Other Parent Resources
Downloadable Resources
Find all downloadable forms at: Forms & Policies
Allergy Information
Asthma
Patient information: Asthma inhaler techniques in children (how to use your inhaler)
Patient information: Asthma symptoms and diagnosis in children
Patient information: Asthma treatment in children (includes general information about medicines and an asthma action plan)
Patient information: How to use a peak flow meter
www.pacnj.org – The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey
Food Allergy
How to use your Epipen auto-injector
How to use your Auvi-Q auto-injector
The Food Allergy Network-awareness and education
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Patient information: Food allergy treatment and avoidance
Patient information: Anaphylaxis symptoms and diagnosis
Patient information: Anaphylaxis treatment and prevention
Ear, Nose, Throat
Video Animations of the Ear, Nose and Throat
General Pediatrics
www.aap.org – American Academy of Pediatrics
kidshealth.org – Kids Health – includes parents, kids, and teen sites
familydoctor.org – American Academy of Family Physicians
www.safekids.org – dedicated to preventing unintentional injury in children
Comprehensive Guide on Road Safety for Parents
www.netsmartz.org – how to stay safer on the internet
www.kidsgrowth.com – includes parents and teen sites
www.healthychildren.org – AAP parent guidance
www.cdc.gov – Traveler’s Health, Common Infectious Diseases, Safety, Public Health
www.patients.uptodate.com – general pediatric and adult medicine patient information on everything from constipation to asthma to ADHD
www.mayoclinic.com – General Health Information on all topics
Immunizations
www.vec.chop.edu – vaccine safety information from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
www.immunize.org – Immunization Action Coalition
www.cdc.gov/vaccines – Center for Disease Control
www.vaccinesafety.edu – John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
www.vaccine.org – Allied Vaccine Group
Information on Lead
www.epa.gov – Environmental Protection Agency
Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children
Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children
www.chadd.org – Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Helpful Depression Resources for Parents
Nutrition
Gastroesophageal Reflux Information
www.choosemyplate.gov – Department of Agriculture interactive food pyramid
www.cdc.gov – Childhood Obesity/Overweight CDC resource
www.nhlbi.nih.gov – We Can! is an education program to prevent childhood obesity
Vitamin D and Calcium – The Recipe for Healthy Bones
Sports Injuries
www.orthoinfo.org – American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
www.mayoclinic.com – Concussion Information