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

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
• LiveWell Teen – Free weekly mental wellness, depression & anxiety support groups on Wednesdays @ 7 pm

Autism

• Autism Speaks

Breast Feeding

• La Leche League
• Wonderlove Lactation Consultation

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
• LiveWell Teen – Free weekly mental wellness, depression & anxiety support groups on Wednesdays @ 7 pm

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

• Trevor Project – resources for gender identity, sexual orientation, and more

Mindfullness

• Coping Skills – colorful handouts outlining exercises and coping strategies for all ages
• Raising Resilience

Parenting

Picky Eaters

• My Plate – how to build a healthy plate with appropriate portions
• NUTRITION4KIDS

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.

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

• 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.

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. MotherToBaby Fact Sheets are available in both English and Spanish and can be downloaded for free. Currently available fact sheets are listed below by category of exposure. All medications are listed by generic name. The generic name can be found on your prescription or medication packaging listed as the Active Ingredient, or in parentheses after the medication’s brand name.

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