Home page of the interactive parent information portion of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Home page for the American Academy of Pediatrics
Great source of info for all things related to infectious diseases or environmental exposures
FDA provides excellent information on foods, drugs, medical devices, biologics, cosmetics and tobacco
Resource for all things related to driving and roadway safety
Resources including publications, classes, trainings, and informational sessions regarding children and family services in Howard County.
Detailed information on the Special Education Program of HCPSS. Additional links on the left highlight all aspects of the program.
A non-profit support network for parents, legal guardians and expectant parents of twins, triplets, and higher order multiples in Central Maryland.
NFRC is a non-profit organization whose goal is to foster healthy relationships in all family situations. Outstanding resource for children whose parents have separated or divorced
Non Profit organization that aims to support and improve the lives of individuals affected by autism through programming, resources, training, information and activities.
Howard County Autism Society is a local affiliate of the national organization (The Autism Society) dedicated to improving the lives of all individuals affected by autism.
An organization dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Provides resources, support, and information to parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs.
Information and resources regarding special education issues in Howard County Public Schools.
Provides support for children's mental health and substance abuse.
Web Page for National Poison Control Center. Can access by phone (1-800-222-1222) or online
Sign up for product recall alerts.
Medic Alert IDs in all styles and sizes
Comprehensive info on car seat safety.
MD law requires all children be restrained in a child protective seat until 8 years of age or taller than 4'9".
Great starting point for parents and caregivers to learn about all aspects of driving/riding including car and bus safety, issues for teen drivers, and adaptive technologies for drivers with disabilities.
Find a certified car seat inspector near you to help check or install your child's car seat.
Get info on healthy swimming and minimizing risk of illness and injury related to water activities.
Comprehensive infection and safety information on travel worldwide
Additional source of information for health and environmental issues for worldwide travel.
Unique website by a pediatric travel health specialist covering multitude of travel and recreational topics.
Tips and ideas for parents to help kids maintain a healthy weight.
Helpful information on cholesterol from Kidshealth.org
Comprehensive information on obesity, causes and prevention, from the Harvard School of Public Health.
An outstanding interactive website by the USDA that helps user optimize food choices and portion sizes to create a more healthy diet.
This is a summary of the NIAID's guidelines for parents and caretakers regarding how to best prevent the development of peanut allergy.
This is a link to specific instructions from the NIAID on how to introduce peanut products to infants at low risk for allergic reaction. If you are not sure if your child is in the low risk category, then discuss with your child's doctor prior to starting.
Howard County Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Providing support and assistance for individuals who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.
Listing of resources in Howard County for individuals and families experiencing a mental health crisis.
A non-profit organization for parents and families who has experienced the loss of a child.
A national non-profit self-help group that offers support, understanding, compassion and hope to bereaved parents grandparents or siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings.
List of local resources for to help children and families who are grieving.