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.

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.

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?")

Consumer Product Safety Commission (www.cpsc.gov)

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

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.

A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children (www.nemours.org/no/aidhc)

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

Poison Control Center
(www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=70962)

The Poison Control website offers important emergency information for families.

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!

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.