Resources / Links

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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

• How to use an Epi-pen
• Living with food 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.

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