Helpful Links

Adolescent Health

• www.stayteen.org - Information for and by teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
• www.teenhealthfx.com - TeenHealthFX.com is a reliable online resource for teens who have questions about their health, their bodies, relationships, and sexuality. It is informative, and encourages teens to also discuss these issues with their doctor and parents.

Advocacy

• www.cap4kids.org - The Children's Advocacy Project lists many social service agencies for families who need help. It includes after school programs, mental health, teen resources, and many useful handouts.
• www.ELC-PA.org - Site of the Education Law Center of Pennsylvania which can help you understand and negotiate public education systems for your child.
• www.parentsanonymous.org - Supporting millions of parents and their children who turned their lives around by strengthening their families, advocating for better services and building resilient communities.

Allergy/Asthma

• www.aaaai.org - Site of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology; find lots of information about asthma and allergy here.
• www.aanma.org - The Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics) helps parents and children cope with allergies and asthma.
• www.foodallergy.org - Dedicated site for kids, teens, and adults with valuable information from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.

Attention Deficit Disorder

• www.chadd.org - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder site offers support and resources for children and adults.
• www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/index.shtml - Facts about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Breastfeeding

• www.breastfeeding.com - A popular resource for nursing mothers; includes information on child health topics.
• www.llli.org - International breastfeeding organization provides support for feeding your newborn and infant, as well as many other resources for breastfeeding. Text is available in many languages.
• www.njbreastfeeding.org - The Monmouth Ocean Breastfeeding Consortium of New Jersey seeks to encourage, support, protect and promote breastfeeding through education, beginning in the pregnancy and continuing through the first year of life.
• www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding - Maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; excellent breastfeeding site that starts with the basics and answers many common questions about technique, benefits, concerns, pumping, storing, and more.

Child Development

• www.naa-pa.org - The site of the National Autism Association of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit organization, provides information about advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation.
• www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infantandtoddlerdevelopment.html - Trusted health information on child development from Medline Plus.

General Parenting

• www.aacap.org - The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides information about mental health disorders and resources for children and teens.
• www.aap.org - The American Academy of Pediatrics offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
• www.ada.org/ - The American Dental Association provides useful information about fluoride, cavities, and more.
• www.cdc.gov - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides a wealth of information about many health topics.
• www.familydoctor.org - Trusted medical advice from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
• www.healthychildren.org - The American Academy of Pediatrics' site offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
• www.kidsgrowth.com - Provides online health information and resources for parents and teens.
• www.kidshealth.org - Information for parents, kids, and teens from Nemours Foundation.
• www.medlineplus.gov - National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends.

Nutrition and Fitness

• www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers - FDA site provides information on food safety, nutrition, and cosmetics.
• www.choosemyplate.gov - Interactive tools from the U.S. Department of Agriculture help teach parents and children about nutrition and healthy food choices.
• www.hhs.gov/fitness/index - FunFitKids - President's Council on Sport's, Fitness, & Nutrition.

Safety

• www.aap.org/healthtopics/carseatsafety.cfm - Find guidelines for car seat safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• www.aapcc.org - American Association of Poison Control Centers offers important information for poison safety and education.
• www.cpsc.gov - Learn about recalled toys and other products from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
• www.mysafehome.org - Find practical information about making your home safe; offers a room by room tour of potential dangers and solutions.
• www.netsmartz.org - How to stay safer on the internet.
• www.npic.orst.edu - This National Pesticide Information Center provides information to help you make informed decisions about pesticide use.
• www.poison.org - National Capital Poison Control.
• www.safekids.org - A site dedicated to preventing childhood injury, with great safety guidelines for car seats, fire safety, and poison prevention, as well as links for recalls, car seat installation, and more.

Travel

www.cdc.gov/travel - Check this site before traveling abroad for important information on health-related topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vaccinations

• www.aap.org/immunization - Specific information about immunizations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm - Information sheets from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain the benefits and risks of vaccines to recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives.
• www.vaccinesafety.edu - Independent assessments of vaccines and vaccine safety plus educational information provided by the Institute for Vaccine Safety of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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