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Handouts & Resources

Access our collection of office handouts organized by topic, along with reliable online resources for parents and caregivers.

⚠️ Important Medical Disclaimer

The handouts provided below are educational resources and are not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information should be used in coordination with your provider visits and ongoing care. Always consult your pediatrician for specific medical advice about your child's health. For urgent concerns or medical emergencies, contact our office at (925) 362-1861 or seek immediate medical attention.

👶 Newborn & Infant Care

What is Normal in a Newborn

Understanding typical newborn behaviors, appearances, and care needs during the first weeks of life.

Eye Discharge in Newborns

Information about blocked tear ducts and eye discharge in newborns, including home care recommendations.

Circumcision Care

Post-procedure care instructions for circumcision, including cleaning and what to expect during healing.

Troubleshooting Sleep Problems in Infants

Practical solutions for common infant sleep challenges and establishing healthy sleep patterns.

🍼 Feeding & Nutrition

Starting Solid Foods in Infants

A guide to introducing solid foods to your infant, including timing, food choices, and safety tips.

Going From Solids to Table Foods

Transitioning your baby from purees to table foods, including textures and finger food recommendations.

About Vitamin D

Information about vitamin D requirements for infants and children, including supplementation recommendations.

🤒 Common Childhood Illnesses

Cough and Cold Remedies for Children

Safe and effective home remedies for managing coughs and colds in children of various ages.

Vomiting and Diarrhea

Managing gastrointestinal illnesses in children, including hydration guidance and when to seek care.

A Note Regarding Tylenol

Important information about acetaminophen (Tylenol) dosing and safety for children.

🏥 Medical Conditions & Skin Care

Asthma Medications in Children

Understanding asthma medications, including proper use of inhalers and nebulizers for children.

Molluscum Contagiosum

Understanding this common childhood skin condition, including treatment options and prevention.

How to Treat and Prevent Ingrown Toenails

Home care and prevention strategies for ingrown toenails in children.

Understanding and treating constipation in children, including dietary changes and home remedies.

🧩 ADHD & Behavioral Health

Vanderbilt Parent Rating Scale

Parent assessment form for evaluating ADHD symptoms and behaviors at home. Please complete and bring to your appointment.

Vanderbilt Teacher Rating Scale

Teacher assessment form for evaluating ADHD symptoms and academic behaviors in the classroom setting.

Child Mind Institute

Resources for children's mental health and learning disorders.

🩹 Injuries & Sports Medicine

Instructions for caring for your child's cast and preventing complications during healing.

How to Recover From a Concussion

Guidelines for concussion recovery in children, including return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols.

Instructions for ImPACT Testing

Information about ImPACT concussion testing for young athletes, including preparation and what to expect.

📚 School & Wellness

Getting Ready for the Start of School

Tips for preparing your child for the school year, including health checklists and adjustment strategies.

Starting Preschool on the Right Foot

Helping your child transition to preschool successfully, with preparation tips and what to expect.

Evidence-based information about childhood vaccines, their importance, and common questions.

How to Deal With Seasonal Allergies

Managing seasonal allergy symptoms in children, including prevention strategies and treatment options.

🌐 Online Health Resources

American Academy of Pediatrics

Comprehensive child health information from the leading authority on pediatric care.

HealthyChildren.org

Parenting advice and child health information backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

CDC Child Development

Developmental milestones and screening information from birth to 5 years.

🛡️ Safety & Injury Prevention

Safe Kids Worldwide

Tips and resources for keeping children safe from accidental injuries.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Product recalls and safety information for children's products.

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