Below are some resources parents may find helpful:
HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
An excellent, all-around resource on child health and development topics from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Go to www.healthychildren.org
Online Symptom Checker | Ask the Pediatrician | Find a Local Pediatrician or Specialist
Obtaining Health Insurance in Minnesota
Below are some organizations that can help you determine if your family qualifies for free or low-cost health insurance.
Minnesota Coalition for Kids Health Coverage | Portico Healthnet
Childhood Obesity: Steps for Raising Healthy Children
Dr. Julie Boman, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, talks with Good Enough Moms to discuss how physicians monitor your child’s growth and weight and to offer practical tips on nutrition and physical activity that can improve the health of your family. Listen to podcast
Goal Trackers - Pick one small thing your family can do!
More fruits and veggies
Decrease screen time
More physical activity
Less soda & sugar
My Plate - Information on child and adult portion sizes; resources such as nutrition journals
www.choosemyplate.gov/
Community resources
HPV Vaccine
Dr. Abe Jacob, a local pediatrician, weighs in on the CDC's new recommendation that boys receive the HPV vaccine starting at age 11. WCCO News story (10/25/11)
Sexting, Texting and Posting: Tips for Parents
Overview of the problem
Download handouts and information on variety of topics from NetSmartz. Scroll down and click on topics such as cell phones, sexting, social networking, cyberbullying, etc.
Somali Parent Education Videos developed by Mayo Clinic with funds from AAP
PACER Center
Provides information, support and resources for families of children and young adults with special health care needs. www.pacer.org/
Family Voices -- Minnesota
Family Voices of Minnesota works to achieve family-centered care for all children, youth and young adults with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through our state and national networks, we provide patients and families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals, patients and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care. Learn more at www.familyvoicesofminnesota.org/
Sound Advice on Autism (AAP)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has created a series of audio interviews with developmental and behavioral pediatricians, a pediatric neurologist, autism researchers and other parents of children with autism. Listen to Sound Advice on Autism at www.aap.org/audio/autism/
Minnesota Fathers & Families Network
Support, resources and classes focused on helping Minnesota fathers.
To learn more go to www.mnfathers.org/default.htm
Does My Child Have a Hearing Loss? (Minnesota Department of Health)
Television show on the importance of hearing screening and follow-up to identify hearing loss early in infants and children. Broadcasted in five different languages in communities across the state.
To learn more go to www.health.state.mn.us/mcshn
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