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

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Vaccines

CDC childhood immunization schedule

The full recommended vaccine schedule from birth through age 18, reviewed yearly.

From CDC

Vaccines

Our immunization timing guide

The office’s own quick-reference schedule for which vaccines arrive at which visit.

From our office · Download the PDF

Vaccines

How vaccines protect your child

Plain-language answers to common vaccine questions, from the AAP’s parent site.

From HealthyChildren.org (AAP)

Milestones

CDC developmental milestones

What most children do by each age, with free checklists from 2 months to 5 years.

From CDC

Milestones

Ages and stages, explained

AAP guidance on every phase of growing up, from newborn sleep to teen independence.

From HealthyChildren.org (AAP)

Nutrition

Feeding and nutrition basics

Building healthy eaters: portion guidance, picky eating, and family meal habits.

From HealthyChildren.org (AAP)

Nutrition

Starting solid foods

When and how to introduce solids, and which foods to start with.

From HealthyChildren.org (AAP)

Illness

Fever and your child

What a fever means, how to measure it, and which readings need a call.

From HealthyChildren.org (AAP)

Illness

Symptom checker

The AAP’s guide to common symptoms and when to call your pediatrician.

From HealthyChildren.org (AAP)

Safety

Car seats: a family guide

Choosing the right seat, installing it correctly, and when to move to the next stage.

From HealthyChildren.org (AAP)

Safety

Poison Control

Free, confidential help around the clock at 1-800-222-1222, online or by phone.

From Poison Control

Safety

Water safety for young children

Layered protection around pools, bath time, and open water.

From HealthyChildren.org (AAP)

Mental health

Emotional wellness

Supporting your child’s mental health, resilience, and emotional growth.

From HealthyChildren.org (AAP)

ADHD

Understanding ADHD

Signs, evaluation, treatment, and support — a plain-language ADHD booklet from the National Institute of Mental Health, free to download.

Download the booklet (PDF) · AAP ADHD center

Newborns

The newborn corner

Bringing baby home: sleep, feeding, bathing, and those first-week questions.

From HealthyChildren.org (AAP)

These resources are general guidance, not medical advice for your child. For questions about your child’s health, call the office.

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