Health & Wellness Websites
Wondering where to find reliable medical information online? Browse our recommendations for accurate online resources you can depend on.
General Health & Parenting
- 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
- First Things First Parent Resources
- Conditions and DiseasesChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia
- KidsHealth.orgReliable information for parents, kids, teens, and educators.
- AZ Department of Health Services
- 211 ArizonaFind resources such as supplemental food and nutrition programs, shelter and housing options, utilities assistance, and more.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Adolescent Health
- Young Women's HealthDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s HospitalEn Español
- Young Women's Health (For Parents)En Español
- Young Men's HealthDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital
- Young Men's Health (For Parents)
- Teens HealthResources for Teens from KidsHealth.org
- I Wanna KnowThe American Social Health Association’s website for teens’ questions and answers
- Ash LineWe make quitting tobacco your greatest success
- My Life, My Quit
Asthma & Allergies
Behavior & Development
- Learning to Help Your Child and Your FamilyNational Alliance on Mental Illness
- Developmental MilestonesHealthyChildren.org
- National Institute of Child Health and DevelopmentInvestigating human development with a focus on understanding disabilities and important events that occur during pregnancy
- Learn the Signs. Act Early.This CDC web site helps you to track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.En Español
- LD OnlineAll about learning disabilities and ADHD
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD
- ADHD Handouts
- Stop Bullying
Immunizations
- Immunization ScheduleAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Vaccine Information Statements
- Vaccine Education CenterChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Vaccine Safety: The FactsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- VaccinateYourFamily.orgHelping to protect people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases
- Institute for Vaccine SafetyJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Immunize.orgFormerly Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Link removed and replaced with a "Statement from Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups on CDC Autism Website Changes"We have removed the link to the CDC website. We can no longer recommend it as reliable since it is now populated with anti-science, anti-vaccine information.
Insects
- Insect Sting AllergiesHealthyChildren.org
- How to Remove A TickHealthyChildren.org
- Head Lice: What Parents Need to Know
Nutrition & Diet
- Dr. Yum ProjectThe Dr. Yum Project is a non-profit organization on a mission to help families and communities overcome barriers to eating well.
- Dietary Reccommendations for Healthy ChildrenAmerican Heart Association
- My PlateUSDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion
- NutritionHealthyChildren.org
- Bite-Sized Milestones: Signs of Solid Food ReadinessHealthyChildren.org
- Infant NutritionUSDA MyPlate
Safety
- Poison Control CenterNational Capital Poison Control Center
- SafeKids.orgOur mission is to help prevent childhood injuries
- National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUp-to-date car seat information
- SafeTeenDriving.orgPartners for Safe Teen Driving
- Safety Education (CPSC)
- Product Recalls (CPSC)Consumer Product Safety Commission
- NetSmartzHow to stay safer on the Internet
Sleep
- Safe to Sleep
- Getting Your Baby to SleepHealthyChildren.org
- Back to Sleep, Tummy to PlayHealthyChildren.org
- Baby Sleep Advice for Parents & KidsPediatric Sleep Council
- Melatonin for Kids: What Parents Should Know About This Sleep AidHealthyChildren.org
- Sleep Tips for Your Family's Mental HealthHealthyChildren.org
- Staying Out Late & CurfewsHealthyChildren.org