MyPyramid.gov

Click here for steps to a healthier you. MyPyramid.gov offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

• Click here to find the right colorie level for you child.
• Click here for a close look at MyPyramid for kids.
• Learn more about how to help your preschooler eat well, be active and be healthy.
• Learn more about MyPyramid: a guide to eating right, exercising and having fun.
• Download MyPyramid poster and two-sided bookmarks.
• Learn more about meal and snack patterns for preSchoolers.
• Food Pyramid: Download a worksheet to track how you did today and set a goal to aim for tomorrow.

American Academy of Pediatrics ("AAP")
An organization of pediatricians, physicians trained to deal with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
www.aap.org

AUTISM:
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a group of related brain-based disorders that affect a child's behavior, social, and communication skills. Approximately 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with an ASD. Additional information and resources are provided in the link below
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/autism.cfm

Immunizations:
A complete reference to immunizations. http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm

Obesity :
A good resource for obesity prevention, treatment, advocacy and reimbursement.
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/overweight.cfm

ADHD:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition of the brain that makes it hard for children to control their behavior. For more information refer to http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/adhd.cfm

Acne:
A Comprehensive online acne information resource.

• 12 ways to get beter results from acne treatment
• Acne Myths

Helping parents to quit smoking for good:
Resource to a special quit plan for moms and dads.

Car Seat Information:

• Maryland Enacts Expansion of Booster Seat Law: Children in Maryland are required to be in a child safety seat up to their 8th birthday, unless they weigh more than 65lbs or are 4'9" or taller. Children ages 8-15 will be required to use a child safety seat or safety belt.
• Learn more about Maryland's Child Passenger Safety Law.
• Boosters are for Big Kids.
• Locate Child Safety Seat Inspection Station near you.
• Learn More about Car Seat and Seat Belt Laws of Maryland
• Learn more about car seat safety at www.seatcheck.org.

Perinatal Depression:
Depression during and after pregnancy: A resource for women for perinatal depression.

Books/References for Parents:

• Good Night, Sleep Tight by Kim West