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Resources
At Mercer Island Pediatrics, we know that parents and caregivers often have many questions about their child's health and wellbeing. That's why we've put together this compilation of Internet resources. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
ADHD/DYSLEXIA/LEARNING DISORDERS
Psychology Today Therapist Network:
Search engine for therapists and counselors that specialize in ADHD in King County
Find ADHD Therapists and Psychologists in King County - Psychology Today
International Dyslexia Association:
Dyslexia research, information, and advocacy
International Dyslexia Association - …until everyone can read! (dyslexiaida.org)
Learning Disabilities Association of America:
Information and support including pages for kids
Learning Disabilities Association of America – Support. Educate. Advocate. (ldaamerica.org)
All Kinds of Minds:
Help to understand all kinds of learning differences
Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD):
The national resource center on ADHD
CHADD - Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD
Parents Med Guide:
Resources for parents developed by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Parents’ Medication Guides (aacap.org)
ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA
Allergy and Asthma Network:
Information on allergies and asthma
What is Asthma | Allergy & Asthma Network (allergyasthmanetwork.org)
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI):
Trusted resource for accurate, local pollen and mold levels. Can sign up for email alerts
Site Map for AAAAI Website
Food Allergy Research and Education:
Trusted tools and resources for families about food allergies
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
CDC: Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Credible information on ASD, including early signs, causes and risk factors, treatment options, current research, and free materials
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | Autism | NCBDDD | CDC
Autism Speaks:
Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advocacy
CHILD CARE
Child Care Aware of Washington:
Will help you find licensed child care and other resources
Parent Help 123:
Within Reach’s website to help connect parents to child care subsidies and other resources
A website for families and individuals in Washington state - Parenthelp123
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education:
Trusted information about health and safety in child care
Home | National Resource Center (nrckids.org)
Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center:
Homepage includes a Head Start locator
Washington State Department of Early Learning:
Information about licensed care in Washington State
Find Child Care / Early Learning | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
CONCUSSION
Heads Up:
Complete CDC information about concussions
HEADS UP to Parents | HEADS UP | CDC Injury Center
HEADS UP to Youth Sports:
Online Training
HEADS UP to Youth Sports | HEADS UP | CDC Injury Center
Healthy Children: Concussions:
Info on prevention, symptoms, and treatment
Concussions: What Parents Need to Know - HealthyChildren.org
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy:
Specific stepwise return-to-play protocol following concussion for a number of pediatric athletics, including gymnastics, cheerleading, and lacrosse
PEDIATRIC SPORTS SPECIFIC RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINES FOLLOWING CONCUSSION - PMC (nih.gov)
DEVELOPMENT, EARLY LEARNING AND LITERACY
Zero to Three:
Trusted national organization with large amount of parent support materials
ZERO TO THREE | Early Connections Last a Lifetime
Parenting Counts:
Information for parents to support development, videos, and newsletter
Parenting Counts – Parenting Information You Can Trust
Mercer Island Preschool Association:
The only preschool PTA in the state, includes children’s activities, parent support and advocacy
Mercer Island Preschool Association - Home Page (membershiptoolkit.com)
CDC: Learn the Signs, Act Early:
Information for parents about promoting young children’s development, free resources
“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” | CDC
Read Kiddo Read!:
Book list recommendations for kids from birth to teens, includes resources for free books.
Read Kiddo Read | James Patterson Kids
King County Library: K-12 Resources:
Find story times in many languages, download e-books, and much more.
K-12 | King County Library System (kcls.org)
Vroom:
Free, easy-to-use learning tips for children 5 and under, developed by early learning experts
Vroom.org | Boost your child's learning with fast and fun tips
GASTROINTESTINAL AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH
GI Kids:
Digestive health information including constipation, celiac, inflammatory bowel disease
GiKids - Home
AAP: GERD/Reflux
Information on mild to severe reflux, and treatment
Gastroesophageal Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Parent FAQs - HealthyChildren.org
AAP: Diarrhea
Treatment do's and dont's
Diarrhea in Children: What Parents Need to Know - HealthyChildren.org
AAP: Constipation
Causes, treatment, and prevention
Constipation in Children - HealthyChildren.org
AAP: Abdominal Pain in Children and Teens
Most common causes, and when to call your doctor
Stomachaches in Children & Teens - HealthyChildren.org
Celiac Disease, Wheat Allergy, and Gluten Sensitivity
Descriptions and distinguishing symptoms
Celiac disease, wheat allergy, and gluten sensitivity in children | BabyCenter | BabyCenter
GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
American Academy of Pediatrics:
Trusted advice for parents
HealthyChildren.org - From the American Academy of Pediatrics
National Center for Medical Home Implementation:
Info for families about the best health care
Medical Home (aap.org)
Well Visit Planner:
Plan each of your child’s well visits, information about what is covered at each visit
Well Visit Planner
AAP Symptom Checker:
Should you call 911? Should you make an appointment? What about home care? Simple tool to use
Symptom Checker - HealthyChildren.org
Parent Help 123:
Within Reach’s website to help connect parents to health insurance and health insurance subsidies/Medicaid
A website for families and individuals in Washington state - Parenthelp123
Text 4 Baby:
Credible information for expecting and new parents; sign up for texts and other information.
:: text4baby ::
Community of Mindful Parenting: Listening Mothers:
This program offers a unique opportunity for parents of babies birth through six months of age to discover the joys of parenting, using a proven curriculum that helps turn every moment into positive moments
Home - Community of Mindful Parenting
Common Sense Media:
Dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. This site empowers parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families | Common Sense Media
Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
A new, theory-based and evidence-informed educational resource created by educators and researchers at Stanford Medicine, for anyone that works with youth.
Tobacco Prevention Toolkit | Tobacco Prevention Toolkit | Stanford Medicine
King County Distaster Preparedness:
Disaster Preparedness resource for families in King County
IMMUNIZATIONS/VACCINATIONS
SEE MERCER ISLAND PEDIATRIC'S IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE HERE
American Academy of Pediatrics:
Trusted info about immunizations
Facebook: The Vaccine Page:
Conversation exploring vaccine hesitancy.
Shot @ Life:
UN support for immunizations worldwide
Homepage - Shot@Life : Shot@Life (shotatlife.org)
CDC: Vaccine Page:
Info on vaccines for a number of populations, including schedule, information statement sheets, and side effects.
LGBTQ
LGBTQ-Themed Picture Books for Children:
Picture books for children about the experience of knowing or having a gay parent, family member, or friend, as well as books for gender nonconforming kids
Gay-Themed Picture Books for Children (booksforkidsingayfamilies.blogspot.com)
SFSU: Family Acceptance Project:
Publications, training, and resource materials for families of LGBTQ youth. Including family education booklets for English-speaking and LDS families
Welcome to the Family Acceptance Project® | Family Acceptance Project ® (sfsu.edu)
Lambert House:
Activity center in Seattle for LGBTQ youth, which empowers youth through the development of leadership, social and life skills
Lambert House
Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG):
Seattle Chapter -- meetings and information
PFLAG Seattle – Creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them
Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG):
Bellevue/Eastside -- meetings and information
PFLAG Bellevue Eastside | Uniting the LGBTQ community and allies through Support, Education, and Advocacy
Youth Eastside Services: B-GLAD:
Drop-in support group open to kids ages 13-19 who may identify as LGBTQ who may be questioning their sexuality
Mental Health Counseling and Substance Use Treatment Services (youtheastsideservices.org)
It Gets Better Project:
Communicates to LGBTQ youth around the world that it gets better, and creates/inspires the changes needed to make it better for them
It Gets Better – The It Gets Better Project exists to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe.
TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation:
FAQs and resources regarding gender dysphoria in youth
TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation – Spreading the message of tolerance, acceptance & unconditional love which are a birthright for all transkids.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Gender Non-Conforming:
Info and FAQs about raising a gender non-conforming or a transgender child
Gender-Diverse & Transgender Children - HealthyChildren.org
LGBTQ+ Guide for College Bound Students
Resources and a guide for college-bound students to aid in locating and navigating LGBTQ+-friendly universities and communities.
Ultimate Guide to Resources for LGBTQ+ Students (couponfollow.com)
The Trevor Project
A nonprofit organization that provides life-saving and life-affirming services to LGBTQ+ youth.
MENTAL HEALTH
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA):
Info and resources
Anxiety Disorders and Depression Research & Treatment | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
International Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Foundation:
Includes information about OCD in children
International OCD Foundation | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (iocdf.org)
stopbullying.gov:
Information for parents and ideas for prevention of bullying
StopBullying.gov
Youth Eastside Services Violence Prevention Pages:
To prevent bullying and dating violence
Mental Health Counseling and Substance Use Treatment Services (youtheastsideservices.org)
Bullying -- It’s Not OK:
important information for parents about bullying
Bullying: It's Not OK - HealthyChildren.org
How Children Cope With Ongoing Threat and Trauma:
Info and resources from the National Organization of School Psychologists about the psychological stress associated with extended periods of feeling at-risk, including from violence in news media
How Children Cope With Ongoing Threat and Trauma (nasponline.org)
NUTRITION AND ACTIVE LIVING
Let's Move:
Fun and engaging information for parents and children about healthy physical activity and nutrition
My Plate:
Outstanding information about nutrition, this replaces the outdated food pyramid, pages, and games for children.
MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture
Girls On The Run:
Encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.
TEEN HEALTH
Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
A new, theory-based and evidence-informed educational resource created by educators and researchers at Stanford Medicine, for anyone that works with youth.
Tobacco Prevention Toolkit | Tobacco Prevention Toolkit | Stanford Medicine
Young Women's Health:
Credible website with general health information for girls from 11-25 years
Center for Young Women's Health (youngwomenshealth.org)
Young Men's Health:
Credible website with general health information for boys from 11- 25 years
TRAVELERS HEALTH
The Center for Disease Control:
Up to date health and vaccine recommendations, as well as safety and travel guidance, for international travelers