The following is a list of websites that we hope will be helpful for both you and your children:

The American Academy of Pediatrics ( www.aap.org)

The AAP website is a great resource for information on various aspects of child health including immunizations and safety/injury prevention (including car seats, product recalls), as well as lots of family education information.


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Healthy Children ( www.healthychildren.org)

The Healthy Children website is an interactive, customized site designed for families, providing content that is consistent with American Academy of Pediatrics policies and guidelines. The AAP sponsored expert information on more than 300 health care topics from parenting books, patient education materials, and fact sheets. The site includes easy-to-use search capabilities by keyword, topic, age, or gender.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( www.cdc.gov)

The CDC website is another excellent source of information regarding immunizations. One of the other highlights of this website includes a special "travel" section which outlines updated travel alerts and recommended immunizations/medications for visits outside the United States (Example: "Should my teenager receive the Hepatitis A vaccine if we are traveling to Southeast Asia?")

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A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children ( www.nemours.org)

The official website of DuPont includes a physician directory, an interactive site for both parents and children entitled "KidsHealth", and much more.


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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ( www.chop.edu)

The official website of CHOP includes a physician directory, an immunization information section, and much more.


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Mental Health Education - Massachusetts General Hospital ( http://www2.massgeneral.org/schoolpsychiatry/index.asp)

The official website of the school psychology program at the Massachusetts General Hospital is an excellent resource for any of our families with questions regarding the diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and many other mental health disorders in children and adolescents. The website includes information for the diagnosis of many common childhood mental health challenges, as well as, information regarding psychological/medical interventions, home based modifications, school based modifications and much more!

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Kids With Food Allergies ( www.kidswithfoodallergies.org)

For many families at All Star Pediatrics and across the country, food allergies are a daily reality for children. Everyday, many children are diagnosed with food allergies - this impacts the child, as well as the entire family. Kids With Food Allergies is an excellent website for parents to learn about food allergies, school requirements, parent support groups, popular new recipes and much more!


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Consumer Product Safety Commission ( www.cpsc.gov)

The CPSC website is a current and up-to-date resource of recalled childhood and family products.

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First Signs ( www.firstsigns.org)

First Signs is an excellent website which provides an extensive review for the signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. This site provides families with numerous screening resources and many other reliable educational links, including information about services for children with Autism spectrum disorders.

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National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center ( www.nectac.org)

The NECTAC website locates state, regional, and local early intervention programs under the individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as well as testing services for young children with suspected or known disabilities.


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Poison Control Center ( www.chop.edu/service/poison-control-center)

The Poison Control website offers important emergency information for families.


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My Pyramid - Dietary Recommendations from the US Department of Agriculture ( www.MyPyramid.gov)

The "My Pyramid" website is sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture and includes the most updated Dietary Guidelines for our families (2005). www.MyPyramid.gov is an interactive website that reflects the new nutritional recommendations for ages 2 years and older. This information includes an updated version of the "new food pyramid". MyPyramid contains many helpful suggestions regarding healthy foods and specific dietary guidelines for children! Eat well and exercise!

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Web Sites With Early Education And Child Care Resources For Parents

Parents often ask wonderful questions about finding the best child care. "What should I look for in a school/child care facility?" ... "What certifications does a child care facility need?" ... "What is the ideal number of children per classroom?" This link includes a collection of excellent resources and websites for those families beginning the search for a child care facility for their children.


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The American Medical Association ( www.ama-assn.org)

The AMA website includes information for patients and parents on various health topics. Take a look at the useful medical resource center.