For Parents

As parents, especially if this is your first child, you always have questions and concerns. Our For Parents section is here to try and help address some of the more common issues we are often asked as pediatricians.

Between the Internet, popular books, and friends and relatives, parents will receive an overwhelming amount of advice and information about raising children.  While much of this information is useful, parents may receive wrong information, or outdated information.  Here are some resources we feel are reliable sources for you and your child.

Parental Guidance
Valuable information on a variety of topics to help you care for your child.

Immunization Schedule
An easy to reference online guide to know when your child needs immunizations.

Web Resources
Links to online resources we recommend for information on parenting and child health issues.

Dosage Charts
Commonly requested dosage information for over the counter medications.

Helping Hands - Disease, condition, and surgery patient education materials.

Reading Material - Physician recommended reading materials.

Sports Tips - Sports-related condition information designed for both physicians and parents.

Nutition - A key to keeping kids healthy.

ADHD - Information, resources for children diagnosed with ADHD and for parents who are concerned their child may have ADHD.

      Cap4Kids - CAP4Kids is a free website that connects families and children with local resources in the community. Go online to find listings of resources categorized by need, and print off helpful handouts on a variety of topics, ranging from mental health resources to prescription assistance and services for children with special needs.
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