Parent Education and Resources

Here are some health guidelines and topics put forward by the American Academy of Pediatrics

• https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/

• https://www.aap.org/en/advocacy/

Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) and Sleep Environment

• https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/138/5/e20162938

Here is a vaccine information schedule and vaccine safety topics for children. 

• https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/

• https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/topics.html

• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/public.shtm

  A nutritious and age appropriate diet is essential to keeping children healthy. Here are some references to help with nutrition, but feel free to schedule an appointment for further questions.

• https://www.eatright.org/for-kids

• https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/default.aspx

Adolescent Health

• https://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/index.htm

Newborn Screening

• https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/newbornscreening-program/index.html

Developmental Milestones

• https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

Do you wonder what to do when your child develops a fever, cough, vomiting, rash, sore throat or head injury? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) can help you decide what to do next using an online symptom checker tool.

• https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/default.aspx

Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Here is some information regarding antibiotic usage and resistance.

• https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/antibiotic-resistance.html

Mental Health

Children and teens, just like adults, can and do live with symptoms of mental health conditions. There are resources available to help determine when to seek help and to find a mental health counselor/provider.

• https://mentalhealthtx.org/populations/children/

• https://mentalhealthtx.org/populations/teens/

• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/childrens-mental-health

Find mental health service

• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources/find-your-local-mental-health-or-behavioral-health-authority

Early Childhood Intervention is a great resource for children aged 0-3 to address developmental concerns, delays, and disabilities.  Services are provided by a variety of local agencies and organizations, which cover every county in Texas.

• https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services

• https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/diagnosis-healthcare/what-is-eci