First With Kids

See below videos from pediatrician Dr. Lewis First's weekly program, First with Kids. These segments offer tips for keeping children and adolescents healthy and happy, and are always delivered with Dr. First's special brand of humor.  Dr. First is chief of pediatrics at the Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen, and chair of the department of pediatrics at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.  

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  • WOKO radio 98.9 FM
  • WCAX-TV Channel 3
  • Several local newspapers
  • Kids VT Magazine (monthly)


Make Soccer Safety Your Goal

Pediatrician, Lewis First from Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen offers advice on putting safety first when playing soccer.

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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

Lewis First, MD, pediatrician at Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen talks about kindergarten and how best to prepare your child.

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Making a Sports Match

Pediatrician, Dr. Lewis First, from Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen discusses how best to offer guidance when your child is choosing a sport.

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Is it OK to Scrap the Nap ?

Pediatrician, Dr. Lewis First, from Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen, talks about nap time for young children.

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“Wood” You Know How to Remove a Splinter?

Dr. Lewis First, pediatrician at Vermont Children's Hospital, discusses the best way to avoid or to treat splinters.

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Make Sure to Spot Your Tot: Preventing Driveway Accidents

Lewis First, MD, a pediatrician at Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen, talks about driveway safety and how to prevent an accidental injury.

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Sharp Tips on Puncture Wounds

Dr. Lewis First, pediatrician at Vermont Children's Hospital talks about puncture wounds. Dr. First offers tips on how best to treat puncture wounds and how to avoid infection.

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Be A Champ at Camping Safety

Lewis First, MD, pediatrician at Vermont Children's Hospital, offers tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable family camping experience. Learn tips to help your child navigate the woods, and avoid exposure to heat, cold, and wind.

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First With Kids: Children and Lawnmower Safety

Dr. Lewis First, Pediatrician at Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen talks about kids and lawnmower safety.

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First With Kids: Let's Move!

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses how you can get involved in the Let's Move! Campaign.

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First With Kids: Poison Ivy Prevention

Dr. Lewis First from Vermont Children's Hospital talks about poison ivy.

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First With Kids: Choking Prevention

Lewis First, MD, Fletcher Allen's chief of Pediatrics, discusses choking.

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First With Kids: Children's Headaches--What To Do

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses headaches.

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First With Kids: Using Pacifiers

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses pacifiers.

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First With Kids: Running For Your Health

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses the importance of running.

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First With Kids: Imaginary Friends

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses imaginary friends.

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First With Kids: Healthy Snacks

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses healthy snacks.

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First With Kids: Birthmarks

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician, Lewis First, MD, answers questions about your child's birthmarks - types, colors and shapes of birthmarks, including hemangiomas.

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First With Kids: Concussions

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses concussions.

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First With Kids: Vision Myths

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses vision myths.

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First With Kids: Nightmares & Night Terrors

Pediatrician Dr. Lewis First, MD discusses nightmares and night terrors.

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First With Kids: Pets and Babies

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses pets and babies.

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First With Kids: Your Child and Stuttering

Pediatrician Dr. Lewis First, MD discusses stuttering.

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First With Kids: Poison Prevention

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses poison prevention.

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First With Kids: Fifth Disease

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses Fifth Disease.

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First With Kids: Canker Sores

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses canker sores.

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First With Kids: Valentine's Day

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD talks about Valentine's Day

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First With Kids: Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses teeth grinding, causes and treatments.

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First With Kids: Teen Suicide

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses teen suicide.

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First With Kids: Sledding Safety

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD talks about sledding safety.

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First With Kids: Bronchiolitis

Pediatrician Dr. Lewis First, MD talks about bronchiolitis symptoms and its causes.

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First With Kids: Your Child and Cursing

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses cursing.

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First With Kids: New Year's

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD talks about New Year's.

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First With Kids: Holiday Hazards

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD talks about holiday hazards.

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First With Kids: Ears & Flying

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses ears & flying.

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First With Kids: Growing Pains

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses growing pains.

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First With Kids: Thanksgiving

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD talks about Thanksgiving.

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First With Kids: Food Labels

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses food labels.

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First With Kids: Sharing

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses sharing.

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First With Kids: Halloween Safety

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses Halloween safety.

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First With Kids: Undescended Testicles

Pediatrician Dr. Lewis First describes what parents should do if their baby boy appears to be missing a testicle. This could be a sign of a condition known as an undescended testicle.

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First With Kids: Your Child's Homework

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses homework.

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First With Kids: H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu)

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses the H1N1 Virus.

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First With Kids: Vomiting

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses vomiting.

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First With Kids: Sweating & Body Odor

Pediatrician Dr. Lewis First provides information about sweating, and avoiding body odor in your adolescent.

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First With Kids: Texting

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD offers information to ensure that your child is texting safely.

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First With Kids: Fever

What do you do when your young child has a fever? Find out from pediatrician Lewis First, MD, Fletcher Allen/University of Vermont.

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First With Kids: Sports Physicals

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses sports physicals.

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First With Kids: School Bus Safety

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses school bus safety.

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First With Kids: Healthy At School

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses staying healthy at school.

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First With Kids: Acne Myths

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses acne myths.

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First With Kids: Vegetarian--OK For Your Child ?

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses vegetarianism.

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First With Kids: Noise Pollution

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses noise pollution.

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First With Kids: Jock Itch

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses jock itch.

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First With Kids: Flat Feet

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD discusses flat feet.

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First With Kids: Blood Test

Vermont Children's Hospital Pediatrician Lewis First, MD offers tips on how to help your child during their first blood test.

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