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If your kid eats only buttered noodles and leaves the rest on the table, you are not failing at mealtime. You are feedin...
09/02/2026

If your kid eats only buttered noodles and leaves the rest on the table, you are not failing at mealtime. You are feeding a normal child. That untouched sandwich coming home is not a verdict on you. Keep it simple: a protein, a fruit or veggie they will actually eat, a whole grain, and one thing they look forward to. Some days they eat it all, some days they live on crackers, and both are fine. Aim for balance across the week, not a perfect box every morning.

Some kids tell you they are fine and then will not get out of the car. Others get a stomachache every single school morn...
08/31/2026

Some kids tell you they are fine and then will not get out of the car. Others get a stomachache every single school morning.

A few nervous days are normal and usually settle within a week or two. Look closer if the worry sticks around, shows up as headaches, stomachaches, or trouble sleeping, or starts pulling your teen away from things they used to love.

This is common; it is not a character flaw, and it is not something they can just push through on their own. We can help you tell ordinary nerves from anxiety that needs support, and figure out the next step together.

Picking a pediatric home is a bigger decision than people give it credit for. You want a place that knows your kid by na...
08/26/2026

Picking a pediatric home is a bigger decision than people give it credit for. You want a place that knows your kid by name and picks up the phone when the worry hits. Hearing from the families who trust us (and for 10 years, no less!) with exactly that means everything. Thank you for letting us be part of your corner. If you are still looking for that home base, we would love to meet you. Booking is open online. https://f.mtr.cool/qa4t78faqk

Here is the trap: another baby at daycare is already crawling, the milestone app keeps pinging, and your sister's kid hi...
08/24/2026

Here is the trap: another baby at daycare is already crawling, the milestone app keeps pinging, and your sister's kid hit every milestone early. Comparison makes every parent anxious. The truth is, these are the things most babies do at each age, and your baby may reach them in their own order and their own time. Rolling, sitting, and that first wave rarely happen on a set schedule. If something feels off or you just want reassurance, that is exactly what well visits are for.

First, breathe. A note or phone call home about lice makes any parent feel itchy and a little embarrassed, but this has ...
08/19/2026

First, breathe. A note or phone call home about lice makes any parent feel itchy and a little embarrassed, but this has nothing to do with your housekeeping or your kid's hygiene.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is clear that lice do not carry disease and are not a sign of uncleanliness. They cannot jump or fly, so they spread almost entirely through close, prolonged head-to-head contact, the kind that happens during pile-on play and group selfies.

The AAP also discourages no-nit rules, and Wake County schools follow suit.

If live lice turn up during the day, the school nurse usually calls home to pick up and start treatment, but nits alone will not keep your child out of class. Think you spotted something? Check with us before using any lice product, since it should only go on a confirmed case

The best conversations happen shoulder to shoulder, not face to face.Worried about how your child feels about school sta...
08/17/2026

The best conversations happen shoulder to shoulder, not face to face.

Worried about how your child feels about school starting? Skip the big sit-down talk. Kids open up more in the car or on a walk.

Try an easy opener: what are you looking forward to, and what are you not?

Then just listen.

The stomachache that shows up on school mornings but disappears by Saturday? That is worth a closer look. New on the blo...
08/11/2026

The stomachache that shows up on school mornings but disappears by Saturday? That is worth a closer look. New on the blog: how to tell everyday back-to-school nerves from anxiety that needs a little more support, plus what actually helps at home.

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The first Monday back is rough for everyone. The 6:30 am wake-up feels cruel, there is a meltdown over the wrong socks, ...
08/10/2026

The first Monday back is rough for everyone. The 6:30 am wake-up feels cruel, there is a meltdown over the wrong socks, and the bus does not wait. You can soften the landing now. Shift bedtime about 15 minutes earlier every few nights, set out clothes and backpacks before bed, and keep the same wake-up time, including weekends, for a while. Add a little protein at breakfast so the morning has some fuel. Small shifts this week save you a brutal first day later.

You know the email. School needs an updated immunization record; it is due in two days, and you have no idea where the l...
08/05/2026

You know the email. School needs an updated immunization record; it is due in two days, and you have no idea where the last copy went. Take a breath. Most families can pull a current record straight from the patient portal in a few clicks, no phone tag required. Log in, find Immunizations or Health Summary, and download. If something looks missing or your child is due for a visit, message us or book online, and we will get them current before the deadline.

World Breastfeeding Week is a good reminder that feeding a newborn is a learning curve for everyone. The first weeks can...
08/03/2026

World Breastfeeding Week is a good reminder that feeding a newborn is a learning curve for everyone. The first weeks can come with sore breasts, supply worries, cluster feeding marathons, and a lot of second-guessing at 3 a.m. None of that means you are failing. It means you are new at something challenging, and help exists.

Our lactation specialist, Rudra Shah, NP, works with families on latch and positioning, building or balancing supply, pumping and bottle questions, and figuring out what a healthy feeding routine looks like for your baby. Nursing, pumping, formula, or any mix of the three all count. The goal is a fed baby and a supported parent, with zero judgment.

If something feels off or you just want a second set of eyes, do not wait it out alone. Book a lactation appointment today.

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13200 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC
27613

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+19197204876

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