We have included here a number of useful and reliable sources of information that may be helpful as you care for your children. * indicates indicates multi language site
Adolescent Health
Young Women’s Health - Center for Young Women’s Health, Boston
Young Men’s Health- Children’s Hospital Boston
Dating and Sex - AAP
Fitness - AAP
Nutrition - AAP
Safety - AAP
School - AAP
Substance Abuse - AAP
Get Tested VT Lists sites for STD testing
Behavior
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Books
www.woodbinehouse.com/ A wonderful source of books for parents and siblings of children with disabilities
BreastFeeding Websites
www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding
*www.prlacta.org Spanish language
Bullying
Common Illnesses
Acne - AAP
Allergies - AAP
Appendicitis - AAP
Asthma - AAP
Bronchiolitis - AAP
Burns - AAP
The Sounds of Croup Treatment of Croup - AAP
Diarrhea - AAP
Ear Infections - AAP
Eczema - AAP
Fever - AAP
Fifth’s Disease - AAP
Hives - AAP
Impetigo - AAP
Insect Bites - AAP
Lice - AAP
Molluscum Contagiosum - AAP
Poison Ivy/Poison Oak - AAP
Roseola - AAP
Scabies - AAP
Sore Throat - AAP
Swimmer’s Ear - AAP
Whooping Cough(Pertussis) - AAP
Vomiting - AAP
Vomiting in Infants - AAP
General Information
American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Desease Control and Prevention
VNA – Family and Children’s Services
Medicaid Website - includes applications
*Medlineplus - offers information in multiple languages
Immunizations
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Program
Travel Information - Centers for Disease Control
Newborn Care
Bowel Movements and Urination - AAP
Calming a Fussy Baby - AAP
Colic - AAP
Cradle Cap - AAP
Jaundice - AAP
Spitty Babies - AAP
Waking a Sleeping Baby - AAP
Prenatal
Beginnings: a Center for Childbirth and Parenting Education
Safety
Carseat Safety - site includes videos
Consumer Product Safety - can sign up for recall notifications etc.
Nutrition
Your Infant - AAP
Your One Year Old - AAP
Your Two Year Old - AAP
Your Three Year Old - AAP
Your 4-5 Year Old - AAP
Your 5-12 Year Old - AAP
Weight Loss Programs for children – What to look for - AAP
Sleep Issues
Information for parents and teachers
Information and Games for Kids