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AAP Parent Education Library
Explore this library of expert advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics. This collection of over 800 handouts covers 200 topics ranging from Acne to Whooping Cough. Browse by topic or symptom, or use the search bar to find just what you need.
Children’s Health Resources
- HealthyChildren.orgThe AAP Parenting Website - HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians committed to the health of children of all ages.En Español
- Symptom CheckerUse this symptom checker to learn how serious your child’s symptoms are, whether you need to see the doctor, and how you can provide relief.En Español
- Well Child Visit HandoutsBright Futures handouts tailored for your child's age.En Español
- KidsHealth.orgReliable information for parents, kids, teens, and educators.
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked QuestionsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- COVID-19 HandoutsAAP Parent Education
- Virginia DSS Smartphone App for COVID-19 HelpVirginia Department of Social Services
- COVID-19 Anxiety WorkshopCOVID-19 Mental Health Resources
- Challenges Facing Kids During COVID-19PBS NewsHour
- Talking with Children About COVID-19Fred Rogers Center
Mental Health, Behavior, and Development
- Children’s Mental Health Month ResourcesVirginia Dept of Behavioral Health
- Mental Health ToolkitMental Health America
- Learning to Help Your Child and Your FamilyNational Alliance on Mental Illness
- Developmental MilestonesHealthyChildren.org
- Stop Bullying NowMassachusetts Aggression Reduction Center
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD
- First Signs – Autism and Developmental DelayEducating parents and professionals about autism and related disorders
- National Institute of Child Health and DevelopmentInvestigating human development with a focus on understanding disabilities and important events that occur during pregnancy
Immunization Resources
- Immunization ScheduleCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Vaccine Information StatementsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Vaccine Safety: The FactsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked QuestionsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- VaccinateYourFamily.orgHelping to protect people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases
- National Network for Immunization Information
- Institute for Vaccine SafetyJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Fitness & Nutrition
- Dr. Yum ProjectThe Dr. Yum Project is a non-profit organization on a mission to help families and communities overcome barriers to eating well.
- President’s Council on Fitness, Sport, and Nutrition
- Dietary Reccommendations for Healthy ChildrenAmerican Heart Association
- My PlateUSDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion
Allergy, Asthma, and Eczema
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- FoodAllergy.orgFood Allergy Research and Education
- Asthma ResourcesCenters for Disease Control
- American Lung Association
- National Eczema Society
Adolescent Health
- Young Women's HealthDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital
- Young Men's HealthDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding HandoutsAAP Parent Education
- Postpartum DepressionPostpartum Support Virginia
Health and Safety Guidance for Parents
Infant Health
- Please seek medical care if your baby is under 2 months old and has a temperature of 100.4 F or over.
- When possible, avoid sick people when your child is under two months of age.
Safe Sleeping for Infants
- Always put your baby to sleep on their back.
- It is safest for babies to sleep in a crib in your room, but not in your bed.
- Make sure the baby’s bed has a firm mattress and a tight sheet.
- Keep soft objects and loose bedding out of the crib (bumpers, pillows, comforters).
Car Safety
- Children should use a rear-facing safety seat until at least age 2.
- Children should use a booster seat until they are at least 8 years old and 4’9″ tall.
- Children should ride in the back seat of the car until they are 13 years old.
Dental Health
- Brush your child’s teeth twice a day and see a dentist two times a year.
- Bring your child to the dentist at age 3 or younger.
- Use a small amount of fluorinated toothpaste for children of all ages.
- Please stop using bottles by 15 months of age.
- Do not give a bottle in bed.
- Have regular times for your toddler to eat, please do not let them drink milk or juice constantly throughout the day.
General Safety
- Set the water heater so the temperature is 120 F or below.
- Do not use a baby walker.
- The poison control number is 1-800-222-1222.Keep medications, cleaning supplies, and poisons locked away.
- Make sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have working batteries (check monthly).
- Test the stability of large pieces of furniture such as bookshelves. Anchor these larger pieces of furniture to the wall.
- Place safety plugs (that are not choking hazards) in all unused electrical outlets.
Gun Safety
- If it is necessary to have a gun in the home, please store it unloaded and locked with the ammunition separate from the gun.
- If your child plays in other homes, please ask if guns are present and how they are stored.
Feeding your Infant/Child
- Do not give your child honey until they are over 1 year of age.
Safety Outside the Home
- Make sure your child has a properly fitting helmet.
- Children should wear a helmet each time they ride a bicycle, skateboard, ski, skate, or snowboard.
Safety Resources
- SafeKids.orgOur mission is to help prevent childhood injuries
- NetSmartzHow to stay safer on the Internet
- Poison.orgNational Capital Poison Control Center
- National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUp-to-date car seat information
- SafeTeenDriving.orgPartners for Safe Teen Driving
- Consumer Product Safety CommissionSafety education and recall information
- Recalls.govYour online resource for recalls
- Home Safety HandoutsAAP Parent Education
Get the Dose Right, Every Time
Easily determine the right dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for your child’s weight. Reminder – please do not give ibuprofen to childen under the age of 6 months.
For infants under 6 pounds, check with your doctor.
| Child's Weight | Medication | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 1.25 mL |
| 12-17 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 2.5 mL |
| 12-17 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 1.25 mL |
| 12-17 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 2.5 mL |
| 18-23 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 3.75 mL |
| 18-23 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 1.875 mL |
| 18-23 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 4 mL |
| 24-35 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 5 mL |
| 24-35 lbs | Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets) | 1 tablet |
| 24-35 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 2.5 mL |
| 24-35 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 5 mL |
| 36-47 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 7.5 mL |
| 36-47 lbs | Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets) | 1.5 tablets |
| 36-47 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 3.75 mL |
| 36-47 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 7.5 mL |
| 48-59 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 10 mL |
| 48-59 lbs | Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets) | 2 tablets |
| 48-59 lbs | Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength) | 1 tablet |
| 48-59 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 5 mL |
| 48-59 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 10 mL |
| 48-59 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 2 tablets |
| 48-59 lbs | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 1 tablet |
| 60-71 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 12.5 mL |
| 60-71 lbs | Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets) | 2.5 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs | Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength) | 1 tablet |
| 60-71 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 12.5 mL |
| 60-71 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 2.5 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 1 tablet |
| 72-95 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 15 mL |
| 72-95 lbs | Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets) | 3 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs | Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength) | 1.5 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 15 mL |
| 72-95 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 3 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 1.5 tablets |
| 96 lbs or more | Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength) | 2 tablets |
| 96 lbs or more | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 20 mL |
| 96 lbs or more | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 4 tablets |
| 96 lbs or more | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 2 tablets |
| 20-24 lbs | Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid) | 4 mL |
| 25-37 lbs | Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid) | 5 mL |
| 38-49 lbs | Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid) | 7.5 mL |
| 50-99 lbs | Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid) | 10 mL |
| 25-37 lbs | Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables) | 1 tablet |
| 38-49 lbs | Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables) | 1.5 tablets |
| 50-99 lbs | Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables) | 2 tablets |
| 100 lbs or more | Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables) | 4 tablets |
| 25-49 lbs | Diphenhydramine Tablets 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Tablets) | 1/2 tablet |
| 50-99 lbs | Diphenhydramine Tablets 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Tablets) | 1 tablet |
| 100 lbs or more | Diphenhydramine Tablets 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Tablets) | 2 tablets |
| 50-99 lbs | Diphenhydramine Capsules 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Capsules or Liqui-Gels) | 1 capsule |
| 100 lbs or more | Diphenhydramine Capsules 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Capsules or Liqui-Gels) | 2 capsules |
Important Instructions
- Always read and follow the label instructions.
- Whenever possible, use the dosing device that comes with the product. Available options are syringes, droppers and medicine cups. Regular spoons are not reliable.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Repeat dose every 4-6 hours as needed while symptoms last.
- Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
- Do not use with any other product containing Acetaminophen.
- Source: HealthyChildren.org
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
- Not for use for children under 6 months of age.
- Repeat dose every 6-8 hours as needed.
- Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
- Source: HealthyChildren.org
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Do not give this medication to children under age 2 years, unless we specifically direct you to use it.
- Repeat dose every 6 hours as needed.
- Children’s Benadryl Liquid: 12.5 mg/5 ml.
- Children’s Benadryl Fastmelts: Each fastmelt tablet contains 12.5 mg of Diphenhydramine HCL, which is the same as the chewable tablets.
- Risk of side effects: May cause drowsiness or have a stimulant effect sometimes called parodoxical excitation. Use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery after dosing due to potential for sedation and decreased alertness. This is especially relevant for teen drivers.
- Source: HealthyChildren.org
24/7 Access with My Kid’s Chart
Life is busy. Juggling your day-to-day schedule and staying on top of your family’s health care can be a challenge, but our patient portal can help. Access your child’s medical records 24/7 from your home, office or smart phone.
Need to sign up?
We encourage all families to sign up for the portal to help us be sustainable and paperless. Please contact our office to get started!
Convenient Access to Health Records
From the patient portal, you can review a complete health information summary for each child in your care, including:
- Most recent well child visit date
- Upcoming appointments
- Historical visits and visit summaries
- A summary of labs and medical tests
- A problem list, allergy list and medications list
- A complete immunization record, available to download
- Growth parameters, available to download
- Payment options
See the My Kid’s Chart User’s Guide to familiarize yourself with all of the features currently available.
Secure Communication
Secure messaging is a feature of our patient portal. You can use it to contact us about non-urgent medical questions and medication refills. Please note this is monitored by our front desk staff/triage nurse and will be forwarded in a timely manner to the appropriate physician. Allow 24-48 hours for your questions to be answered. If you do not receive a response, please call our office.
We will communicate with you via the portal for lab results and non-urgent communication in order to link communication within your child’s chart.
What is CHADIS?
CHADIS (Child Health and Development Interactive System) is an interactive online screening tool designed to provide your children with the best care possible. CHADIS does this by assisting in the early diagnosis of developmental, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns as well as a variety of health risks that can be difficult to see during a typical visit. All responses are completely confidential and cannot be viewed by anyone except your doctor.
HOW TO USE CHADIS
Conveniently provide important information your doctor needs by completing questionnaires that evaluate health, behavior, or development.
- You will receive email or text requests to login to your patient portal and complete the questionnaires in CHADIS.
- Please click the link in the email or text to log in to your practice’s patient portal.
- Click the orange “Start Questionnaires” button to complete the questionnaires before your appointment.
What can CHADIS do for you?
Using your smartphone, tablet, or computer, with CHADIS you can:
- List Your Concerns
When you fill out your CHADIS questionnaires, this is a time you can communicate to your health team any health concerns and define the purpose of your visit. - Provide Health History
The office may ask you to give or update your child’s health history or tell them about any changes in your health since your last visit. - Fill Out Health-Related Questionnaires
The CHADIS questionnaires may ask you questions about your physical or emotional health and will help your health care provider plan how to direct your visit and provide you with the highest level of health care. If this is a visit for your child, the questionnaires will also help show how your child is developing for their age. Teens have their own private access to fill out their questionnaire and allows them to be more open about their concerns. - Get Input From Teachers or Caregivers
Teachers and caregivers can fill out questionnaires for your child which will provide a larger picture of your child’s health and behavior needs and increase their ability to succeed. - Access Educational Materials
Capture your child’s special memories and achievements in a keepsake format, find suggested educational activities based on your child’s development, access necessary educational paperwork, access local or national resources and other interesting educational materials.
Telemedicine Visits with Doxy.me
Our telemedicine platform Doxy.me offers patients and their parents a new means to connect with our health providers. Telemedicine visits will be done with live audio-video technology in a HIPPA-compliant fashion.
While not every complaint will be suitable for a virtual visit, our providers will work as appropriate through this platform to review your concerns, answer questions, review medications, order testing, and coordinate referrals.
Please call our office to make telemedicine appointments. You do not need a Doxy.me account. The visit can be done from a computer or mobile device.
At the time of your appointment, you will receive an e-mail with a direct link. Please be sure you are on a WiFi with a strong signal in a private location. Your child must be present for most virtual visits, unless it is a parent to provider consultation visit.
Please Note
- We reserve the right to request a patient come into the office to be seen.
- Co-pays will apply to telemedicine visits and can be paid on the patient portal prior to your visit.
- Policies are subject to change.
Tips for Your Telemedicine Visit
- Good lighting is helpful. Place the light in front of you and your child, rather than behind you.
- Please have your child’s recent weight and temperature.
- We may need to review any medications your child is using, and verify your preferred pharmacy.
Privacy Considerations
Please understand that while this software is HIPAA-compliant, by choosing to do a virtual visit, you are agreeing to electronic communication of you or your child’s health information through audio, video, and/or photo technology. While our software is secure, consider any privacy needs in your space as well.
