General Information

(From Tribeca Pediatrics)

ADHD, Autism & Developmental Concerns

Helpful Websites:

• Help4ADHD
• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Children and Adults with ADHD
• National Center for Learning Disabilities
• Child Advocate for Mental Health
• US Department of Health & Human Services
• Dream-catchers weighted blankets, lap pads, etc.
• Snap4Kids: Special Needs Assistance Program for Kids
• Understood - For Learning and Attention Issues
• Moms In Motion Medicaid Waiver Program

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Autism:

• Autism Speaks
• National Autism Center including "The Parent's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice and Autism" 
• Autism Now
• Organization for Autism Research

Anxiety

• Pain Management Video from Stanford Medicine Children's Health

Breastfeeding

Helpful Websites:

• American Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
• BreastfeedingOnline - lots of info about all things breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding Online link to the breastfeeding allergy elimination diet 
• PinkCoccoon: resources for breastfeeding and parent support
• Milk Supply Resources- a great site with information about making milk. Has a whole page about galactagogues
• La Leche League International
• Kellymom.com: A great site that can be used as a search engine for all things breastfeeding.

Lactation Consultants:

• Northern Virginia Lactation Center
• Premier Lactation Services

General Information

Helpful Websites:

• The American Academy of Pediatrics website for parents  (in Spanish)
• A Mighty Girl: Inspiring the next generation of history makers
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Great site about healthy teeth.
• Consumer Product Safety Commisson - Product Recalls
• Center for Science in the Public Interest provides information about healthy eating
• The Environmental Working Group provides information about chemicals in the environment
• Healthystuff: Researching toxic chemicals in everyday products
• Consumerlab: Independent testing of natural medicines.
• Science Based Medicine
• General Household Safety at Charlie's House

Nutrition & Food Allergies

Helpful Websites:

• The American Academy of Allergy & Immunology Section on Food Allergies
• The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ~ Food & Nutrition info you can trust
• Snack Safely: Information and database for peanut/ tree nut free / egg free foods and snacks 
• AllergyHome: Bringing food allergy awareness to your community.
• Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Information Home
• GI KIDS: Children's Digestive Health for Parents and Kids. 

Helpful Articles:

• "When Gluten Sensitivity Isn't Celiac Disease" The NY Times 10/6/2014

Vaccines & Immunizations

Center for Disease Control and American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended Vaccine Schedule

Bristow Pediatrics Vaccine Schedule Table

Helpful Websites:

• Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) from the CDC. 
• American Academy of Pediatrics information about Covid Vaccines
• Mayo Clinic information about Covid Vaccines
• Johns Hopkins information about Covid Vaccines
• Allied Vaccine Group - Dedicated to presenting valid scientific information about vaccines. 
• Immunization Action Coalition. Information about Vaccine preventable disease and their vaccines. The stories from families that have experienced the diseases are particularly compelling.
• The Science Behind COVID-19 Vaccines: Parent FAQs
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center- great resource with answers to many questions about vaccines
• SkepticalRaptor - Science-based vaccine search engine. Get all your questions answered here.

Helpful Articles:

• "What doctors wish parents knew about kids' COVID-19 vaccine safety" American Medical Association
• "The Trouble with Dr Bob's Alternative Vaccine Schedule" Pediatrics vol 123 Jan. 1 2009
• "Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots" Dr. Ari Brown author of the Expecting, Baby, & Toddler 411