Raleigh Pediatrics

May is Mental Health Awareness Month  (video) NCDHHS wants to remind you that 988 is the number to use when you need help or don't know where to turn. Let’s get through it together. Call, text, or chat 988 day or night.   Visit 988lifeline.org for more information about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

From before our children are born, we worry about how to keep our kids healthy and raise them to be awesome, responsible adults.  The thought of making decisions about every detail of their lives can be incredibly overwhelming.  But we do not have to do this alone.  There are great resources and references that can help us make the best decision for our child.  One amazing source of information is...

Calling all College Students If you are a college student home for the summer, this is a great time to schedule your well exam with Raleigh Pediatric Associates before you need to return to school in the fall.  We continue to see all of our patients through the age of 22.  Young adulthood brings about many changes and it is important to continue to see a physician regularly to take...

More than a million American children younger than 6 years suffer poisoning every year. Household cleaners, personal care products, and over-the-counter medications lead the list of poisons. This article will help parents prevent accidental poisoning in and around the home. Next week is National Poison Prevention Week. We encourage you to share this article in support of this annual campaign. A “share” button appears at the bottom of the article. View the...

Since December 2014, a measles outbreak that began at Disneyland in California has grown to more than 120 cases in multiple states. Most of the people who have gotten sick were not vaccinated against measles. This is a stark reminder of the importance of making sure children are fully vaccinated. This article provides answers to questions many parents have about this measles outbreak. Read the full article in English or Spanish.

The AAP’s HealthyChildren.org September newsletter has highlighted some common childhood infections, such as head lice and hand-foot-and-mouth disease, as well as provided information on the current outbreak of Enterovirus D68 in the Midwest United States. Click here to read the newsletter. Visit HealthyChildren.org for other useful information for parents.

The AAP’s Healthy Children website has published some back-to-school tips for the start of the new school year.  Click here for advice about: Making the First Day Easier Backpack Safety Traveling To and From School Eating at School Bullying Before and After School Child Care Developing Good Homework and Study Habits. The Healthy Children website has lots of other useful information to help parents keep their children healthy, including information on the various Ages & Stages of...