Resources
General Sources
Acpeds.org
Quality educational material for parents on a range of pediatric and adolescent topicsHealthy Children
This is the American Academy of Pediatrics' website for parents and patients. It includes general information related to child health and specific guidelines concerning a wide range of pediatric issues.KidsDoc Symptom Checker
Is your child sick? Figure out what to do now and what to do next! This is a new resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics, with detailed medical advice for a wide range of pediatric problems. It includes definitions, causes, when-to-call, and treatment advice.KidsHealth
KidsHealth presents a wealth of information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.KidsGrowth
A website devoted to a broad range of pediatric health topics.KidsGrowth Handouts for Parents
Extensive resource of handouts for parents on a broad range of pediatric topics.Babycenter
Another good source of general information, especially strong on child development.University of Michigan’s Pediatric Health Topics
An extensive and well-respected resource for a wide range of pediatric health topics, from C.S.Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan.Up To Date - For Patients
A trusted source to learn more about medical conditions, better understand management and treatment options, and have a better dialogue with health care providers.A Minute for Kids - Audio shorts
American Academy of Pediatrics’ short audio clips for parents, on a broad range of valuable pediatric topics.CDC Travel Health
Information for travelers and their health-care providers about vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.The National Institute of Child Health and Human development
Parenting Books
List of books by the American College of Pediatricians
Vaccine Information
General Vaccine Information and Resources
CDC - Immunizations Website – Information for Healthcare Professionals and Patients
This is the CDC's main web page for vaccine information, for both healthcare professionals and patients, with links and current information related to all aspects of immunizations.CDC - Immunizations - Information for Parents
This is the CDC's web page for vaccine information for parents, a useful resource for all types of information about childhood vaccines
Mental Health
Anxiety in Children
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
This is an interactive self-help book by Dawn Huebner, PhD, designed to guide 6–12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of generalized anxiety.Other self-help books by the same author deal with OCD, anger, negativity, sleep problems, and bad habits, and can be found on Dawn Huebner's website.
When My Worries Get Too Big! A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety by Kari Dunn Buron.
Turnaround: Turning Fear into Freedom
From the Turnaround website: "Turnaround is a professionally developed, kid-friendly audio program designed to help your child overcome anxiety." Cost is about $150 for the program.Stop Bullying Now
Website for information about bullying.
Development
Development
For children with special needs, here is an important link for useful apps.
Newborns and Infants
Introducing Solid Foods
Guidelines for starting your baby on solid foods at 4 months old
Breastfeeding
Dental Care
Teenagers
Parenting
Parenting
"Raising Successful Children"
This is an interetsing NYTimes article about how best to help our children without "overparenting".For children with special needs, here is an important link for useful apps.
Education
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Exercise & Nutrition
Nutrition
Good Foods on a Tight Budget
Tips and recipes from the Environmental Working Group: "EWG assessed nearly 1,200 foods and hand-picked the best 100 or so that pack in nutrients at a good price, with the fewest pesticides, contaminants and artificial ingredients. Enjoy!"ChooseMyPlate.gov
This is the new website filled with useful advice and recommendations on food groups, and dietary guidelines, with extensive resources and tips about healthy nutrition. From the USDA's recent press release:
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled the federal government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices. MyPlate is a new generation icon with the intent to prompt consumers to think about building a healthy plate at meal times and to seek more information to help them do that by going to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov. The new MyPlate icon emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy food groups.
Illnesses & Conditions
Acne
ADHD
"Taking Charge of ADHD" by Russell Barkley PhD.
ADHD is a very complicated condition. There are many references to read. Some say that this book is the "cream of the crop." It was authored by a noted ADHD expert who is board-certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and also Clinical Neuropsychology.ADHD - Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
AAP's article for parents on understanding ADHD.
Allergies
The Food Allergy Network
Website devoted to food allergy resourcesFood Allergies - Patient Handouts:
Asthma
Bedwetting (Enuresis)
Constipation
Head Injuries, Concussions
Infections
Influenza
CDC Influenza Resource Page
This is the CDC's homepage for all up to date influenza information, including information for patients and healthcare professionals, including seasonal informationSeasonal Influenza: The Disease
This CDC page organizes multiple categories of information about influenza, including key flu facts, the 2010-11 season, symptoms and severity, and a flu Q&A.Key Facts about Seasonal Influenza and Influenza Vaccine
This is a useful summary from the CDC about flu symptoms and who should be vaccinatedCDC: Influenza symptoms
This is a good description of flu symptoms for patientsSeasonal Flu Information for Parents
CDC's influenza resource page for parents, with a wealth of information and useful linksAntiviral Drugs and the Flu - Information for patients
This is information from the CDC about influenza anti-viral drugs during the 2009-2010 season.H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
This is the CDC’s update page for the 2009 outbreak of H1N1 (swine) Flu -- the pandemic is now over, but H1N1 is expected to continue to circulate as a seasonal flu.
Nasal and Sinus Conditions
Skin and Hair Conditions
Asthma
One Minute Asthma: What You Need to Know
by Thomas F. Plaut, M.D.
ISBN 978-0-914625-30-8
This short book is a good reference to help you understand the basics of asthma – what it is, and how we monitor and treat it.Dr. Tom Plaut's Asthma Guide for People of All Ages
by Thomas F. Plaut, MD with Teresa B. Jones, M.A.
This is another good reference book by Dr. Plaut, going into more detail to help you understand asthma in more detail.
Hospital Tests & Procedures
Preparing for the Hospital, Tests, and Procedures
Blood Draws
An Online Social Story About Getting Blood Drawn.
A YouTube Video of a Typical Little Boy Getting Blood Drawn—A Less Seasoned Blood Drawee but He Shows It's Not So Bad!
EEGs
A YouTube Video of A Girl Getting an Ambulatory EEG.
A Child Life Social Story Online About Getting a Video EEG.
MRIs
Nice overview directed to the child to explain the day he/she will get an MRI.
This is fantastic in outlining what to expect in a calming, simple straightforward wayWalk through the entire MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) process with a member of the Nationwide Children's Hospital team.
This is an excellent video explaining the process of getting an MRI to a child as if you are going on an out of space adventure.