A
Abdominal pain
brief version *
complete version
Abdominal problems (see Stomach and intestinal problems...)
Abrasion
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Abscess
brief version *
complete version
Abuse
child care, preventing
emotional
physical
effects of family violence on children
shaken baby syndrome
sexual
parenting abused child
protecting children (brief version)
protecting children (complete version)
resource list
substance, resource list
Accident prevention (see Prevention)
Acetaminophen, dosages for fever or pain
Acne
adolescent
brief teen version *
teen version
newborn *
Acquired hypothyroidism
Activity, decreased with illness
Acute illness, recommended handouts
Adenitis, cervical
Adenoids
illustration *
tonsil and adenoid surgery *
tonsil and adenoid surgery, discharge instructions
Adenopathy
brief version *
complete version
ADHD -- See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Adoption
overview
resource list
Aerochamber with metered-dose inhaler
illustration
parent version
teen version
Aggressive behavior
bullying
preventing or reducing
Air travel with a baby
Airsickness
parent version *
teen version
Alarms
for bed-wetting
heat, smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors
Alcohol abuse
fetal alcohol problems
resource list
Allergic reaction, severe *
Allergic rhinitis
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Allergies, resource list
Allergy
(see also Asthma)
eczema
brief version *
complete version
eye
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
food
at school
egg
general guidelines
milk
peanut
soy
testing
tree nut
wheat
hay fever
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
hives
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
itching, unknown cause
severe allergic reaction *
Alopecia *
Altitude sickness
Amblyopia *
Ampicillin
diarrhea *
rash *
Anal fissure
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Analgesia, home care instructions
Anaphylactic reaction *
Anaphylactoid purpura
admission and discharge instructions
general guidelines
Anemia
iron deficiency
brief version *
complete version
newborn
sickle cell
Anger management, teaching children
Anger, resource list
Animal bite
cat scratch disease
general guidelines *
marine *
prevention *
Animals, fear of, resource list
Ankle sprain
illustration *
text (for teens) *
Anorexia nervosa
diagnosis and treatment (teen version)
resource list
Anterior fontanel
Antibiotics
ampicillin or amoxicillin rash *
bacterial endocarditis, prevention of
cause of diarrhea *
preventing unnecessary use
Anxiety
(see also Fear)
separation anxiety, preventing
Apnea of prematurity
Appetite
decreased during illness *
slump in toddlers *
Arguments, sibling
Arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid
diagnosis and treatment
resource list
Artificial surfactant (given to babies with respiratory distress syndrome)
Asthma
admission and discharge instructions
effect of tobacco smoke
environmental control
general guidelines
brief parent version *
parent version *
teen version
illustration of narrowing of bronchioles *
medication
action plan *
bronchodilator
long-acting beta2-agonist
short-acting anticholinergic
short-acting beta2-agonist
cromolyn
home nebulization treatments
metered-dose inhaler
illustration *
parent version
teen version
metered-dose inhaler used with an Aerochamber
illustration
parent version
teen version
metered-dose inhaler used with an InspirEase spacer
illustration
text
nedocromil
steroids, inhaled
steroids, oral
theophylline
nasal irrigation
oxygen therapy, safety precautions
peak flow meter
parent version
record chart
teen version
using the zone system
using the zone system (for teens)
resource list
Athlete's foot
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
dealing with *
overview
resource list
Ritalin, pros and cons
Authorization to consent to treat a child (form)
Autism
general guidelines
resource list
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Baby -- See Newborn
Baby equipment
books
car safety seats *
clothes
diapers
equipment and supplies
laundry
pacifier
walker, dangers of
Baby sitter
(see also Child care)
form for list of instructions
guidelines
Backache
illustration of low back exercises *
parent version *
teen version
Bacteremia
admission and discharge instructions
general guidelines
Bacterial conjunctivitis
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Bacterial endocarditis, antibiotics for prevention
Bacterial meningitis
admission and discharge instructions
general guidelines
Bacterial vaginosis
Bad breath *
Bath
infants
brief version *
complete version *
resource list
Bed-sharing with parents *
Bed-wetting
alarms
general guidelines
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
resource list
Bedtime -- See Sleep
Bedtime resistance or refusal *
Bedtime, resource list
Bee sting
brief version *
complete version
Behavior
(see also Discipline; Family; Fear)
aggressive behavior, preventing
anger management, teaching children
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
dealing with *
overview
bedtime refusal *
biting
breath-holding spells
brief version *
complete version
bullying, how to help the victim
damaging property
diary
dressing
poking and stalling
refusal
teaching skills
eating misbehavior
fear of talking (selective mutism)
fighting and spitting
glasses, instructions for improving wearing
habit reversal training
hurting another child
ignoring instructions
incentives for motivating children
interrupting others
lying
masturbation in preschoolers *
mistreating pets
nail biting
peer interaction skills
picky eating *
public misbehavior
rebellion, adolescent *
safety misbehavior
school
adjusting to
homework problems *
phobia *
responsibility for schoolwork *
screaming and shouting
self-quieting skills, teaching infant
separation anxiety
sexual behavior, setting limits
sibling quarrels
sibling rivalry toward a newborn *
siblings or friends, mistreating
sleep misbehaviors, overview
smearing of fecal material
spoiled child, prevention
stealing
stubborn toddler *
swearing
temper tantrums
overview *
teaching your child coping skills
threats or hurtful comments
thumbsucking *
toilet training resistance *
whining
Behavior in public places
rules and discipline
teaching good behavior
Bell's palsy
Bicycle safety
Birth certificate
Birth control
condom (teen version)
depo-provera (teen version)
diaphragm (teen version)
IUD (teen version) *
natural family planning (teen version)
oral contraceptives (teen version)
pregnancy prevention overview (teen version) *
spermicide, vaginal (teen version)
Birthmarks *
Bite
animal or human *
insect
brief version *
complete version
marine *
prevention of pet and other animal bites *
scorpion *
snake *
spider *
tick
brief version *
complete version
Biting
Bladder problems and procedures
bed-wetting
alarms
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
urethritis
brief version *
complete version
urinary tract infection
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
urinating, daytime frequency
voiding cystourethrogram *
Blanket/toy attachment, resource list
Bleeding
nose
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
severe *
Blended families
Blindness, resource list
Blister
fever
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
foot or hand *
mouth
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Blocked tear duct
brief version *
complete version
Blood group incompatibility in newborn
brief version *
complete version
Blood infection (bacteremia)
Blood test
glucose
self blood glucose testing
Blood transfusion (in newborn)
Blood, in urine
Boil
brief version *
complete version
Bone injury
brief version *
complete version
Book lists (menu)
(see also Resource lists)
Books
helping children cope with problems
lists (menu)
parenting, general
selecting based on age
suggested reading activities
Bottle feeding
introduction of bottle to breast-fed baby
overview
brief version *
complete version
prevention of baby bottle tooth decay *
Brain problems and procedures
bacterial meningitis
convulsions (without fever) *
head injury (concussion)
brief version *
complete version
viral meningitis
Breast development in boys (gynecomastia)
Breast engorgement
newborn *
nursing mother
Breast infection, nursing mother
Breast-feeding
advantages *
engorgement of breasts after delivery
essentials of
brief version *
complete version
feeding positions *
feeding positions illustration *
general recommendations
high-calorie milk, instructions for making
infection (mastitis)
introduction of bottle
latching on illustration *
let-down reflex
milk production
during hospitalization of newborn
how to increase
how to know if your baby is getting enough milk
plugged ducts
screening form for early follow-up of breast-fed infants
sore nipples
storage and handling of breast milk
Breath, bad *
Breath-holding spells
brief version *
complete version
Bronchioles, illustration showing narrowing during asthma attack *
Bronchiolitis
admission and discharge instructions *
brief version *
complete version *
preventing with Synagis
Bronchitis, acute
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Bronchodilator, for asthma
long-acting beta2-agonist
short-acting anticholinergic
short-acting beta2-agonist
Bruise
finger
brief version *
complete version
muscle or bone
brief version *
complete version
skin
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
toe
brief version *
complete version
Bruxism
Bulimia nervosa
diagnosis and treatment (teen version)
resource list
Bullying
how to help the victim
resource list
Burn
chemical *
hot water heater setting
prevention *
sunburn
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
thermal
brief version *
complete version
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Calcium
pros and cons of milk in diet
Calming-down skills, teaching
Camp checkup form
Cancer, resource list
Candidiasis, vulvovaginal (teen version)
Canker sore
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Caput in newborn *
Car safety seat
children over 1 year old
guidelines for choosing and using *
infant
Car sickness
parent version *
teen version
Car travel, with a baby
Carbon monoxide detectors
Caries, dental
parent version *
teen version
Carotenemia *
Cast care
Cat scratch disease
Cavity, tooth
parent version *
teen version
Celiac disease, resource list
Cellulitis
admission and discharge instructions
general guidelines
Cephalohematoma in newborn *
Cerebral palsy
general guidelines
resource list
Cervical adenitis
Chalazion
Checkup
by age
2 weeks *
month 2 *
month 4 *
month 6 *
month 9 *
month 12 *
month 15 *
month 18 *
year 2 *
year 3 *
year 4 *
year 5 *
year 6 *
year 8 *
year 10 *
for camp, form
for sports participation, form
recommended handouts
Chemical burn *
Chemical in eye *
Chest pain *
Chickenpox
brief version *
complete version
Child abuse
emotional
physical
effects of family violence on children
shaken baby syndrome
resource list
sexual
parenting sexually abused child
protecting children (brief version)
protecting children (complete version)
Child care
adjustment
baby sitter guidelines
finding and choosing
form for medication
preventive measures to help ensure safe day care
questions to ask about
infant/toddler center-based child care
infant/toddler family child care
infant/toddler in-home child care
preschool center-based child care
preschool family child care
preschool in-home child care
school-age center-based child care
school-age family child care
school-age in-home child care
Childhood diabetes *
Childproofing the home
Chlamydia
in females (teen version)
in males (teen version)
Choking
general guidelines *
illustration of Heimlich maneuver *
prevention of *
Cholesterol
screening
parent version
teen version
treatment for high levels
parent version
teen version
Choosing a therapist
Cigarettes
how to quit smoking
smoking (teen version)
Circumcision
care and problems *
pros and cons *
Cleft lip, cleft palate
Clothing for newborns
Coccyx injury
Cognitive development and discipline in toddler/preschooler *
Coitus interruptus (withdrawal, as method of birth control) (teen version)
Cold
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Cold sore
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Colic
(see also Crying baby)
brief version *
complete version
resource list
Colitis, resource list
Color blindness
Communication
with baby or toddler
with child
Concussion
brief version *
complete version
prevention *
Condom (teen version)
Condylomata acuminata (teen version)
Congenital muscular torticollis
Congestion
ear *
nose
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
sinus
brief version *
complete version
Conjunctivitis
bacterial
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
illustration *
viral infection
parent version *
teen version
Consent form authorizing treatment of a child
Constipation
general guidelines
brief parent version *
complete parent version *
teen version
how to give an enema
with soiling
general guidelines *
note to school staff
Contact dermatitis
Contagious periods of infection
Contraceptive methods
birth control pills (teen version)
condom (teen version)
depo-provera (teen version)
diaphragm (teen version)
intrauterine device (IUD) (teen version) *
natural family planning (teen version)
overview (teen version) *
spermicide (teen version)
Convulsions
with fever
brief version *
complete version
without fever
admission and discharge instructions
general guidelines *
Cost of a new baby
overview
worksheet for cost of staying at home vs. working
Cough
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Cough, whooping (pertussis)
Counseling -- See Therapy
Coxsackie A-16 virus
brief version *
complete version
Crab lice (teen version)
Cracked skin *
Cradle cap *
Cramps
abdominal
brief version *
complete version
leg *
menstrual
brief teen version *
complete teen version
Crib, climbing out of
Crohn's disease, resource list
Cromolyn, medication for asthma
Croup
admission and discharge instructions
general guidelines
brief version *
complete version
Crutches, how to use
illustration *
text *
Crying baby
colic
brief version *
complete version
diary
chart
text
possible causes
resource list
Cryptorchidism
Cut
general guidelines
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
sutured wound care and suture removal
brief version *
complete version
Cyst, eyelid
Cystic fibrosis, resource list
Cystitis
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
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