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We're proud to bring you this list of KidSource approved and rated websites! Each website has been reviewed by the KidSource staff for its content, overall quality and ease of use. We've sorted them by age group or by category.
Our rating system for these websites is:
- Best, in depth and most helpful overall
- Very Good, but more specific in focus
- Good reference material
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American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.Our Web site features a wide variety of information for parents on its YOU and YOUR FAMILY page.
The AAP is the definitive source of pediatric information. At their site you'll find electronic access to articles from their professional publication - Pediatrics, plus great articles such as the "Family Guide to Car Seats". In addition, there are many great books and pamphlets for sale.
Children with Diabetes is the on-line source for kids, parents and families with juvenile diabetes.
If your child, or a child you know, has diabetes, you'll find this site an excellent source of information. It has both the depth and breadth of information to be a valuable resource for both parents and health care professionals.
InteliHealth - Home to Johns Hopkins Health Information
InteliHealth, a joint venture between Aetna U.S. Healthcare and Johns Hopkins University and Health System, was established in 1996 to offer one of the most comprehensive and timely collections of health information from leading industry sources. Committed to providing the highest quality and most up-to-date health information. To provide the highest standards of quality, the information on the InteliHealth site is reviewed and approved by experts at Johns Hopkins, the nation's best hospital for eight consecutive years according to U.S. News and World Report.
This is an excellent medical site for the healthcare consumer that balances easily understandable medical information with more technical and in-depth coverage. The free daily newsletter is a great way to keep on top of important health topics and we use it regularly. The site has a good, dedicated section on pediatrics.
KidsHealth, created by doctors and health professionals, provides information to parents and kids about a wide range of children's health care issues. Using a fun, colorful train theme, award-winning KidsHealth provides up-to-date reliable information about growth, well child care, behavior, common childhood illnesses, immunizations, asthma, hyperactivity and lots more.
This is one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical sites we've found. It's well designed and divided into sections for kids, parents and professionals. The kids' section has those common, but difficult quesitions that children ask. The parents' section has one of the best reference sections on childhood diseases on the web. The information is both understandable and technically complete.
The Mayo Clinic Health O@sis site is a leading provider of reliable, comprehensive health information, updated every weekday by Mayo physicians, scientists, writers and educators, to bring you up-to-date information on a wide variety of medical topics. Mayo Health O@sis provides a growing database of explanations on how to treat common and not-so-common illnesses, as well as information on disease prevention, diet & nutrition, pregnancy & children, women’s health and resource centers for Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Allergies & Asthma, Heart and Medicine.
If there is anything you need to know about health for you, your family, or relatives, then start here. The renowned Mayo Clinc has brought a vast amount of understandable, yet detailed, healthcare information to the Internet. Of interest to KidSource parents will be the "allergy and asthma", "women's health" and "diet and nutrition". (The "Pregnancy and Childrens" area has been reviewed separately.)
Mayo Health O@sis: Pregnancy & Children Resource Center
Mayo’s Pregnancy & Children’s Health Resource Center contains Reference Articles ranging from Pregnancy- to Child-related topics (first aid, health care options, pediatric diseases/ conditions, prevention and safety) are updated daily. In addition, this section of the Mayo Clinic Health O@sis site contains: a personal Due-Date Calculator, information by trimester or subject, Ask the Mayo Physician, Quizzes, daily feature articles, and Other Sites for additional resources.
An excellent site! There is a wealth of medical information here on pregnancy and children's health. The "Ask a Physician" section has the answers to many common and not so common questions that parents ask about their child's health. Definitely a site worth visiting.
Parenting Q&A organizes parenting answers in an easy-to-use Web site that offers parents resources, practical tips, and essays on hundreds of topics. Unlike other sites, Parenting Q&A members are guaranteed an answer. If the hundreds of answers online don't help, we'll write you a personal reply from our panel of experts.
Parenting Q&A is a site rich with a wide variety of parenting information. It's divided into topics to make it easy to use. You can post questions to experts or chat with other parents.
Pregnancy Today is an interactive resource and community for expectant and hopeful parents. We offer Expert Q&A forums with both medical/birthing specialists (doctors, midwives, doulas, a nutritionist and more) as well as from lifestyle panelists (home style, cooking, fitness, financial planning and others). There's also the customizable online birth planner, due date calculators, a day-by-day pregnancy calendar, message boards, birth stories , many articles from our print journal, news, as well as trivia, games and more to guide you through pregnancy with the greatest of ease! Pregnancy Today also publishes a monthly print journal and hosts several pregnancy & parenting e-mail lists, including the "due date lists."
If you are, or want to be pregnant, this is a great site to visit. Filled with practical information and fun ideas. While the content isn't incredibly 'deep', it's timely and helpful. The site is well designed, with great graphics.
Product recall information in one comprehensive location. Toys, household items, autos etc., and food recalls, listed and categorized for quick navigation. Email service available to alert you to these potentilayy critical issues, free site.
This site has a very comprehensive list of recalls, safety information and product warnings, covering a very wide range or products and services. It's easy to navigate, but the search engine needs work.
The Virtual Children's Hospital, a project of the Children's Hospital of Iowa and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, provides information on children's health to consumers and health care providers.
This site is rich in a wide variety of medical information for parents of children of all ages. The information is well written, easy to understand and practical. A good site to visit for many medical issues faced by parents.
Breastfeeding Answers from Ameda/Egnell
This series has diverse topics, including prenatal information, positioning baby at the breast, nutrition for the nursing mother, fathering the breastfed baby. Problems addressed include jaundice, thrush, and breastfeeding the premature baby. Working and breastfeeding is covered. Topics referring to pumping include choosing a pump, using a pump, and pumping and storing breastmilk.
Answers to common and complex breastfeeding questions as well as resources for breast pumps and supplies.
Eating Disorders at Miningco.com
A helpful directory of eating disorders links and information including pen pals and a chat room. You may receive specific guidance from guide Chris Hay, M.C.
If you need information about any eating disorder, then start at this site. You'll find short informative descriptions and a long list of links for each disorder. Links point at chat rooms, therapy options, symptoms and crisis centers. This site has information for people of all ages.
National Mental Health and Education Center for Children and Families
The National Mental Health and Education Center for Children and Families, a public service program of the National Association of School Psychologists, is an information and action network to foster best practices in education and mental health for children and families--which builds upon strengths, understands diversity, and supports families. The Center provides free information to parents, teachers, administrators and policy makers on issues concerning children's education and mental health.
Whether you are a parent or a teacher you'll find a wide variety of informative articles and newsletters on this site. In the Parenting and Family area we found articles entitled "Steps Towards Effective Parenting", and "Homework Survival Guide". Many of the articles require the free Adobe reader for viewing.
Parenting Today's Teen is a valuable resource for those who live with or work with teens. Articles, written by professionals and parents, cover today's teen issues: pregnancy, discipline, curfew, drugs and alcohol, education, lying, stepfamilies, depression and more. Our book store is filled with parenting-related books, and our parenting forum is a place to find support, ask questions and make new friends. We're here to help you navigate those sometimes-frustrating teen years--you're not alone!
If you have teens, then you'll want to visit this site. You'll find articles on everything from "teens and jobs" to "Is this kid normal or have I failed as a parent". They don't shy away from the tough issues either, and you'll find many warm and touching sections as well.
Rare Genetic Diseases in Children: An Internet Resource Gateway
The Gateway Kiosk was designed as a means for people affected by rare genetic diseases, whether family or professional, to locate others in order to share information. It consists of five Topic Forums: Chromosomal Disorders, Lifelink Search, Medical Notice, Open Topic and Support Group. A Moderator Updates page explains how the Kiosk is managed and provides links to similar web resources.
This site is a valuable resource for parents and other caregivers who wish to read and respond to families and professionals posting information on genetic diseases in children.
THE PARENT ADVISOR'S Health & Safety
A huge emphasis of this site is on the health and safety of children, current recalled children's toys and products, car seats and air bag warnings and proper usage, new teen driving laws as well as environmental hazards, safety at home, school and daycare. Articles range from newborn through late teens.
This site has lots of information for parents including health & safety articles, activities, nutrition and education information and recall notices.
The Processed Apples Institute
This site gives kids a chance to play games and, at the same time, learn about drinking healthy beverages such as 100% apple juice.
Visually fun, this site also contains recipes, nutritional information, the story of Johnny Appleseed and more. A great place to visit with your kids. From the Processed Apples Institute.
WebMD is an Internet-based healthcare network that connects physicians, hospitals, third-party payors, and consumers to a virtual world of medical information, tools, and services. As a premier "healthcare portal," WebMD is a single point of access to insurance verification and referrals via an electronic data interchange service, enhanced communications services, branded healthcare content and other Web-based offerings.
WebMD has a wider range of medical information than other sites - some of it is much more technical and more oriented towards the medical professional than found elsewhere. So if you are looking for serious medical content, this is a good place to explore. WebMD also has many communities on a wide range of medical topics. While we could not find a dedicated area for pediatric issues, we used the search engine to find specific pediatric topics.
Have you got a newborn in the family? Then check out this free birth announcement service for new parents. They offer free Web pages announcing births, so that faraway families can share in the bragging.
This site contains a wide variety of newborn and prenatal information and free services, from baby names, childbirth and breastfeeding information to birth announcements.
Biology Lectures on Human Genetics for High School Students
Human genetics, cardiovascular biology, and the role of the kidney in hypertension are the focus of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute 1998 Holiday Lectures on Science, Of Hearts and Hypertension: Blazing Genetic Trails. In conjunction with the free science lectures, the biology education website provides webcasting of the lectures, video chat with the scientists, interactive multimedia, online exhibits, and a host of resources that make complex concepts easier to understand.
This is a highly interactive site for the teaching of biology. While the curriculum is really oriented to suplement a classroom setting (with teaching guides, etc.), students at home can view lectures and learn about many advanced biological concepts. To make best use of this site you'll need support for video, shockwave and Java.
Dia B Tees Info Center has sections such as chat rooms, complications, nutrition, software, medications, natural remedies, message boards, list servers, and a children's section with many more topics.
This site has a very comprehensive set of diabetes links and resources. There is a special section devoted to children's information.
Drynights for Good Mornings (TM)
Does your child still wet the bed? Are you still frustrated by wet sheets and extra laundry? www.drynights.com offers parents, children and healthcare providers information about the common condition called primary nocturnal enuresis, more commonly known as bed-wetting. Visit drynights.com to access information about the causes of, and treatments for, bed-wetting, as well as a list of resources where you can get help. The site is sponsored by Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
An informative site for parents, kids and the medical profession on the health issue of bedwetting. The site is produced by Rhône-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals and has do's and don'ts for parents, stories and advice for kids and resources on treatments for doctors. The articles provide insight and are careful to encourage positive and open therapies for this medical problem.
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc. (EDAP) is a national nonprofit clearinghouse for educational information on eating disorders and their prevention for parents, K-12 schools, colleges, coaches, sufferers, mental health professionals, educators, and more. EDAP programs promote healthy self-esteem and body image for girls, women, and men. Free information is available at 206-382-3587 or http://members.aol.com/edapinc. EDAP sponsors national Eating Disorders Awareness Week in February and several educational programs for grades K-12 and college. EDAP has over 400 volunteer coordinators (health professionals and educators) of events for its Awareness Week across the United States. EDAP sponsors a national training conference for educators and health professionals, publishes a newsletter and a wide variety of brochures and handouts on related topics.
This is a general information site for parents about a wide variety of eating disorders. You'll find preventative information, resources, school programs and more.
Hearing and language development website that is sponsered by Pfizer. Articles, development charts and questions and answers to common concerns regarding hearing and language.
If you are involved in children's healthcare or a speech and hearing specialist or are a parent of a child that has had ear infections, the Kid's Ear site sponsered by Pzifer Pharmaceuticals, will be of interest to you. There is a question and answer section, information on treatment of ear infections, contests, newsletters, and information on speech and language development milestones.
Knox Breastfeeding Accessories
Providing high quality breast pumps and other products to breastfeeding mothers. Also included is the "Breastfeeding Answers" series from Ameda/Egnell, twelve topics with up-to-date information.
If you are pregnant or the parent of a newborn, then you'll want to look at this site. While it's primarily a product sales site, you'll also find good information about the benefits of breastfeeding.
Natural Mom.com is a site dedicated to providing information, resources, conversation and shopping to the Natural Mom (and Dad). We focus on health and healing our families naturally. The site includes many articles, links, references guides, and newsletters, Send-A-Cure, Natural Mom Award, and encyclopedias of info. needed to heal our children and ourselves.
A visually beautiful and easy to navigate site devoted to alternative healthcare for pregnancy, childbirth and families.
RollerBags.com - Backpacks on Wheels!
Take that weight off your back! Rollerbags.com is the home site for the Roller Backpack, which is a backpack that allows you to easily transport heavy loads on wheels instead of straining your back. If you prefer, the Roller Backpack can also be carried like a traditional backpack using the adjustable padded shoulder straps. The back panel is padded for additional comfort. To help public awareness, Rollerbags.com is also sponsoring a childrens’ back pain resource site to house a collection of articles discussing the problem.
If you've ever wondered about how heavy backpacks may be effecting your child's back, then visit this site. They have a long list of news and reference articles on the topic. They also sell a truely unique backpack that converts into a pull cart with wheels.
Healthcare site for children with health, safety tips, resourceful links,safe links for kids and information about the non-profit organization. St. John's well child center serves the families of Los Angeles, California.
If you're looking for a variety of good safety and health tips, you'll find them here. You'll also find a good set of links to a variety of parenting, health and safety sites. This site will be of interest to all parents, not just those in the Los Angeles area.
"Taking The Bully By The Horns" is a self-help book/web site dedicated to helping children/young teens deal with Bullies/Self-esteem/Violence. Supported by Schs/Child Orgs/Parents/Dr.'s, we explore different ways kids are bullied - mentally and physically, how the bully becomes a bully, how the victim becomes a victim, & what can be done about it. Last year, 76.8% of students surveyed said they had been bullied/14% experienced servere (bad) reactions to the abuse. It's time to do something about it!
This website explores different ways children and teenagers are bullied (both mentally and physically), how the bully becomes a bully, how the victim becomes a victim (sometimes there's a fine line between the two!), and what can be done about it. It has information for parents, teachers and kids.
The web's first and finest baby care and child safety boutique. This site features hundreds of hard-to-find and unique baby care products from around the world and a wide assortment of safety and baby-proofing equipment. Easy to navigate and use, The ChildSecure Catalog has been making customers happy online since 1995! Customers also enjoy access to our extensive health and safety libraries and interactive "Ask The Doctor" column.
While primarily a site to sell children's safety products, this site does have a good assortment of safety and recall information.
America's Health Care Source - Careers and More!
Health Care Jobs Updated Daily, Career Info for Medical Professionals, also Continuing Education, Association and Licensure Info. Links and More!
If your teen is considering a career in the medical profession, then they will find a variety of references and links at this site.
This site talks about crib sheet safety and the hazards that fitted crib sheets currently on the market present the way these sheets are made children are able to pull them up and they become a hazard they are not made with enough material there currently aren't standards on crib sheets and there need to be
This personal page warns parents of infants and toddlers about the dangers of strangulation by fitted crib sheets. The author is a mother who lost her child and who wants to prevent this type of tragedy from happening to other children.
A free online magazine for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Features include Success Stories, Tips, a family advice column, informative disability related articles, a discussion forum, and more!
An on-line magazine for parents of special needs children that addresses the hope, success and some of the frustration of parenting such a child.
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Children's Institute (formerly The Rehabilitation Institute) is the region's leading comprehensive rehabilitation facility dedicated to serving the special needs of children and young adults.
This rehabilitation facility located in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania specializes in therapy and medical treatment for children children with special needs, diseases and disorders. The site provides an overview of their programs.
Help your son or daughter get the most from their soccer experience. In the words of Anne H. Woodworth, mom of Alexi Lalas, the best-known U.S. player, The Soccer Mom Handbook provides "a good solid background in soccer, combined with laughs and a basic message of common sense, ingredients that will make being a soccer mom one of the best experiences of your parenting." The website introduces the book and provides additional tips and information. Team managers will get help from other tips and the book What? ME Manage the Soccer Team?
If your child plays soccer, you'll appreciate this site. While it primarily promotes their books, you'll also find amusing and practical information about being an infamous "soccer mom".
