We have included here a number of useful and reliable sources of information that may be helpful as you care for your children. * 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
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
Disposal of Old Medications
Chittenden Solid Waste http://www.cswd.net/recycling/a-z
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
Helpful Resources for People who are Disabled
Bookshare World’s largest online library of copyrighted content for qualified readers with print disabilities
www.woodbinehouse.com A wonderful source of books for parents and siblings of children with disabilities
Assistive Technology AT makes it easier for people to be more independent at home, at work, in school or in the community
VermontFamily Network Many resources
VermontDevelopmental Disabilities Council
Special NeedsAlliance Legal advice and long term planning
Enabling Devices Toys for special children
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
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
Prenatal
Beginnings: a Center for Childbirth and Parenting Education
Prescription
Help for those who do not have prescription drug coverage www.sbcn.org
Safety
Carseat Safety - site includes videos
Consumer Product Safety - can sign up for recall notifications etc.
Sleep Issues
Information for parents and teachers
Information and Games for Kids