You will find a variety of resources here – from general health information to product recalls – intended to help you keep your family healthy and safe.
AAFA.org - Educational resources on asthma and allergy, including food allergies, from the Asthma and Allergy Federation of America
CDC.gov - Resources for health and safety from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including important notices for travelers
Chronic Headache Action Plan - an editable plan developed by Allegro Pediatrics
FoodAllergy.org - FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) has information and resources to help improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies
Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center - Information and resources for children of all ages who have experienced abuse or trauma.
HealthyChildren.org - Site created for parents by the American Academy of Pediatrics
KingCounty.gov/HealthServices - Public health alerts and resources on illness, injury and violence prevention
Poison Control - Get help for a poison emergency at this website, or call 1-866-222-1222
Recalls.gov - Lists federal recalls of consumer products (including toys), food, and medicine
Return to Learn After Concussion - a guide developed by Allegro Pediatrics
Return to Play After Concussion - a guide developed by Allegro Pediatrics
Return to Play After Injury - a guide developed by Allegro Pediatrics
The RICE Method - a guide developed by Allegro Pediatrics for treating an injury
SaferCar.gov - Resources for keeping children safe on the road from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
SeattleChildrens.org - Information from and about this world-class children's hospital in our region
StopBullying.gov - Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site is about bullying, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying
VaccinateYourBaby.org - Awareness campaign about the critical need for timely immunization
Washington State Department of Early Learning - Resources to help each child entering Kindergarten have a solid foundation for success in school and life
Washington State Early Intervention Program - a guide developed by Allegro Pediatrics
800BuckleUp.org - Find a car seat checkup location near you
Below you will find resources for parenting support, and help if you need it.
Communication Tips to Support Your Child's Mental Health- a guide developed by Allegro Pediatrics
CourageousParentsNetwork.org - A destination created by families, for families, to support and strengthen them as they care for very sick children
Crisis Prevention Plan Aid - A parent’s guide from Seattle Children's Hospital to creating a crisis prevention plan
Health Hotlines for Moms - A comprehensive list from text4baby with resources for new and expecting moms
Hope-Link.org - Hopelink provides programs to help families in crisis
La Leche League International - La Leche provides support and education for breastfeeding mothers
Listening Mothers - A Community of Mindful Parenting course to help parents of babies birth through six months of age strengthen their parenting skills
Mental Health Resources - A guide developed by Allegro Pediatrics
ParentHelp123.org - Operated by WithinReach, this site helps Washington State families find services in their communities and apply for health insurance, food assistance programs and more
ParentMap.com - ParentMap connects parents to information and resources of all kinds
Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers - Resources from the CDC to help parents keep teen drivers safe on the road
PEPS.org - PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) offers resources to educate, inform and create community
PostPartum.net - Resources from Postpartum Support International. Allegro Pediatrics has also created a Postpartum Resources guide.
Text4Baby.org - Text messages to keep parents and newborns healthy
Warning Signs for Depression-Suicide - a guide developed by Allegro Pediatrics
WellspringFS.org - Wellspring Family Services addresses mental health, family homelessness, early learning, basic needs, and domestic violence intervention
YouthEastsideServices.org - Youth Eastside Services provides counseling, substance abuse treatment, education and prevention, and psychiatric services for youth in East King County.
The resources in this section can help with services, ideas, tools and advice for your child’s development.
BabyFirstTest.org - Get answers to common questions about newborn screening
Books Build Connections Toolkit - Literacy toolkit from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Center for Children with Special Needs - An information source from Seattle Children's for families and professionals
Child Development and Parenting - Information from Seattle Children's on common child development and parenting topics
Child Profile Health Promotion Materials - Age-specific information about immunizations, growth, development, safety, nutrition, and other parenting issues
Information on Childhood Immunizations, including immunization resources
Counseling Options by School District - a guide developed by Allegro Pediatrics
EncompassNW.org - Encompass provides a comprehensive array of programs in pediatric therapy and education that are available to the community
Fred Rogers Center - Explore initiatives to help children grow as confident, competent, and caring human beings
JoinVROOM.org - Tools and activities for nurturing a child’s growing mind
Kindering.org - Kindering is a neurodevelopmental center providing comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families
King County Library System - Classes, story times and other programs for children from the King County Library System
Newborn Screening Program - Request screening results for sickle cell disease and other conditions
PurpleCrying.info - A new way to understand your baby’s crying
Substance Abuse Resources - a guide developed by Allegro Pediatrics
ZeroToThree.org - Science-based information and tools to nurture young children's development
Newborn
Heading Home With Your Baby: From Birth to Reality by Lara Jana and Jennifer Shu
Your Baby's First Year by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Sleep
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth
The No Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley
Nutrition
Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter
Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family: How to Eat, How to Raise Good Eaters, How to Cook by Ellyn Satter
Positive Discipline
How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen by Adele Faber
No Drama Discipline by Dan Siegel
Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber
The Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel
Puberty
Spare Me 'The Talk'!: A Guy's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Growing Up by Jo Langford
The Care & Keeping of You books by American Girl
Parenting
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings by Kenneth R. Ginsburg
Getting to Calm books and The Launching Years by Laura Kastner
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman
The Magic Years: Understanding and Handling the Problems of Early Childhood by Selma H. Fraiberg
Touchpoints books and Infants and Mothers by T. Berry Brazelton
Local hospitals and other organizations offer classes and educational programs, a few of our favorites are listed below.
Bellevue College Parent Education Classes
EvergreenHealth's Parent-Baby Groups
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Parent Education Cooperative Classes
Overlake Hospital’s "After Baby is Born" classes and "Classes for Your Older Child"
Doctors and researchers find new and better ways to understand, identify, and treat disease through research studies. By participating in research, you can help improve healthcare and the quality of life for children now and in the future.
Below are some research studies that are available from Seattle Children’s and the University of Washington:
