Parent’s Perspective (Family)

Eric Stern, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Georgetown University Hospital. Resources CDC – look at Traveler’s Health section World Health Organization US State Dept. Embassy for country traveling to American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene – list of all US travel clinics. International Association for Medical Assistance for Travelers kidstraveldocs – Parents-friendly site for pre-travel information [...]

Patricia Quinn, M.D., developmental pediatrician; author (with Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.), When Moms and Kids Have ADD Resources Learn as much about this disorder as possible – then work on it and find ways to “enjoy” what it does to your life. Professional organizers and life coaches can be very helpful. Check out on Facebook: ADHDMOMS where there is also info [...]

Paul Kaplowitz, M.D., Ph.D., Chief, Endocrinology, Children’s National Medical Center; Professor of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Resources babycenter.com

Natalie Merkur Rose, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in the field of communal service; Director, Jewish Community Outreach, Jewish Social Service Agency of Metropolitan Washington, DC Resources Look for activities to support your child’s interests – LISTEN to what your child particularly enjoys or is interested in (such as, if child likes animals, maybe let him [...]

Catherine Jones and Rose Ann Hudson, RD, LD, authors, Eating for Pregnancy: The Essential Nutrition Guide and Cookbook for Today’s Mothers-to-Be Resources Catherine Jones Cooks Medline Plus – NIH Cleveland Clinic vig.org (for vegetarians) Mayo Clinic Breastfeeding Today: A Mother’s Companion (cover art not available)

Jacqueline Iseman, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist, author, School Success for Kids with ADHD (with Stephan Silverman, Ph.D., and Sue Jeweler) Resources Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) handsonpsychology.com 101 School Success Tools for Students with ADHD a workbook, by Silverman, Iseman, and Jeweler

Carol Stock Kranowitz, author, The Out-of-Sync Child and (with Joye Newman) Growing An In-Sync Child Resources www.outofsyncchild.com www.spdfoundation.net

Linda Goldman, Fellow in Thanatology, author, Children Also Grieve: Talking About Death and Healing and Great Answers to Difficult Questions About Death: What Children Need to Know Resources www.childrensgrief.net ADEC is the Association for Death Education and Counseling and is an organization that can help locate appropriate counseling. Also, calling a local hospice organization would be helpful in [...]

Eileen Kugler, author, Debunking the Middle-class Myth: Why diverse schools are good for all kids. Kugler Communications, for public relations strategic planning, speaking, planning. Resources www.embracediverseschools.com PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) or PTO of your child’s school – learn about, attend meetings, get involved. www.PTA.org www.PTOtoday.org

Phil Berardelli, journalist, author, Safe Young Drivers: A Guide for Parents and Teens Resources www.safeyoungdrivers.com Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 703-247-1500 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1-888-DASH-2-DOT Students Against Destructive Decisions

Dr. Lisa G. Kaplowitz, Health Director, Alexandria, Virginia Health Department Resources Center for Disease Control – Also is linked to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Web site Federal Emergency Management Agency – Has excellent information for preparing children for emergencies ready.gov/kids babyzone.com – articles to prepare children for emergency Red Cross firesafety.gov/kids Many states have great sites as well: Virginia Department of [...]

Dr. Siva Subramanian, Chief, Division of Neonatology, Georgetown University Hospital Resources March of Dimes for Babies March of Dimes National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) American Academy of Pediatrics Nemours Foundation

Dr. Siva Subramanian, Chief, Division of Neonatology, Georgetown University Hospital Resources March of Dimes for Babies March of Dimes National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) American Academy of Pediatrics Nemours Foundation

Mary McLean, Outdoor Learning Coordinator, Tuckahoe Elementary School Resources Budburst.com Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Educators virginianaturally.com Research resources of the Department of Environmental Services (or similar) for your state or region. Also – check out your local land grant extension agents. Local parks department – find out if any “wild space” is maintained in your region. Local arts community, botanic garden [...]

“George,” Alcoholics Anonymous Resources ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS can be found in all telephone directories. ALA Teen/ALANON “Message to Teenagers: How to Tell When Drinking is Becoming a Problem” “Young People and A.A.”

Julia Lear, Ph.D.Director, Center for Health and Health Care in Schools, Department of Prevention and Community Health, George Washington University, School of Public Health and Health Services Resources healthinschools.org kidshealth.org – Physical and mental health issues sports4kids.org American Academy of Pediatrics