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.
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Swallowed Small ObjectCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Small harmless solid object swallowed. Child has no symptoms.
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Swimmer's ItchCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
An itchy harmless rash caused by tiny parasites in fresh water lakes. A less common rash can also occur in salt water (called clam digger’s itch).
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Swimming (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
Swimming is a sport in which there is a great diversity among participants. There are both recreational and competitive swimmers, ranging in age from preschool through college.
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Tailbone InjuryCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
The most common injury is a bruised tailbone. The tailbone is the small bone at the lower end of the spine. Location: upper part of the groove between the buttocks.
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Talking About Sexuality for Parents of Teens With Autism Spectrum Disorder—Autism ToolkitCategory: autism_spectrum_disorder
All children and teens, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have questions about physical changes in their bodies, emotions, and feelings during and after puberty. It is important to help children and teens understand these changes by talking with them early and often about puberty and
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Talking With Your Children About Racism: Start, Continue the Conversation
Information for parents in talking with children about racism.
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Talking With Your Teen About SexCategory: safety_and_prevention
Children are exposed to sexual messages every day—on TV, on the Internet, in movies, in magazines, and in music. Sex in the media is so common that you might think that teens today already know all they need to about sex. They may even claim to know it all, so sex is something you just don't talk about.
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