Topics followed by * (asterisk) are available in Spanish. Brief versions of topics have a reading level no higher than 4th grade.
Abdominal pain
brief version *
complete version
Abdominal problems (see Stomach and intestinal problems)
Abrasion
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Abscess
brief version *
complete version
Abuse
child care, preventing problems
emotional
physical
effects of family violence on children
shaken baby syndrome *
sexual
parenting abused child
protecting children
resource list
substance, resource list
Accident prevention (see Prevention)
Acetaminophen, dosages for fever or pain *
Acne
adolescent
brief teen version *
teen version
newborn *
Acquired hypothyroidism
Active cycle of breathing therapy
Activity, decreased with illness
ACTs
Adenitis, cervical
Adenoids
illustration *
tonsil and adenoid surgery *
tonsil and adenoid surgery, discharge instructions
Adenopathy (swollen lymph nodes)
brief version *
complete version
ADHD -- See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Adoption
overview
resource list
Aerochamber with metered-dose inhaler
illustration *
parent version *
teen version
Aggressive behavior
bullying, helping the victim
preventing or reducing
AIDS and children
Air travel with a baby
Airsickness
parent version *
teen version
Airway clearance techniques
Alarms
for bed-wetting
heat, smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors
Alcohol abuse
fetal alcohol problems
resource list
Allergic reaction, severe *
Allergic rhinitis
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Allergies, resource list
Allergy
(see also Asthma)
eczema
brief version *
complete version
eye
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
food
at school
cow's milk *
eggs
general guidelines
peanuts
soy
testing
tree nuts
wheat
food symptom diary (chart)
hay fever
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
hives
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
itching, unknown cause
latex
severe allergic reaction *
Alopecia (hair loss) *
Altitude sickness
Amblyopia (lazy eye) *
Ampicillin
diarrhea *
rash *
Anal fissure
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Analgesia, home care instructions
Anaphylactic reaction *
Anaphylactoid purpura
admission and discharge instructions
general guidelines
Anemia
iron deficiency
brief version *
complete version
newborn
sickle cell
thalassemia
Anesthesia
Anger
resource list
teaching children to manage it
Animal bite
cat scratch disease *
general guidelines *
marine *
prevention *
snakebite *
Animals
fear of, resource list
Ankle fracture
Ankle sprain
illustration *
text (for teens) *
Anorexia nervosa
diagnosis and treatment (teen version)
resource list
Anterior fontanel
Antibiotics
bacterial endocarditis, prevention of
cause of diarrhea *
preventing unnecessary use
rash *
Anxiety
(see also Fear)
separation anxiety, preventing
Apnea of prematurity
Appendicitis
Appetite
decreased during illness *
slump in toddlers *
Arguments, sibling
Arthritis
juvenile rheumatoid
diagnosis and treatment
resource list
postinfectious
Aspirin, Reye's syndrome *
Aspirin-induced asthma
Asthma
action plan *
admission and discharge instructions *
aspirin-induced
effect of tobacco smoke
environmental control
exercise-induced
general guidelines
brief parent version *
parent version *
teen version
illustration of narrowing of bronchioles *
medication
bronchodilator
long-acting beta2-agonist *
short-acting anticholinergic *
short-acting beta2-agonist *
home nebulization treatments
leukotriene antagonists *
metered-dose inhaler
illustration *
parent version *
teen version
metered-dose inhaler used with a collapsible bag spacer
illustration
text *
metered-dose inhaler used with a spacer
illustration *
parent version *
teen version
non-steroid anti-inflammatory *
steroids, inhaled
steroids, oral
theophylline
nasal irrigation
oxygen therapy
peak flow meter
parent version
record chart
teen version *
using the zone system
using the zone system (for teens) *
resource list
status asthmaticus
Athlete's foot
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
dealing with *
methylphenidate, pros and cons
overview *
resource list
Authorization to consent to treat a child (form)
Autism
autistic spectrum disorders *
general guidelines *
pervasive developmental disorders *
resource list
Autistic spectrum disorders *
Autogenic drainage
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Baby -- See Newborn
Baby equipment
books
car safety seats *
clothes
diapers
equipment and supplies
laundry
pacifier
walkers
Babysitter
(see also Child care)
form for list of instructions
guidelines
Backache
exercises, description of *
illustration of low back exercises *
parent version *
teen version
Bacteremia
admission and discharge instructions
general guidelines
Bacterial conjunctivitis
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Bacterial endocarditis, antibiotics for prevention
Bacterial meningitis
admission and discharge instructions
general guidelines *
Bacterial vaginosis *
Bad breath *
Bath
infants
brief version *
complete version *
resource list
Bed-sharing with parents *
Bed-wetting
alarms
general guidelines
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
resource list
Bedtime
(see also Sleep)
resistance *
resource list
Bee sting
brief version *
complete version
Behavior
(see also Discipline)
(see also Family)
(see also Fear)
aggressive behavior, preventing
anger management, teaching children
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
dealing with *
overview *
bedtime resistance *
biting
breath-holding spells
brief version *
complete version
bullying, how to help the victim
cheating
damaging property
diary
dressing
poking and stalling
refusal
teaching skills
eating misbehavior
fear of talking (selective mutism)
fighting and spitting
glasses, helping children adjust
habit reversal training
headbanging
hurting another child
ignoring instructions
incentives for motivating children
interrupting others
lying
masturbation in preschoolers *
mistreating pets
nail biting
picky eating *
playing with others
public misbehavior
rebellion, adolescent *
safety misbehavior
school
adjusting to
homework problems *
phobia *
responsibility for schoolwork *
screaming and shouting
self-quieting skills, teaching infant
separation anxiety
sexual behavior, setting limits
sibling quarrels
sibling rivalry toward a newborn *
siblings or friends, mistreating
sleep misbehaviors, overview
smearing of fecal material
spoiled child, prevention
stealing
stubborn toddler *
swearing
teaching good behavior
temper tantrums
overview *
teaching your child coping skills
threats or hurtful comments
thumbsucking *
toilet training resistance *
whining
Bell's palsy
Bicycle safety
Biliary atresia
Birth certificate
Birth control
condom (teen version) *
Depo-Provera (teen version)
diaphragm (teen version) *
IUD (teen version) *
natural family planning (teen version) *
oral contraceptives (teen version) *
pregnancy prevention overview (teen version) *
spermicide, vaginal (teen version) *
Birthmarks *
Bite
animal or human *
insect
brief version *
complete version
marine *
prevention of pet and other animal bites *
snake *
spider *
tick
brief version *
complete version
Biting
Bladder problems and procedures
bed-wetting
alarms
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
urinary tract infection
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
urinating, frequency
voiding cystourethrogram *
Blanket/toy attachment, resource list
Bleeding
nose
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
severe *
Blended families
Blindness, resource list
Blister
fever
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
foot or hand *
mouth
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Blocked tear duct
brief version *
complete version
Blood group incompatibility in newborn
brief version *
complete version
Blood in urine
Blood infection (bacteremia)
Blood test
glucose
self blood glucose testing
Blood transfusion (in newborn)
Body mass index (BMI)
for boys
for girls
Boil
brief version *
complete version
Bone cancer
Bone injury
brief version *
complete version
Book lists
(see Resource list)
Books
helping children cope with problems
parenting, general
selecting based on age
suggested reading activities
Bottle feeding
introduction of bottle to breast-fed baby
overview
brief version *
complete version
prevention of baby bottle tooth decay *
Bowlegs
Brain problems and procedures
bacterial meningitis *
cerebral palsy *
head injury (concussion)
brief version *
complete version
seizures (without fever) *
tumors
viral meningitis *
BRAT diet
Breast development in boys (gynecomastia)
Breast engorgement
newborn *
nursing mother
Breast infection, nursing mother
Breast-feeding
advantages *
engorgement of breasts after delivery
essentials of
brief version *
complete version
feeding chart month by month *
feeding positions *
feeding positions illustration *
feeding twins
general recommendations
high-calorie milk, instructions for making *
infection (mastitis)
introduction of bottle
latching on illustration *
let-down reflex
milk production
during hospitalization of newborn
how to increase *
how to know if your baby is getting enough milk *
plugged ducts
screening form for early follow-up of breast-fed infants
sore nipples
storage and handling of breast milk
Breath, bad *
Breath-holding spells
brief version *
complete version
Breathing exercises
Broken ankle
Broken arm (forearm)
Broken elbow
Broken finger
Broken knee
Broken leg
Broken rib
Broken wrist
Bronchioles, illustration showing narrowing during asthma attack *
Bronchiolitis
admission and discharge instructions *
brief version *
complete version *
preventing with Synagis
Bronchitis, acute
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
Bronchodilator, for asthma
long-acting beta2-agonist *
short-acting anticholinergic *
short-acting beta2-agonist *
Bruise
finger
brief version *
complete version
muscle or bone
brief version *
complete version
rib
skin
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
toe
brief version *
complete version
Bruxism
Bulimia nervosa
diagnosis and treatment (teen version)
resource list
Bullying
how to help the victim
resource list
Burn
chemical *
hot water heater setting
prevention *
sunburn
brief parent version *
complete parent version
teen version
thermal
brief version *
complete version