Resources
Trusted answers for growing families.
A curated shelf of guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the CDC, and our own office. Short summaries here, full guidance at the source.
Resources
In an emergency
- Call 911 for any life-threatening emergency.
- Poison Control (24/7): 1-800-222-1222
- Office during business hours: (408) 776-9560
CDC childhood immunization schedule
The full recommended vaccine schedule from birth through age 18, reviewed yearly.
From CDC
Our immunization timing guide
The office’s own quick-reference schedule for which vaccines arrive at which visit.
From our office · Download the PDF
How vaccines protect your child
Plain-language answers to common vaccine questions, from the AAP’s parent site.
CDC developmental milestones
What most children do by each age, with free checklists from 2 months to 5 years.
From CDC
Ages and stages, explained
AAP guidance on every phase of growing up, from newborn sleep to teen independence.
Feeding and nutrition basics
Building healthy eaters: portion guidance, picky eating, and family meal habits.
Starting solid foods
When and how to introduce solids, and which foods to start with.
Fever and your child
What a fever means, how to measure it, and which readings need a call.
Symptom checker
The AAP’s guide to common symptoms and when to call your pediatrician.
Car seats: a family guide
Choosing the right seat, installing it correctly, and when to move to the next stage.
Poison Control
Free, confidential help around the clock at 1-800-222-1222, online or by phone.
From Poison Control
Water safety for young children
Layered protection around pools, bath time, and open water.
Emotional wellness
Supporting your child’s mental health, resilience, and emotional growth.
Understanding ADHD
Signs, evaluation, treatment, and support — a plain-language ADHD booklet from the National Institute of Mental Health, free to download.
The newborn corner
Bringing baby home: sleep, feeding, bathing, and those first-week questions.
These resources are general guidance, not medical advice for your child. For questions about your child’s health, call the office.