Asthma & Allergy
Asthma (PDF) (NEW)
A Guide to Asthma (PDF)
What is Asthma (PDF)
Asthma and Allergies (PDF)
Allergy Avoidance Tips (PDF)
Asthma Resources (PDF)
Asthma Action Plan (PDF)
Spacer MDIs (PDF)

Wheezing and Bronchiolitis
What is RSV? (PDF)

Useful Links
American Academy of Allergy and Immunology
How to use the dry powder inhaler
How to use a spacer with a mask
How to use a spacer without a mask
How to use an MDU closed-mouth inhaler (use of spacer o preferred method of use)

Austism
Autism Resources (PDF)

Child Development
Your Baby’s Development: Birth to 3 Months
Your Baby’s Development: 3 to 6 Months
Your Baby’s Development: 6 to 9 Months
Your Baby’s Development: 9 to 12 Months
Your Child’s Development: 15 to 18 Months
Your Child’s Development: 18 to 24 Months
Your Child’s Development: 24 to 30 Months
Your Child’s Development: 30 to 36 Months
Child Problems at School (PDF)
Promoting Speech Development (PDF)
Baby Food Guide 4m-6m-9m (PDF)

Teething
Teething Article (PDF)

Temper Tantrums
Parents Guide for Discipline (PDF)

Thumb Sucking
Thumb Sucking Article (PDF)

Toilet Training and Constipation
Toilet Training Resistance (PDF)
Stool Holding (PDF)
Toilet Training Basics (PDF)

Useful Links
Bedwetting Store
Infant/Child Safety & Prevention
Mayo Clinic
WebMd
Downs Syndrome Healthcare Guidelines
Complete Guide to Education and Special Needs Apps
Kids Health: Temper Tantrum
Kids Source: Help. It’s Another Tantrum

Cough & Colds
Coughs, Colds, and Antibiotics (PDF)
FDA Medication Recommendation (PDF)
Guide for Parents (PDF)

Fever
A Fever Guide for Parents (PDF)

Headaches & Migraines
Migraine Triggers (PDF)

Migraine Triggers
Concussion and Migraine Medications and Vitamins, Dietary Supplements and Over-the-Counter Medications (PDF)

Vomiting, Diarrhea & Constipation
Diarrhea (PDF)
When to Call a Provider (PDF)
Guide to Vomiting (PDF)
Constipation in Children (PDF)

Useful Links
Flu & Respiratory Disease Prevention
10 Things for Parents to Know About the Flu Vaccine
CDC – Flu Information
Inactivated Influenza VIS
Live Influenza VIS

 
American Academy of Pediatrics Family Media Plan
Family Media Toolkit: Age-based guidelines for children’s media and device use 
Constantly Connected: Adverse Effects Of Media On Children & Teens
Cell Phones: What’s The Right Age To Start?
Why To Limit Your Child’s Media Use
Why To Avoid TV For Infants & Toddlers
Keeping Technology In Check: Mindful Technology Use DOs For Parents
Healthy Digital Media Use Habits For Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Medication Dosages
Motrin and Tylenol Dosing Guidelines (PDF)
Should you give your kids medicine for coughs and colds? (FDA)
OTC Cough and Cold Products: Not For Infants and Children Under 2 Years of Age (FDA: Q&A)

Anxiety and Depression
Agression (MOAS Form)
Anxiety (SCARED Form)
Depression (PHQ-9A Form)

Austism
Autism Resources (PDF)

Teen Suicide
Teen Suicide Blog (PDF)
Teen Suicide Blog 2: Teen Stress, Coping and Seeking Help (PDF)

Mental Health Resources

Psychiatry References (PDF)
Psychology References (PDF)
Counseling & Therapy References (PDF)
Mental Health Resources (PDF)

Useful Links
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Anxiety Disorders Association of America – Anxiety in Children and Teens
Childhood Anxiety Network
Worry Wise Kids’ Website
Austin Child Guidance Center – Parent

Parent Education and Training
CDC – ADHD Homepage
National Resource Center on ADHD

For concerns on this topic, we also have our Behavioral Health Team that can help! Click here check out their page for more resources and how to schedule an appointment.

Breastfeeding
Safe Medications while Breastfeeding (PDF)
Lactation Consultants (PDF)
Breast Feeding Positions (PDF)
Sore Nipples (PDF)
Breast Feeding Resources (PDF)
Breast Feeding Log (PDF)
Breast Feeding Questionnaire (PDF)
Plugged Ducts (PDF)

Circumcision
Circumcision (PDF)

Newborn Care
Intro to Parenting – Newborn Care (PDF)
Initial Newborn Handout (PDF)
Head Positioning Protocol for Newborns (PDF)
Neck Stretching Exercises (PDF)
Newborn First Check-up (PDF)
One Month Check Up (PDF)
Torticollis (PDF)

Post Partum Depression
Questionaire screen for Post Partum Depression (PDF)

Nutrition & Obesity
Pediatric Obesity Resources (PDF)
Pediatric Nutritional Guidelines (PDF)
Picky Eating Prevention (PDF)
Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders (PDF)
Childhood Obesity (PDF)

Excercise & Hydration
Heat Stress (PDF)
What and What Not to Drink (PDF)
Feeling Faint (PDF)
Lifestyle Guidlines (PDF)
Getting the Most out of Sports (PDF)

Useful Links
NEW Video: LISD Obesity & Nutritional Wellness Presentation. Dr. Brent Cardwell
ChooseMyPlate.gov replaces Food Pyramid
Daily Food Plans
Sample Recipes
Sample Menus and More Recipes
Same Menu for 2000 Calorie Food Pattern
Childhood Obesity: Paren’t Guide
Healthy Kids Challenge
Nutrition for Everyone
Rachel Ray Teaches Families to Cook
National Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
Physical Activity for Everyone
Sports Injury Prevention
America’s Move to Raise a Healthier Generation

Car Seat Safety
How to Choose and Use
Insect Repellent (PDF)
Water Safety (PDF)
Protecting Your Child’s
Skin from the Sun (PDF)
Fire Safety and Burn Prevention (PDF)
Lead is a Poison (PDF)
Poison Ivy Poison Oak Poison Sumac (PDF)
West Nile Virus Fact Sheet
Zika Prevention Mosquito Repellent Blog (PDF)Dry Drowning and Other Submersion Injuries (PDF)

Teens & Alcohol
Adolescent Risk Screening (PDF)
Just Say No (PDF)
What and What NOT to Drink (PDF)

Teens & Sexuality
Websites for Teens (PDF)

Acne
Types of Acne and Associated Treatment (PDF)

Useful Links
American Academy of family Physicians
Kids Health on Alcohol
MADD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving
The American Academy of child & Adolescent Psychiatry
The Cool Spot for Teens – 11-13
Abstinence Clearinghouse
American Academy of Pediatrics Puberty Page
Teenage Pregnancy
Teens & Sexual Health

Baby
First Week of Life
2 Weeks
1 Month
2 Months
4 Months
6 Months
9 Months
12 Months

Toddler
12 Months
15 Months
18 Months
24 Months
30 Months

Preschool
3-5 Years

Grade School
6-10 Years
11-12 Years

Teens
13-14 Years
15-18 Years

Adults (18+):
– Wellness Check every year
– Influenza (flu) vaccine every year
– Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for ages 19 years

Baby’s First Shots
Newborn Immunization Guide (PDF)

Every Child by Two
Every Child by Two Campaign (PDF)

Vaccination Schedule
Immunization Schedule (11-2014) (PDF)
2014-2015 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K-12

Vaccination Safety
After the Shots (PDF)
After the Shots (Spanish) (PDF)
Vaccines Really Are Safe (PDF)
Vaccines Are Safe Article
Vaccines and Autism Article (PDF)
Vaccine Misconception Information: The Facts About Childhood Vaccinations & What You Should Know (PDF)
Vaccine- and Vaccine Safety-Related Q&A Sheets
Aluminum is Safe in Vaccines (PDF)
Should I Vaccinate My Child?

Vaccination Safety
Every Child by Two Campaign
Merck Vaccines
Battling Infectious Diseases in the 20th Century: The Impact of Vaccine
Recommended immunization schedule for persons aged 0 through 6 years
Recommended immunization schedule for persons aged 7 through 18 years
Catch-up immunization schedule for persons aged 4 months through 18 years who start late or who are more than 1 month behind
Penn & Teller Support Vaccines
AAP’s childhood Immunization Support Program
Vaccine Education Center
Institute for Vaccine Safety
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Childhood Immunizations (Video)