Helpful Links
Below you can find links to websites that we find helpful.
While we believe these sites provide useful, respected information, we do not own, control or take responsibility for their content. We are providing these links for your convenience and information only. Always consult with your physician regarding information for medical conditions and treatments.
Asthma
- Asthma Overview
- How to Use a Diskus Inhaler - video and instructions
- How to Use a Diskus Inhaler - PDF Download
- How to Use a Flexhaler - video and instructions
- How to Use a Flexhaler - PDF Download
- How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) -video and instructions
- How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) - PDF Download
- How to Use a Twisthaler -video and instructions
- How to Use a Twisthaler - PDF Download
Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Info from the CDC
- Kelly Mom: A great site that can be used as a search engine for all things breastfeeding.
- La Leche League International
- 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
Lactation Consultants
ADHD, Autism & Developmental Concerns
- 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
- Autism Speaks
- Down's Syndrome
- Sie Clinic for Down's Syndrome
- National Autism Center including "The Parent's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice and Autism"
- Autism Now
- Organization for Autism Research
- Dyslexia Services
- International Dyslexia Association
Nutrition & Food Allergy
- Food Allergy Research & Education
- Kids With Food Allergies
- The American Academy of Allergy & Immunology Section on Food Allergies
- The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
- USDA Nutrition Website
- 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.
General Information
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Early Child Development
- Healthy Children (AAP Parenting Website)
- 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.
- 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
Mental Health
- All Health Network
- Exodus Crisis Center
- Hinds Hospice
- Mental Health Resources for Kids and Telehealth
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Anxiety Canada- a great website with lots of information about anxiety and treatment strategies. Even has home OCD therapy and Cognitive Behavior Training
- Childmind Institute - has information and resources about a wide range of mental health topics.
- Mental Health Literacy- resources for families and teens
- UK National Health System Online Cognitive Behavior Therapy - a great guide to CBT that you and your family can do at home.
- Child Advocate for Mental Health
Safety
- Child Safety Information
- Consumer Product Safety Commison - Product Recalls
- General Household Safety at Charlie's House
Speech
Pain Management
- Pain Management Video from Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Vaccines
- CDC Vaccines & Immunizations
- Immunization Action Coalition - Information about Vaccine-preventable disease and their vaccines. The stories from families that have experienced the diseases are particularly compelling.
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
- Vaccine Education Center
- Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) from the CDC.
- American Academy of Pediatrics information about Covid Vaccines
- Mayo Clinic information about Covid Vaccines
- Allied Vaccine Group - Dedicated to presenting valid scientific information about vaccines.
- 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.
