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UNICEF presents practical, effective and low-cost ways to protect children's lives and health. Includes child development and early learning, nutrition and growth, immunization, hygiene, and injury prevention. [PDF version requires free Adobe download.]
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Facts for Life Home Order or download your copy of Facts for Life today. Facts for Life saves lives! Every year, nearly 11 million children die from preventable causes before reaching their fifth birthday. Millions more survive only to face diminished futures, unable to...A library of authoritative pediatric info for primary care providers and patients. Includes database of resources on illnesses and links.
http://www.vh.org/pediatric/
In-depth and timely education and healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents and their children.
http://www.kidsource.com
Parents promoting healthy barefoot activity for children. Opposing an overly shoe-obsessed society.
http://www.unshod.org/pfbc/
Guide for children's good health, incorporating advice from pediatricians in the community who are specifically trained in the prevention and treatment of illness in children.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/YoungandHealthy/
From the University of Iowa, Internet sources in pediatrics, perinatology, breastfeeding, parenting, neonatal health, and children's health.
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/ped.html
News and information for parents on health and other topics of concern to today's parents.
http://www.parentclicks.com
Features guide to symptoms and ailments of children. Search and health related resources available.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/childrens-health/
A non-profit organization dedicated to using computers to share child health care information among parents, children and health care providers.
http://www.echn.ca
Non-profit organization whose mission is to protect our children from preventable injuries and death through awareness, education, legislation and prevention.
http://www.4rkidssake.org
Site with information on a variety of medical topics such as psychosocial development, intubation, pediatric anatomy,pediatric EKGs, and immunizations.
http://www.angelfire.com/ks2/pedsedu
North Shore Hospital's General Pediatrics Practice, serving both private and clinical patients. Our web site offers advice on childhood diseases and general parenting tips.
http://www.northshoregeneralpediatrics.com
Site includes information from India on pregnancy, infertility, labor, diet, fitness & abortion.
http://www.1to9months.com
Non toxic solutions and tips for families, children and their caregivers. Health is being damaged by chemicals in the home and school.
http://www.nontoxic.com/nontoxic/
Pediatricians guide to childrens health and safety, with medical and parenting advice for parents on taking care of their kids.
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com
Search the database for articles on parenting and child health information.
http://www.cyh.com/cyh/index.stm
Medical and other resources for pediatricians, parents and others interested in children's health and welfare issues.
http://www.childhealthinfo.com
Current recommendations for reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
http://www.geocities.com/luisamicciche/cot_death.html
Designed as a simple yet direct, 8-step prevention program to train an entire generation in the safe, proper and biomechanically correct way to use backpacks.
http://www.backpacksafe.com
Connects pediatricians, pediatric practices, and child care providers with parents. Also provides information about child and infant health and child care.
http://www.beansprout.net
This information is designed to give guidelines to common pediatric illnesses and what to do to treat them.
http://callyourped.com/
Your child has elevated lead levels in their blood. How serious is this and what do you do now?
http://www.lead-info.com
Resources for Nutrition and Health Education. Children will have fun learning how to make healthy choices.
http://www.neatsolutions.com
Parents, kids, and teachers can access daily tips for health and wellness. Topics include diseases, nutrition, growth, fitness, anatomy, and safety.
http://aboutchildrenshealth.com
Directory of links to articles and internet resources regarding the health and safety of children.
http://www.nncc.org/cyfernet/health.page.html
Children who bite can be distressing to all who are involved. Learn ways to help deal with the biting issue.
http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/quality/biter.html
Children's health information and parenting resources in a searchable library of articles and links covering vaccinations, ear infections, childhood illnesses, ADHD, and various other child health conditions, diseases and concerns.
http://www.healthychild.com
Clearinghouse for many topics related to child health.
http://www.nmchc.org/
National public education campaign of the American Academy of Pediatrics. To help pediatricians, parents, and children become more aware of the influence that media have on child and adolescent health.
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/mediamatters.htm
Food and Drug Administration provides medicine cabinet information, vaccination facts, and other health concerns about children.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/default.htm
Part of a parenting portal, with information on childhood illnesses, diseases, medical conditions like measles. Also first aid for fever, colds, cuts, burns.
http://www.indiaparenting.com/babyhealth
This site advocates healthy eating and physical activy for school-aged children.
http://www.nutritionnetworknews.org
Chapter from the free online book, How to Get the Best Medical Care - A Guide for the Intelligent Patient.
http://www.thebestmedicalcare.com/book/ch4_1.htm
Children's health information for parents with kids of all ages based on popular radio show The Parent Report. Includes articles, book excerpts and radio shows.
http://www.theparentreport.com/resources/topics/health.html
A complete listing of all health information about kids and teens, including acne, AIDS awareness, allergies and asthma, attention deficit disorders and dyslexia.
http://www.focusonkidshealth.com
Filmed in Hawaii, features tennis pro Cutty Cutler and friends having way too much fun while demonstrating healthy lifestyles for kids of all ages.
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Cookin with Cutty, Kona Hawaii Healthy Living Television for the Kid in Us All Site maintained and designed by Kona Lowell Click here to order your 3 Episode Video Gift Set hawaii, kona, kids tv, cookin with cutty, cutty tv, tennis, kids health, healthy living, big island, heart healthy recipes, recipes for kids, cooking...Assists parents with a variety of health information and resources for their children. Height/weight growth charts and articles on minor illnesses, first aid, and nutrition.
http://www.sickkid.net
Find articles, news, and information on vaccinations, medical conditions, surgeries, nutrition and other pediatric health topics.
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC000/20722/20722.html
Information on infant health including vaccinations and primary care.
http://www.kissitmakeitbetter.com/
Provides online streamed webcasts of programs on various aspects of child health.
http://healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology
Medical encyclopedia, discussion forum and specific section for teens.
http://pediatricplanet.com
Offers advice to parents on helping teens understand and resist pro-tobacco forces.
http://parentingteens.about.com/.../weekly/aa032801a.htm?once=true&
Drug company resource for parents and children. Examines issues and discusses solutions, including medication.
http://www.bedwetting.ferring.ca/
Free resource for new and expectant parents, with tips and checklists on choosing a pediatrician, baby safety, and product recalls.
http://www.babyresource.com/pediatrician.htm
Fact sheets on common conditions are available for browsing or downloading. Prepared and updated by the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/factsheets.cfm?doc_id=3664
Children's Medical Center of Dallas publication advises parents on diverse topics on caring for children, including when various symptoms require a physician's attention.
http://www.yourchildshealth.com/halert/sinus.html
Guide for children's good health, incorporating advice from pediatricians in the community who are specifically trained in the prevention and treatment of illness in children.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/yh/