I am REALLY excited about the opportunity to draw back the curtains so to speak so that families will have a better grasp on some of the many things we assess during check ups.  We will start with the newborn visit and in the coming weeks and months work our way through the pre college visits.   …

The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Trees When purchasing an artificial tree, look for “Fire Resistant” on the label. When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green,…

The holidays are a time when parents can get distracted and kids are excited, which is one reason that emergency rooms report being very busy this season. One of the big risks is choking. Food is one of the most responsible reasons for choking accidents in kids under the age of 5. According to KidsHealth.org,…

More than 3,500 babies in the U.S. die suddenly and unexpectedly every year while sleeping, often due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation. In an effort to reduce the risk of all sleep-related infant deaths, the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) updated policy statement and technical report includes…

If you are celebrating your little one’s first, second, or third Halloween this year, it is important to know how to make the night safe and fun for even the tiniest monsters! Following are 8 Tips for a Smooth and Safe Halloween with Little Ones: 1. Allow for plenty of time to fright-prep. As a parent, you know…

Hand washing and keeping things clean are your best defenses from getting ill with a stomach bug. Not surprisingly, this is particularly true after touching or supporting your child and when preparing food and eating. Some viruses will survive on surfaces for days. And some viruses like Norovirus can even survive hand sanitizer. You have…

As parents, we’ve all heard our kids complain about boredom, and thought, now what?! Below are a few ideas that might help beat the boredom blues! Create a City Blue painters tape, Legos, match box cars etc. Take the blue painters tape and make a road map on the carpet.  Next, have them build homes,…

A new school year in upon us and that means early mornings, homework and early bedtime routines. A good night sleep can make all the difference in the world and help your child be the best student and person they can be. Below you will find some helpful guidelines to keep your troops well rested…

Many families in our office have been grateful for the help of Theo, our referral coordinator. Theo has worked at Kids First Pediatric Partners since 2007. Theo helps families navigate with coordination of care for specialists or tests that are needed. We know how cumbersome insurance can be, and Theo helps to ensure that patients…