Web Directory

» After The Injury
   From the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, helps parents and their children deal with recent trauma. Learn what to expect after a trauma and how to handle it both physically and mentally.
   http://www.aftertheinjury.org

» American Academy of Pediatrics: Children's Health Topics
   Information on developmental stages, safety, and advocacy for babies, children, teens, and adolescents.
   http://www.aap.org/topics.html

» Baby Resource
   Free resource for new and expectant parents, with tips and checklists on choosing a pediatrician, baby safety, and product recalls.
   http://www.babyresource.com/pediatrician.htm

» Backpack Safety America
   A comprehensive educational program to train the proper and biomechanically correct way to use backpacks. Includes a safety video and a list of doctors who will bring the program to participating schools.
   http://www.backpacksafe.com

» Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati: Patient Education Program
   Created by nurses and physicians, features information about health, conditions and treatments. Includes a searchable database.
   http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/

» FDA Kid's
   Food and Drug Administration provides medicine cabinet information, vaccination facts, and other health concerns about children.
   http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForKids/default.htm

» Focus on Kids Health
   A complete listing of all health information about kids and teens, including acne, AIDS awareness, allergies and asthma, attention deficit disorders and dyslexia.
   http://www.medicinenet.com/healthy_kids/focus.htm

» Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
   From the University of Iowa, Internet sources in pediatrics, perinatology, breastfeeding, parenting and neonatal health. Includes pictures (some graphic) on most topics.
   http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/ped.html

» Healthy Child Online
   A searchable library of articles and links covering vaccinations, ear infections, childhood illnesses, ADHD, and various other conditions, diseases and concerns.
   http://www.healthychild.com

» India Parenting
   Part of a parenting portal, with information on childhood illnesses, diseases and other various medical conditions. Also provides information on first aid for fevers, colds, cuts and burns.
   http://www.indiaparenting.com/babyhealth/

» InteliHealth: Children's Health
   Find articles, news, and information on vaccinations, medical conditions, surgeries, nutrition and other pediatric health topics.
   http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC000/20722/20722.html

» Kids Health Galaxy
   Information for kids to learn about what happens at the hospital. Find out what to expect from test taken through having an operation, all given in a kid friendly way (cartoons) that will help settle their nerves before going to the hospital.
   http://www.chop.edu/kidshealthgalaxy/

» Kids Health Info for Parents
   Fact sheets on common conditions are available for browsing or downloading. Prepared and updated by the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
   http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/factsheets.cfm?doc_id=3664

» Miss Dorothy
   A cartoon character and her friends teach young people how to handle risky situations. Includes stories, mini-series, songs and videos, as well as teacher resources.
   http://www.missdorothy.com/

» National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
   Experts at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center collaborate with communities and organizations to assist students, staff and families. Includes bereavement guidelines for schools, parent guide and template letters.
   http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/s/school-crisis/default.htm

» Parent Report
   Resources for parents with kids of all ages based on popular radio show The Parent Report. Includes articles, book excerpts and radio shows.
   http://www.theparentreport.com/resources/

» Parenting and Child Health
   Search the database for articles on the health and development of children and parenting advice.
   http://www.cyh.com/SubDefault.aspx?p=98

» Parents for Barefoot Children
   Promotes healthy barefoot activities for children. Provides medical research, literature and suggestions.
   http://www.unshod.org/pfbc/

» Pediatric Planet
   Medical encyclopedia on child health with a specific section on teens. Also includes a discussion forum and an area for questions and answers.
   http://pediatricplanet.com

» Safe Kids Worldwide
   A global network of organizations aiming to prevent accidental childhood injury. Provides details of programs and members, with video, news, and safety tips.
   http://www.safekids.org

» Sick Kid.net
   Assists parents with a variety of health information and resources for their children. Height and weight growth charts and articles on minor illnesses, first aid and nutrition.
   http://www.sickkid.net

» UNICEF: Facts for Life
   Presents practical, effective and low-cost ways to protect children's lives and health. Includes child development and early learning, nutrition and growth, immunization, hygiene, and injury prevention.
   http://www.factsforlifeglobal.org/

» Virtual Pediatric Hospital
   A library of authoritative information for primary care providers and patients. Includes database of resources on illnesses.
   http://www.virtualpediatrichospital.org/

» Why Doctors Order Laboratory Tests
   Written for parents to help explain diagnostic procedures to their children.
   http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/labtest2.html

» Young and Healthy Online
   Guide for children's good health, incorporating advice from pediatricians in the community who are specifically trained in the prevention and treatment of illness in children.
   http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/yh/

» Your Child's Health
   Children's Medical Center of Dallas publication advises parents on diverse topics on caring for children, including when various symptoms require a physician's attention.
   http://www.yourchildshealth.com/HealthLibrary/HealthLibContent.cfm