Kids First Pediatrics of Raeford
Pediatricians in Raeford and Fayetteville, NC
The first time a parent hears their young child say an unpleasant word, their reaction is usually: “Where did you learn that?” The truth is, many times the child will point at the dad or mom. Oops!
Yes, our little ones are sponges that mimic what we say and do. … Continue reading
We, at Kids First Pediatrics, and our work family, mourn with our community. We grieve the losses of too many black men and women whose lives have been senselessly taken.We are listening to the voices within our community and to those across the nation who are protesting racial injustice.We have devoted our careers to caring for children. … Continue reading
Getting through the teen years can be close to traumatic for some parents. Some of the issues can be serious while others can be almost comical, but it is rare to slip through those years with no problems. Since we are all busy raising our families, … Continue reading
Our infants convey lots of messages to us even though they can’t speak. They smile and giggle when happy, they can be fidgety when uncomfortable and hungry, and yes, they cry, and cry. Some babies cry a lot! You are not the first mom to ask what to do when your baby won’t stop crying, … Continue reading
Selecting a pediatrician is a very important step in every parent’s life as well as the life of their child. There can be many different factors to consider when making this decision, but there are a few in particular that should carry the most weight for you and your family. … Continue reading
Kids First Pediatrics of Raeford is closely following the most up-to-date announcements and information on the known cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Because this information is always changing, we will be monitoring all updated from the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control. … Continue reading
It can be difficult to ascertain if your very young child has asthma, so it’s important to watch for symptoms, note when they occur, and report those to Kids First Pediatrics of Raeford and Fayetteville. An asthma attack in a young child can be quite frightening, … Continue reading
Three million adolescents are diagnosed with scoliosis each year. Although this condition can affect a person at any age, young adults are among the most frequently diagnosed. If you have a child approaching adolescence, note these important scoliosis facts so that you can recognize the signs as quickly as possible. … Continue reading
If you somehow didn’t know that vaping is dangerous for young kids, teens, and young adults, let’s set the record straight. Yes, vaping is very dangerous. If you’re still not convinced, or your teen isn’t, here are factual warnings and risks associated with vaping. … Continue reading
Can you believe we’re approaching the end of the year already? In November and December, our pediatric office will be closed on a few select days so that our staff can enjoy the holidays with family and friends. … Continue reading
