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

Asthma Action Plan

Asthma Control Test

Additional Asthma Resources

 


 

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

Food Allergy Action Plan

 


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

Sunscreen Information


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

PNP Vaccine Policy Statement


Information on Lead

www.epa.gov – Environmental Protection Agency


Mental Health

National Institute of Mental Health

Suicide Prevention

Youth Violence

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

Vegetarian Diets for Children

Vegetarian Tip Sheet

Baby Led Weaning


Sports Injuries

www.orthoinfo.org – American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

www.mayoclinic.com – Concussion Information