The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
-
Next Stop Adulthood: Tips for ParentsCategory: adolescents
Parents need to give up much of the control over many of their young adult's decisions. But parents still worry about their child's safety, health, and success. This is where you need to trust the job you have done as a parent.
Read More -
Norovirus—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
A virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. A leading cause of diarrhea in the United States.
Read More -
Nose Allergy (Hay Fever)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
An allergic reaction of the nose. Main symptoms are an itchy nose, clear discharge and sneezing.
Read More -
Nose Foreign Body RemovalCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Child put a foreign body (FB) in their nose. The child tells the parent or the parent see a strange object in child’s nose. Your doctor or nurse says it is safe to try to remove it at home. That’s only helpful for small, harmless objects.
Read More -
Nose InjuryCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Injuries to the inside or outside of the nose.
Read More -
Nose Picking HabitCategory: Behavior Problems
Information and guidance on nose picking habit.
Read More
72of115