Information on children’s health and behaviors can be a useful tool for every parent. However, with so much information available online, it can be difficult to pick out reliable sources. We often recommend the following websites and books. Please note that these sources do not always agree with each other, and we may not agree with every single point. Also note that your child may have individual needs that are not addressed by these sources. Therefore, you should always feel free to consult with us for any specific questions.
Children’s General Health and Medical Information
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatric Advisor Index
Washington Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics
Nutrition and Exercise
My Plate (replaced food pyramid)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Milk Matters
President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Safety
Safe Kids USA
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration- Car Seat Recommendations
Public Health
Washington Dept of Health
Snohomish County Health District
King County Public Health
Centers for Disease Control
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
CHADD (support group, general information)
Travel Medicine
CDC travel information (information on risks by country)
Local travel clinics:
Snohomish Health District Travel Clinic
King County Public Health Travel Clinic
University of Washington Travel Medicine
Helpful Books
“Your Child’s Health: The Parents’ Guide to Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illness, Behavior, and School Problems”
by Barton D. Schmitt MD
“Caring for your Baby and Young Child, Revised Edition: Birth to Age 5″
by the American Academy of Pediatrics
“Touchpoints: The Essential Reference – Your Child’s Emotional and Behavioral Development”
by T. Berry Brazelton
“Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child”
by Marc Weissbluth M.D.
“The No-Cry Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Child Sleep through the Night”
by Elizabeth Pantley and William Sears
“Raising your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic”
by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
“1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12″
by Thomas Phelan
