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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.

Kids do not overheat the way adults do. They heat up faster and often will not say they are struggling. Heat exhaustion ...
07/29/2026

Kids do not overheat the way adults do. They heat up faster and often will not say they are struggling. Heat exhaustion can present with heavy sweating, dizziness, and cool, clammy skin. Move them somewhere cool and get fluids in. Hot, red skin, confusion, or no sweating at all are signs of heat stroke. Call 911. Not sure what you are seeing? We are a phone call away at (919) 396-6876.

North Carolina checks immunization records at kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade, and families have 30 days from th...
07/27/2026

North Carolina checks immunization records at kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade, and families have 30 days from the first day of school to be compliant. Beat the August rush. Book your child's well visit now, and we will make sure shots and forms are ready. Bring: insurance card, current med list, and any school forms.

Supporting your teen's mental health is less about one big talk and more about a lot of small, steady habits.The short v...
07/22/2026

Supporting your teen's mental health is less about one big talk and more about a lot of small, steady habits.

The short version: listen more than you fix, protect their sleep and routines, knock before you walk into their room, and show them how you handle your own stress. Keep an eye out for changes in mood, appetite, sleep, grades, or pulling away from friends. And trust your gut. If something feels off, you do not have to sort it out alone. Reach out to us, a school counselor, or a mental health professional.

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Thank you for your patience during our recent transition. We’re excited about the improvements this will bring to your e...
07/21/2026

Thank you for your patience during our recent transition. We’re excited about the improvements this will bring to your experience at Little Oaks Pediatrics.

Say hello to Rudra Shah, NP. Before joining Little Oaks she spent six years as a pediatric oncologynurse, and she is als...
07/20/2026

Say hello to Rudra Shah, NP. Before joining Little Oaks she spent six years as a pediatric oncology
nurse, and she is also a Certified Lactation Counselor who loves helping new moms and babies
find their footing in those early feeding weeks. Her summer reminder: kids need more water
than you think. Toddlers do well with about 4 cups a day, grade-schoolers around 5, and teens 7
to 8, more when it is hot or they are running around. If you notice dark urine, fewer bathroom
trips, dry lips, or a kid who is dragging, hand over the water bottle.

If you've noticed your kids are on screens longer and bedtimes have slipped this summer, youare in good company. It is t...
07/15/2026

If you've noticed your kids are on screens longer and bedtimes have slipped this summer, you
are in good company. It is tough to hold the line once the school-year structure disappears.
A few things that Dr. Guerra recommends: no phones in the bedroom overnight (we know, easier said than done with teens), and shutting screens off about an hour before lights out. Try to keep a consistent wake time too. Sports, camps, and a summer job if your kid is old enough are all great for holding that rhythm.

The AAP leans on steady, consistent limits over rigid rules, so pick one or two and start there. Future you, on the first morning of school, will thank you.

Address

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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