Books, Links & Community Resources
Below you can find books and links to websites that we find helpful.
These books and internet links will direct you to more detailed information about specific pediatric health topics. We have reviewed these sites and consider them reliable—however, errors may occasionally occur during site revisions over which we have no control. If you find information on one of these links which appears to be inaccurate, please contact your child’s pediatrician to discuss your specific concern.
Adolescent / Teen Health
Books
- Natterson Ph.D., C. (2012) The Care of Keeping You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls
- Schaefer, V.L. (2012) The Care of Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls.
Asthma / Allergy
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Children with ADHD
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association
- Children and Adults with ADHD: Support groups, resources
- Teaching advice for ADHD kids
- Parents Med Guide: Quality information about medications for ADHD
Books
- Barkley Ph.D., R. (2000) Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents
- Brooks Ph.D., R. (2002) Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child (S. Goldstein, Ph.D.)
- Brown Ph.D., T. (2006) Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults
- Dawson, G. (2002) A Parent's Guide to Asberger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenge and Help Your Child Thrive (McPartland, J. & Ozonoff, S.)
- Gordon Ph.D., M. Jumpin' Johnny Get Back to Work! A Child's Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity
- Nadeau Ph.D., K. (2004) Learning to Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids about ADHD (E. Dixon Ph.D. & C. Beyl)
- Quinn, P. Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD or ADHD
- Quinn, P. (2001) ADD and the College Student: A Guide for High School and College Students with Attention Deficit Disorder
- Rief, S. The ADHD Book of Lists: A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders
Bedwetting
Books For Children
Breastfeeding
Child Health / Development
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Concussion
Cough (Pediatric) and Cold Medicines
Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Health at Birth and Beyond
- My Children's Teeth: AAPD website, search engine for pediatric dentists by zip code
- Washington Dental Service Foundation
Divorce
Books
- Brown, L.K. (1988) Dinosaurs Divorce (M. Brown)
- Emery, R.E. (2006) The Truth about Children and Divorce: Dealing With Your Emotions So You and Your Children Can Thrive
Environmental Health
General Information
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Centers for Disease Control
- Child and Family Web Guide from Tufts University
- Nemours Foundation
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Common Sense Media- Reviews & Age Ratings for Media: Reviews on Kid & Teen Friendly Apps for tablets and phones
GI (Constipation / Encopresis)
*Book also available (by Thomas R. Duhamel, Ph.D.)
Nicotine
Quitting Vaping
- Quitting Vaping
- Quit Vaping: teen.smokefree.gov/quit-vaping
- Truth Initiative: truthinitiative.org/research-resources/quitting-smoking-vaping/quitting-e-cigarettes
- text “DITCHJUUL” to 88709
- For parents/adults looking to help young people quit: text “QUIT” to (202) 899-7550
- Smoke Free Teen
Quitting Nicotine
- Smoke Free Teen: teen.smokefree.gov
- How Can I Quit Smoking?: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/quit-smoking.html
Nutrition
Parenting
- Cooper House
- Love and Logic: 1-800-838-4065
- Program for Early Parent Support
- Temperament and Discipline
Books
- Meg Zweiback R.N. (2009) Keys to Toilet Training
- Joanna Cole (1993) Parents Book of Toilet Training
- Daniel J. Siegel and Mary Hartzell (2013) Parenting From the Inside Out
- Helen F. Neville BS RN and Diane Clark Johnson (2015) Temperament Tools: Working with Your Child's Inborn Traits
- Mary Sheedy Kurcinka (2015) Raising Your Spirited Child
- Elizabeth Crary (1993) Without Spoiling or Spanking
- Mark L. Brenner (2001) When "No" Gets You Nowhere: Teaching Your Toddler and Child Self-Control
- Irene Van der Zande and Magda Gerber (2011) 1,2,3… The Toddler Years: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers
- Thomas Phelan (2016) 1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting
- Jane Nelsen Ed.D.(2006) Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills
- John Gottman and Joan Declaire (1999) Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child The Heart of Parenting
Puberty Resources
Rare Diseases
Safety
Sleep
Books
- Cohen, G. (2002) American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Sleep: Birth Through Adolescence
- Harvey M.D., K. (2002) The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying, and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer
- Mindell, J. Sleeping Through the Night: How Infants, Toddlers, and Their Parents Can Get a Good Night's Sleep
- Weisbluth M.D., M. (1999) Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
Vaccines & Immunizations
Temperament Tools
- Boyer Children’s Clinic
- Experimental Education Unit
- Parent Help 123: Family Health Hotline 1-800-322-2588. Free developmental screening.
- Swedish Hospital/Pediatric Therapy Unity
- Wonderland Developmental Center
Books
- T. Berry Brazelton (2006) Touchpoints
- Lise Eliot (2000) What's Going On In There?: How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life
- John Gottman (1998) Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child The Heart of Parenting
- Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (2012) How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Travel Medicine
