American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthyChildren.org - Another AAP site offering the most reliable, up-to-the-minute health advice for proactive parents and caregivers.
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
We know that parents have many questions about vaccines and their safety. Please check out these sites for solid facts - vaccines are safe, the diseases are not.
CDC BOOK : Immunization Safety Review:
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia PACK program - stay up to date on vaccine recommendations
PARENTING ADVICE from BabyCenter: infants-8 year-olds
Hand in Hand Parenting - great advice for behavior challenges, sleep, sibling interactions and setting limits.
Family Media Plan: start with good habits!
Choose My Plate! - USDA's site for a healthy diet
Dietary Sources of Iron - webMD
Iron Deficiency in Children - prevention tips from the Mayo Clinic
Dietary Sources of Calcium - Harvard School of Public Health
(from the Dairy Council , but not just about dairy!)
Starting solids - great ideas for feeding babies and children
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
This is a great site to check on any product recalls, etc that might affect your home and child.
CHADD – The site for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: news and fact sheets on attention deficit disorders, as well as a CHADD chapter locator, membership and legislative information, selected articles from CHADD’s magazine Attention!, and links to related sites.
ADD/ADHD info: A site that's full of practical information for helping your child navigate life with ADD/ADHD. It's managed by a pharmaceutical company (Shire), but it still has valuable information.
Is my child developing normally? (CDC) - great resources plus a milestone tracker app
Pathways Awareness Foundation – Parents are often the first to notice that “something is wrong” with their baby. Their baby may not lift his head, reach out, or roll over, as soon as they think he should. Or maybe their baby just doesn’t seem like other babies they know. At this web site, concerned parents can download “Is My Baby Okay? Watch for These Signs, ” an extremely helpful brochure with clear illustrations of common movement disorders. Along with other useful information, the site features a Directory of National Toll-Free Numbers, with hot links to web sites of over 90 organizations dedicated to disabled children.
Some great information on tobacco use and the new e-cigarette craze!
Links to sites to help families with mental health challenges
National Institute of Mental Health
Ventura County Behavioral Health Crisis Team