Helpful Links

Adolescent Health

www.stayteen.org - Information for and by teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
www.teenhealthfx.com - TeenHealthFX.com is a reliable online resource for teens who have questions about their health, their bodies, relationships, and sexuality. It is informative, and encourages teens to also discuss these issues with their doctor and parents.

Advocacy

www.acnj.org - The Association for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is the state's foremost child research and advocacy organization. For 30 years ACNJ has advocated for policies and programs that improve the lives of children and families in New Jersey. Over the years, ACNJ's issues have expanded from child welfare and juvenile justice to include early care and education, health and support for low-income families.
www.edlawcenter.org - Site of the Education Law Center serving New Jersey, which can help you understand and negotiate public education systems for your child.
www.nj.gov/dcf/ - The website of the New Jersey Office of the Child Advocate provides policy and other information related to child protection, health, juvenile justice, mental health, and children's legal rights.

Allergy/Asthma

www.aaaai.org - Site of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology; find lots of information about asthma and allergy here.
www.aanma.org - The Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics) helps parents and children cope with allergies and asthma.
www.foodallergy.org - Dedicated site for kids, teens, and adults with valuable information from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.

Attention Deficit Disorder

www.chadd.org - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder site offers support and resources for children and adults.
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/index.shtml - Facts about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Breastfeeding

www.breastfeeding.com - A popular resource for nursing mothers; includes information on child health topics.
www.kellymom.com - This user-friendly site provides breastfeeding advice, handouts, and practical information.
www.llli.org - International breastfeeding organization provides support for feeding your newborn and infant, as well as many other resources for breastfeeding. Text is available in many languages.
www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding - Maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; excellent breastfeeding site that starts with the basics and answers many common questions about technique, benefits, concerns, pumping, storing, and more.

Child Development

www.aap.org - The American Academy of Pediatrics offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
www.autismnj.org - This site from Autism New Jersey, a nonprofit agency, provides information about advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation.
www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/autism.htm - University of Michigan guide to child development and behavior resources.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infantandtoddlerdevelopment.html - Trusted health information on child development from Medline Plus

Diseases

www.acponline.org/patients_families - The American College of Physicians provides information about diseases and conditions.
www.cdc.gov - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides a wealth of information about many health topics.
www.mayoclinic.com - Mayo Clinic website provides information on diseases and tips for a healthy lifestyle.
www.ninds.nih.gov/index.htm - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's website provides information on neurological disorders.
www.webmd.com - WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support.

General Parenting

www.aacap.org - The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides information about mental health disorders and resources for children and teens.
www.aap.org - The American Academy of Pediatrics offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
www.ada.org/ - The American Dental Association provides useful information about fluoride, cavities, and more.
www.cdc.gov - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides a wealth of information about many health topics.
www.hhs.gov/kids - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site for children covers various topics for parents and children and offers many links to other sites.
www.kidsgrowth.com - Provides online health information and resources for parents and teens.
www.kidshealth.org - Information for parents, kids, and teens from Nemours Foundation.

Health Maintenance and Prevention

www.ada.org/ - The American Dental Association provides useful information about fluoride, cavities, and more.
www.familydoctor.org - American Academy of Family Physicians site provides health information for the whole family.
www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers - The U. S. Food and Drug Administration site provides information on food safety, food labeling, and nutrition, as well as selected health topics.
www.choosemyplate.gov - Established by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, this site offers information about maintaining a healthy diet.
www.nj.quitnet.com - The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services provides support and cessation recommendations for smokers.
www.vaccine.chop.edu - Reliable, accurate information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
www.vaccinesafety.edu - The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Institute for Vaccine Safety site provides an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety.

Medication

www.drugs.com - Drugs.com provides independent information on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and natural products; includes a pill identifier and interactions checklist.
www.medlineplus.gov - MedlinePlus provides extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.

Nutrition and Fitness

www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers - FDA site provides information on food safety, nutrition, and cosmetics.
www.choosemyplate.gov - Interactive tools from the U.S. Department of Agriculture help teach parents and children about nutrition and healthy food choices.

Safety

www.aapcc.org - American Association of Poison Control Centers offers important information for poison safety and education.
www.cpsc.gov - Learn about recalled toys and other products from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
www.mysafehome.org - Find practical information about making your home safe; offers a room by room tour of potential dangers and solutions.
www.npic.orst.edu - The National Pesticide Information Center provides information to help you make informed decisions about pesticide use.
www.usa.safekids.org - A site dedicated to preventing childhood injury, with great safety guidelines for car seats, fire safety, and poison prevention, as well as links for recalls, car seat installation, and more.

Travel

www.cdc.gov/travel - Check this site before traveling abroad for important information on health-related topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vaccinations

www.cispimmunize.org - Specific information about immunizations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
www.vaccine.chop.edu - Reliable, accurate information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
www.vaccinesafety.edu - Independent assessments of vaccines and vaccine safety, plus educational information provided by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Women's Health

www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast - The National Cancer Institute offers information about breast cancer, including treatment, prevention, genetics, clinical trials, screening and testing, and related information.
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/ovarian - Information about ovarian cancer, including risks, screening, and prevention, from The National Cancer Institute.
www.healthywomen.org - Named top women's health website by Good Housekeeping magazine; gives women the latest health information, including news updates, health tips, resources, and extensive coverage of hundreds of health topics.
www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone - The National Institute of Health's Osteoporosis and Related Bone Disease website provides information on osteoporosis and bone related disorders.

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