Information and Advice

In-depth and timely education and healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents and their children.

Parents promoting healthy barefoot activity for children. Opposing an overly shoe-obsessed society.

From the University of Iowa, Internet sources in pediatrics, perinatology, breastfeeding, parenting, neonatal health, and children's health.

A non-profit organization dedicated to using computers to share child health care information among parents, children and health care providers.

Non-profit organization whose mission is to protect our children from preventable injuries and death through awareness, education, legislation and prevention.

Site with information on a variety of medical topics such as psychosocial development, intubation, pediatric anatomy,pediatric EKGs, and immunizations.

Non toxic solutions and tips for families, children and their caregivers. Health is being damaged by chemicals in the home and school.

Current recommendations for reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Designed as a simple yet direct, 8-step prevention program to train an entire generation in the safe, proper and biomechanically correct way to use backpacks.

Resources for Nutrition and Health Education. Children will have fun learning how to make healthy choices.

Children who bite can be distressing to all who are involved. Learn ways to help deal with the biting issue.

Children's health information and parenting resources in a searchable library of articles and links covering vaccinations, ear infections, childhood illnesses, ADHD, and various other child health conditions, diseases and concerns.

National public education campaign of the American Academy of Pediatrics. To help pediatricians, parents, and children become more aware of the influence that media have on child and adolescent health.

Food and Drug Administration provides medicine cabinet information, vaccination facts, and other health concerns about children.

Part of a parenting portal, with information on childhood illnesses, diseases, medical conditions like measles. Also first aid for fever, colds, cuts, burns.

Chapter from the free online book, How to Get the Best Medical Care - A Guide for the Intelligent Patient.

Children's health information for parents with kids of all ages based on popular radio show The Parent Report. Includes articles, book excerpts and radio shows.

Filmed in Hawaii, features tennis pro Cutty Cutler and friends having way too much fun while demonstrating healthy lifestyles for kids of all ages.

Assists parents with a variety of health information and resources for their children. Height/weight growth charts and articles on minor illnesses, first aid, and nutrition.

Find articles, news, and information on vaccinations, medical conditions, surgeries, nutrition and other pediatric health topics.

Information on infant health including vaccinations and primary care.

Medical encyclopedia, discussion forum and specific section for teens.

Offers advice to parents on helping teens understand and resist pro-tobacco forces.

Policy statement and report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, April 1997. Goes well beyond the EPA report. Updated bibliography covers the research.

Free resource for new and expectant parents, with tips and checklists on choosing a pediatrician, baby safety, and product recalls.

Fact sheets on common conditions are available for browsing or downloading. Prepared and updated by the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Children's Medical Center of Dallas publication advises parents on diverse topics on caring for children, including when various symptoms require a physician's attention.

Guide for children's good health, incorporating advice from pediatricians in the community who are specifically trained in the prevention and treatment of illness in children.

UNICEF presents practical, effective and low-cost ways to protect children's lives and health. Includes child development and early learning, nutrition and growth, immunization, hygiene, and injury prevention. [PDF version requires free Adobe download.]

A library of authoritative information for primary care providers and patients. Includes database of resources on illnesses.

Search the database for articles on parenting and child health information.

The Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center offers safety tips to prevent poisoning in children and pets.

The Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati Patient Education Program, created by nurses and physicians, features information about child health/conditions/treatments.

A complete listing of all health information about kids and teens, including acne, AIDS awareness, allergies and asthma, attention deficit disorders and dyslexia.

Information from India on pregnancy, infertility, labor, diet, fitness and abortion.

Clearinghouse for many topics related to child health.

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