PARENT RESOURCES

HEALTHYCHILDREN.ORG: The official American Academy of Pediatrics website for parents is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians and includes over 5,000 articles on children's health and safety topics

BRIGHT FUTURES RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES: The resources included can help you protect and promote your child's health by increasing your knowledge of children's health issues, assisting in partnering with healthcare providers, and linking you to helpful organizations and tools.

CHILD WELFARE INFORMATION GATEWAY: Parenting Resources to Promote Family Well-Being. Find parenting tips and resources, and locate help in your community.

ESSENTIALS FOR PARENTING: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed extensive research to identify the best approaches to parenting and talked to the experts—both recognized leaders in the parenting field and parents themselves—to create articles, videos, and activities parents and caregivers can use.

SYMPTOM CHECKER: Check out anything from fever to sprained ankles to insect bites at the American Academy of Pediatrics official symptom checker site. Includes photos, care advice and a section on “when to call” your pediatric provider.

FEVER AND PAIN MEDICINE - HOW MUCH TO GIVE YOUR CHILD: Dosing tables for Acetominophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) for infants, children and older kids.

PARENTSMART HEALTHLINE AT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO: Answering your pediatric questions 24/7. Call our ParentSmart Healthline to speak with an experienced pediatric nurse 24/7 at either 720-777-0123 or 1-855-543-4636 (KID-INFO).

IEPs, 504s AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS: Here’s a helpful document to help you learn what your child’s rights are in the public school setting and information on how to obtain an evaluation for learning disabilities.