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Should My Child Still Wear A Mask?

Yvonne A. Maldonado, MD, FAAP Masks are still required in healthcare settings, and that includes Kids First Pediatrics of Raleigh and...

Childhood Nutrition

In honor of National Nutrition Month, which takes place every March, Kids First would like to share this useful article from...

Youth Sports & COVID

Youth Sports: A COVID-19 Safety Checklist Having COVID-19 vaccines available for ages 5 and up is a game changer for many families....

Infant Formula Recall

Question What should I know about the infant formula recall? Steven A. Abrams, MD, FAAP Answer The U.S. Food & Drug Administration...

How To Talk About Mental Health With Your Child

Children, teens and families are navigating difficult times. Sometimes it can be hard to tell whether day-to-day stress is getting the...

Infant Safety

Safety for Your Child: Birth to 6 Months Did you know that hundreds of children younger than 1 year die every year in the United States...

Omicron & Kids

Does omicron affect children differently than other COVID variants, and how concerned should I be? Answer Omicron has proven to be the...

Parenting Goals

Parenting Goals for the New Year– Healthychildren.org Helping to make your family safer, stronger, and more harmonious may not require a...

COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters For Kids

When can kids get the COVID-19 vaccine or a booster? James D. Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP, Healthychildren.org Answer Vaccines are our best...

It’s Not Too Late For A Flu Shot

The first semester of school is nearing an end, kids are well into sports seasons, the weather is changing and the Holidays are upon us....

Meet Ashleigh Martin

Ashleigh Martin is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about the care of children from the newborn stage into...