Community Support

Local Resources

Trusted local resources and services to support your family's health and wellbeing.

For emergencies, call 911. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Poison Control

EmergencyHealth Info

Free, 24/7 expert help for poison exposures, medication errors, and toxic ingestions. Call or chat anytime.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

EmergencyMental Health

Confidential mental health support for children, teens, and adults in emotional distress or crisis.

HealthyChildren.org

Health InfoParenting

Trusted pediatric health information from the American Academy of Pediatrics, covering newborns through teens.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Health Info

Clear, evidence-based information about childhood vaccines, schedules, and safety.

American Academy of Pediatrics

Health Info

Official AAP website with clinical guidelines, policy statements, and pediatric health resources for families and clinicians.

InformedParent

CommunityParentingHealth Info

Searchable archive of thousands of pediatric articles written by PMC physicians.

Understood.org

Mental HealthParentingHealth Info

Science-based resources for children with ADHD, learning differences, and attention challenges.

Peaceful Parent Happy Kids

ParentingMental Health

Parenting guidance from a child psychologist focused on emotional regulation and positive discipline.

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids

BooksParentingMental Health

Evidence-based strategies for connection-focused parenting and emotional coaching.

The Happiest Baby on the Block

BooksParenting

Practical newborn soothing techniques, including sleep and calming strategies.

No‑Drama Discipline

BooksParentingMental Health

Neuroscience-informed tools to support emotional development and reduce conflict.

Simplicity Parenting

BooksParenting

Creating calmer homes by reducing overwhelm and overstimulation.

Parent Effectiveness Training

BooksParenting

Classic framework for respectful communication and problem-solving with children.

The Self‑Driven Child

BooksParentingMental Health

Helping children develop motivation, resilience, and autonomy.

Breaking the Adolescent Code

BooksParentingMental Health

Practical tools for supporting teens' emotional and academic growth.

Underachievement: Reversing the Process

BooksParentingMental Health

Understanding and addressing chronic school underachievement.

The Care and Keeping of You

BooksParenting

Age-appropriate body education for girls approaching puberty.

Guy Stuff

BooksParenting

Developmentally appropriate puberty education for boys.

It's Not the Stork!

BooksParenting

Early childhood introduction to bodies and reproduction.

It's So Amazing!

BooksParenting

Kid-friendly explanations of anatomy and reproduction for older children.

The Kissing Hand

BooksMental Health

Comforting story to help children cope with separation anxiety.

The Invisible String

BooksMental Health

Emotional support for children experiencing anxiety, grief, or sleep fears.

Unruffled

PodcastsParentingMental Health

Respectful parenting guidance focused on emotional regulation.

Good Inside

PodcastsMental HealthParenting

Practical mental health strategies for parents navigating everyday challenges.

ADDitude ADHD Experts

PodcastsMental Health

Expert-led discussions on ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and parenting support.

Raising Adults

PodcastsParenting

Long-term parenting strategies focused on raising capable, resilient adults.

JUST SAY THIS!

PodcastsParenting

Guidance for talking with children and teens about bodies, puberty, and sex.

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