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 InformationPediatric Advisor Index
Child Health Advice (Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center)
Parent's Health Guide (Swedish Medical Center)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Nutrition and Exercise
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Food Pyramid
Milk Matters
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
The President's Challenge
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
University of Washington Travel Medicine
King County Public Health Travel Clinic
Snohomish Health District Travel Clinic
CDC travel information (great information on risks by country)
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
"Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems: New, Revised, and Expanded Edition"
by Richard Ferber
"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
"Touchpoints: The Essential Reference - Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development"
by T. Berry Brazelton