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 drainageB [Top]
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