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American Academy of Pediatrics
- Healthy Children – Excellent online resource for parents, and a favorite of our providers! Includes trusted up-to-date pediatric articles to medical questions and parenting concerns.
ADHD
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – CHADD A resource for parents regarding ADHD.
- Guide to ADHD Medications
- Attitude – ADHD magazine, website
Adolescents
- Healthy Children Articles
- Body of Knowledge AAP YouTube series
- Center for Young Women’s Health: Provides health education and information to young women and members of gender minorities around the world
- Bedsider: An online birth control support network
- Planned Parenthood: Delivers a wide range of sexual and reproductive health care services
Allergies
Anxiety
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s anxiety resource center – including FAQs and medication guides
- NAMI & Integral Care has created 12 easy to follow videos to manage your emotions, in times of stress and anxiety
- LiveWell Teen – Free weekly mental wellness, depression & anxiety support groups on Wednesdays @ 7 pm
- CHOA has created an overview of different types of Behavioral and Mental Health clinicians and types of therapy
- Mental and Behavior Health Providers by county: Behavioral and Mental Health Provider Education | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (choa.org)
Autism
- Autism Speaks
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Every Parent Needs to Know – an invaluable resource for parents and caregivers of children who have been diagnosed with ASD
- Autism – helpful Healthy Children articles
- What Should We Look for in an Autism evaluation?
Breast Feeding
- La Leche League
- Baby gooroo – video resources
- Stanford Medicine online resources
- First Droplets
- Breastfeeding Online
- Wonderlove Sophia Sarris is a local Lactation Consultant, and even has office hours at our location!
- Zipmilk – an online directory to find a Lactation Consultant near you
Concussions
- CHOA online resource on how to identify a concussion, when to seek medical care, return to school and play/sports guidelines
Dentist and Oral Health
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and at the bottom of their page you can locate a pediatric dentist near you
- InsureKidsNow.gov has a Dentist Locator to find a dentist in your community who sees children and accepts Medicaid and CHIP
- Fluoride for Children
- Fluoride Varnish
Depression, Suicidality
- American academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Depression resource center – including FAQs and medication guides
- Georgia Crisis Access Line
- 1-800-715-4225
- There is an app called My GCAL in which youth can call, chat or text 24/7 and reach a licensed provider
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – call 988. A quick three digit emergency phone number (like 911), the Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources
- CHOA has created an overview of different types of Behavioral and Mental Health clinicians and types of therapy
- Mental and Behavior Health Providers by county: Behavioral and Mental Health Provider Education | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (choa.org)
- LiveWell Teen – Free weekly mental wellness, depression & anxiety support groups on Wednesdays @ 7 pm
Divorce
- Sesame Street Workshop – how to help young children adjust and cope with separation or divorce
Grief
- Sesame Street Workshop – Nice conversation starters on how to discuss grief with your young child
LGBQT+ Health and Wellness
- Trevor Project – resources for gender identity, sexual orientation, and more
- Gender Diverse and Transgender Children – AAP Healthy Children article
- PFLAG
- Gender Spectrum
- The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper
- The Gender Book – book and e-book resource for youth
- The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity by Rylan Jay Testa
Mindfullness
- Coping Skills – colorful handouts outlining exercises and coping strategies for all ages
- Raising Resilience
Obesity
- CHOA has created a referral list of Certified Registered Dietitians and Nutritionalists grouped by county
Parenting
- Sesame Street Workshop – great website for resources for your young child about school readiness, talking to your child about their health and other tough topics
Picky Eaters
- My Plate – how to build a healthy plate with appropriate portions
- NUTRITION4KIDS
- CHOA has created a referral list of Certified Registered Dietitians and Nutritionalists grouped by county
Post-Partum Baby Blues/Depression/Anxiety
- Postpartum Support International
- Fussy Baby Network serves any family caring for their fussy babies through their free warm line (1-888-431-2229). These free phone consultations are available in English and Spanish.
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline – offers free, confidential, 24/7 emotional support, resources, and referrals to pregnant and postpartum individuals facing mental health challenges in English and Spanish. Families can call or text 1-833-943-5746
- Is it Normal to Feel Completely Overwhelmed after Having a Baby?
Public Health
- Georgia Department of Public Health
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention- CDC
For information on a variety of health issues, including travelers’ health, vaccine information, and safety tips.
Safety
- Poison Control – 1-800-222-1222 Save this phone number! This free resource is available 24/7 if you suspect a poisoning or ingestion
- Safe sleep – remember the ABCs of safe sleep for an infant – Alone, on the Back, in a Crib
- Car seat safety – All infants and children should be secured in a child restraint appropriate for their age and size. Consult this guideline before you buy your next car seat.
- Swim Lessons: When to Start and What Parents Should Know
- Water Safety for Teens
- Guns in the Home
Social Media and Screen Time
- AAP Family Media Plan – great resource on how to help you and your children set media priorities that matter most to your family
Travel
- Travelers’ Health – Helpful information you should know when traveling out of the country.
Vaccines
- Vaccine Information Statements
To locate and read more about each individual childhood vaccine, including COVID - Recommended Vaccines for Infants – 6 Year Olds
- Recommended Vaccines for Pre-Teens and Teenagers
- Vaccine Education Center – deep-delve library and evidence-based website for vaccine information by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
- Vaccine Information You Need
Helpful Resources
- International Hip Dysplasia – Hip healthy Swaddling
Improper swaddling may lead to hip dysplasia or developmental dysplasia of the hip. When in the womb the baby’s lets are in a fetal position with the legs bent up and across each other. Sudden straightening of the legs to a standing position can loosen the joints and damage the soft cartilage of the socket. Click on this link to read more. - MotherToBaby- Breastfeeding and Prescription Medication – Fact Sheets – The experts behind MotherToBaby have created fact sheets that answer frequently asked questions about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Publications
- Atlanta PARENT Magazine
From the publishers of Atlanta PARENT Magazine, this is a monthly and neatly organized events and information resource site. - Scholastic Online
A great resource of ideas for children of all ages.
Pediatric/Medical Organizations
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Common conditions of childhood with answers to assist parents with questions about their child’s development.
- Pediatric Imaging at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta To help answer any questions you might have about radiological exams and procedures for your children.
- The Mayo Clinic General medical information from one of the premier medical institutions in the U.S.
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry For up-to-date information on pediatric dentistry issues.
- Bright Futures To investigate a variety of behavioral and developmental issues relating to all age groups of children; presented in part by Georgetown University.
- Northside Hospital Maternity and Educational Classes