Bayside Health Library
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Bayside Health Library |
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A very important part of Bayside’s mission is to inform you about health issues. Here in the Library, we try to give you good information that we have written ourselves, and to direct you to sites that we think are reliable.
Here are the sections of our library.
- General Sources for Pediatric Information
- Vaccine information
- Pediatric Health Topics
- Behavior and Mental Health
- Development
- Parenting
- Exercise and Sports
- Nutrition
- Newborns and Infants
- Circumcisions at Bayside
- Teenagers
- Breastfeeding
- Prevention
- Lead Poisoning Prevention
- Preparing for going to hospital
- Dental Care
- Education
- Illnesses and Common Conditions
- Good books about children and children's health
1. General Sources for Pediatric Information
These sites on the internet are like textbooks, with both information on general health issues, prevention, and information on specific illnesses.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
This is the main page for the AAP, an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. It includes general information related to child health and specific guidelines concerning a wide range of pediatric issues.
KidsHealth
KidsHealth presents a wealth of information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.
KidsGrowth
A website devoted to a broad range of pediatric health topics.
KidsGrowth Handouts for Parents
Extensive resource of handouts for parents on a broad range of pediatric topics.
University of Michigan’s Pediatric Health Topics
An extensive and well-respected resource for a wide range of pediatric health topics, from C.S.Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan.
Up To Date - For Patients
A trusted source to learn more about medical conditions, better understand management and treatment options, and have a better dialogue with health care providers.
A Minute for Kids - Audio shorts
American Academy of Pediatrics’ short audio clips for parents, on a broad range of valuable pediatric topics.
CDC Travel Health
Information for travelers and their health-care providers about vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.
The National Institute of Child Health and Human development
QuackWatch.com Information on dubious health claims.
2. Vaccines
This section on vaccines has two sorts of information for you:
- Standard vaccine schedules and information on individual vaccines, mostly from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other reliable sources that we trust.
- Information for vaccine skeptics
For you skeptics, we would like you to understand our dilemma. As professionals, we are absolutely convinced of the value of vaccines, and we believe that most of the doubts about side effects have no validity. All of our clinicians are unanimous in this opinion. Our older, more experienced pediatricians know from personal experience how much healthier our children are, now that they can be protected from serious diseases that we have seen our own patients experience in decades past. All of our clinicians have given all the recommended vaccines to their own children, without exception. But at the same time, we see the same anti-vaccine publicity that you do, and we can understand how you can be worried and confused.
As your personal medical professionals, we want to give you our best advice. But your children are yours, not ours, and we respect your ultimate responsibility. So, we solve our dilemma not by compelling you to follow our advice (we can’t, anyway), and not by expelling you from the practice if you don’t accept our advice. Instead, we give you our best advice, we work with your concerns, and ultimately we follow your instructions.
Our advice is contained in the links we have here for you. If you are skeptical, or would like more information, please read these items, and then talk to us at your visits.
General Vaccine Information and Resources:
CDC - Immunizations Website – Information for Healthcare Professionals and Patients
This is the CDC's main web page for vaccine information, for both healthcare professionals and patients, with links and current information related to all aspects of immunizations.
CDC - Immunizations - Information for Parents
This is the CDC's web page for vaccine information for parents, a useful resource for all types of information about childhood vaccines
CDC Parents Guide to Immunizations
This is a 68-page booklet from the CDC on immunizations for children. It can be ordered or printed directly from this website.
American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Website
This is the AAP’s comprehensive vaccine resource website, for parents and healthcare professionals.
American Academy of Pediatrics - Immunization Information for Families
This is the AAP’s vaccine resource page for parents, including information on the safety and importance of vaccines, as well as misconceptions, FAQs, and a wealth of other information.
Immunization Schedules
This is the CDC webpage on vaccine schedules, a useful resource for parents and clinicians.
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
These are the patient handouts developed by the CDC which explain each of the vaccines and the diseases they prevent.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a respected source of information on vaccines, and has developed this comprehensive vaccine resource website.
Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information for Heathcare Professionals
This is a comprehensive vaccine information site, designed for healthcare professionals but useful also for patients and parents.
A campaign launched by “Every Child by Two”, an organization devoted to raising awareness of the critical need for timely immunizations.
Information for skeptical parents:
The Problem With Dr. Bob's Alternative Vaccine Schedule
This article reviews Dr. Sear’s book on alternative vaccine schedules, discussing the flaws in his logic, as well as misinformation contained in his book that may lead parents to make the wrong decisions for their children.
Cashing in On Fear: The Danger of Dr. Sears
This is a more thorough and detailed critique of Dr. Sears' approach.
Vaccines and Autism: A Tale of Shifting Hypotheses
This 2008 article by Gerber and Offit addresses parental concerns about vaccines, examining and discussing hypotheses about MMR vaccine, thimerosal, and multiple-vaccine administration.
Facts for Parents about Vaccine Safety
This letter from the AAP addresses vaccine safety, autism, and other concerns.
Mercury, Thimerosal and Vaccines
This is the CDCs statement and information page, explaining the safety of vaccines and addressing these concerns.
Here Be Dragons: An Introduction to Critical Thinking
Too Many Vaccines? What You Should Know
Information from the Vaccine Education Center at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Vaccines and Autism
From the Vaccine Education Center at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Flu Vaccine Myths and Realities
Assistant Surgeon General Dr. Anne Schuchat dispels myths about the H1N1 flu virus
3. Pediatric Health Topics.
Behavior and Mental Health
AAP Children's Health Topics - Behavior and Mental Health
Information from the AAP to promote mental health and address children's behavioral and mental health issues.
Teen Hotlines
Hotlines for suicide, sexual assault and rape, pregnancy, and self-injury.
Stop Bullying Now
Website for information about bullying.
How to deal with Temper Tantrums
Sibling rivalry towards a new baby
Grief, Bereavement & Coping with Loss -- Resources
Links to resources for helpiing children and families cope with the loss of a loved one.
Sibling Grief Newsletter
Newsletter from the Association of Death Education and Counseling devoted to helping children and adults cope with the loss of a sibling.
Development
Using the potty and weaning from the bottle
Developmental Stages - AAP Children's Health Topics
Information and resources from the AAP on childhood development from infancy through adolescence.
Sleeping through the night
Tips to help your baby learn to sleep throught the night
Parenting
Parenting advice from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Exercise and Sports
Sports Shorts - Sports health topics from AAP
Each article and handout examines a single sports-related condition and is designed for both physicians and parents – one side has information for the physician and the other side has information for the parent and patient.
Sports Medicine - Little League Pitching Guidelines
Pitching guidelines from AAP Sports Medicine site.
Sports: making them healthy and safe
Nutrition
Preventing Childhood Obesity
Self-Help materials for preventing childhood obesity, from Highmark Blue Cross
The Food Allergy Network
Website devoted to food allergy resources
Introducing Solid Foods
Bayside's guidelines for starting your baby on solid foods at 4 months old
Iron intake: how to increase it
Vegetarians: diet recommendations
Vitamin D -- New Recommendations
Calcium: contributing to your bone bank
Center for Science in the Public Interest
The American Dietetic Association
Health tips from the California AAP, 2007:
Health Department Restaurant Inspections, Alameda County
Health Department Restaurant Inspections,Contra Costa County
Newborns and Infants
Dr. Shenkin's Guide to a New Baby
The newborn's rhythm in the first few months
Top 10 questions about newborns
Sleeping through the night
Tips to help your baby learn to sleep throught the night
Introducing Solid Foods
Bayside's guidelines for starting your baby on solid foods at 4 months old
Teenagers
TeenHealth
TeenHealth from Nemours is a comprehensive resource for teens, including health and wellness information
TeenGrowth
Website devoted to a broad range of teen health topics
Dealing with normal teen rebellion
The pelvic exam: what you should know
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered teens
PFLAG's Website (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) with information and resources for GLBT people and their families.
Teen Hotlines
Hotlines for suicide, sexual assault and rape, pregnancy, and self-injury.
Breastfeeding
When You're Having Difficulty Nursing
Nutritious Snacks for Breastfeeding Mothers
How to tell whether your breastfeeding baby is getting enough milk
Good positions for breastfeeding
Breast care prevention and treatment of sore nipples
Prevention
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, California Department of Public Health
Learn About Lead (English) (Spanish)
Simple Steps to Protect Your Child from Lead (English) (Spanish)
Lead in House Paint and Dirt Can Hurt Your Child (English) (Spanish)
Preparing for going into the hospital
Dental Care
Education
Illnesses and Common conditions
Acne - The basics
Acne: Helpful Hints for Treating Acne
Allergies
The Food Allergy Network
Website devoted to food allergy resources
Allergic Rhinitis More Than a Runny Nose
Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic medical conditions that we deal with in pediatrics. It can be mild or severe, persistent or sporadic, and a child can outgrow it or not. In any case, a child with asthma needs ongoing medical attention from us, even if the symptoms seem to be gone. Left untreated, chronic or persistent asthma symptoms – even if not severe – can cause chronic and night-time coughing, exercise intolerance, and also lead to lung problems.
A lot has been learned about asthma over the years, and we now have excellent medicines for treatment – both for acute symptoms and for the underlying inflammation which leads to asthma symptoms. That’s why we need to keep track of your child’s asthma – to see what can be done and what needs to be done.
Treatment and outcome are much more successful if parents and patients understand asthma – what it is, how we monitor it, and how we use medicines to treat it. We have listed some references and web sites in this section to guide you. If your child has asthma, or there is asthma in your family, we urge you to explore this section.
Asthma Resources – Links and Handouts
“Up To Date” Patient Information on asthma
Up To Date is a trusted reference source for medical professionals, covering most medical topics in depth, and continually updated. Many of these topics have additional information for patients (and parents), including information about asthma and allergies. Here are some links to some of the Up To Date topics for patients on asthma:
Asthma symptoms and diagnosis in children
Asthma treatment in adolescents and adults
Asthma inhaler techniques in children
Allergy and Asthma"Up To Date's" table of contents page.
American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Here are some informative handouts about asthma, from the AAP:
Non-pharmacological Approaches to Asthma Management
Pharmacologic Management of Asthma
Bedwetting (Eneuresis)
Constipation
Head Injuries
Infections
Influenza
CDC Influenza Resource Page
This is the CDC's homepage for all up to date influenza information, including information for patients and healthcare professionals, including seasonal information
H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
This is the CDC’s homepage for the 2009 outbreak of H1N1 (swine) Flu, with extensive information and links to resources, for patients as well as health care professionals
H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) - Home Care Guidance
This is the CDC's handout for patients and parents, with useful homecare advice
Key Facts about Seasonal Influenza and Influenza Vaccine
This is a useful summary from the CDC about flu symptoms and who should be vaccinated
Seasonal Flu Information for Parents
CDC's influenza resource page for parents, with a wealth of information and useful links
CDC: Influenza symptoms
This is a good description of flu symptoms for patients
Antiviral Drugs and the Flu - Information for patients
This is up to date information about influenza anti-viral drugs
Nasal and Sinus Conditions
Allergic Rhinitis More Than a Runny Nose
Skin and Hair Conditions
Vomiting and Diarrhea
Instructions for Vomiting and Diarrhea
4. Good books about children and children’s health.
There are lots and lots of books about children. Some will speak to you, and others will leave you cold. In this section we present to you some of our favorites. We can’t tell you which ones you will like best, but these are some we like, with our comments.
General Books on Child Health
Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care: 8th Edition (Paperback) by Benjamin Spock (Author), Robert Needlman (Editor)
We probably don’t need to say much about this classic. It was good when it emerged over 50 years ago, and has been continually updated. It has great advice in both treating illness, maintaining prevention, and in child rearing.
Taking Care of Your Child: A Parent's Illustrated Guide to Complete Medical Care by James F. Fries, Robert H. Pantell, Donald M. Vickery ISBN: 0738-21071-4
Your child has a symptom, or something you want to know about? This is a great book to look it up in.
Your Child's Health: The Parents' One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, Behavior Problems, and Healthy Development by Barton D. Schmitt
Another excellent guide to look at, very specific.
Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5, 4th edition. American Academy of Pediatrics; Steven P. Shelov, MD, MS, FAAP, Editor in Chief, and Robert E. Hannemann, MD, FAAP
Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12 American Academy of Pediatrics; Edward L. Schor, MD, FAAP, Editor in Chief
These books from our official pediatrics Academy are comprehensive and very authoritative.
Child Development and Temperament
The Wonder Years, American Academy of Pediatrics; Edited by Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, FAAP
This guide helps parents understand the important developmental milestones that their child will reach in the first five years.
The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition by Stanley Turecki and Leslie Tonner
Many Bayside clinicians think this book is fantastic. It helps parents (and doctors!) understand the temperaments of all children, not just those who are “difficult.” As close to “required reading” as we get!
Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, And Energetic by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Similar to the Difficult Child, but more PC…. Good book!
Toddlers and Parents: A Declaration of Independence by T. Berry Brazelton
Infants
Mother's Circle: How Your Baby Changes How Your Baby Changes You, by Lisa Spiegel, Sandra Kunhardt Basile, Sandra K. Basile, Jean Kunhardt
Wonderful book recording the feelings and thoughts of mothers as their children go through the first year of life. This helps mothers, and fathers, understand themselves and their feelings, and not to feel alone.
Infants and Mothers: Differences in Development
by T. Berry Brazelton
Basic book from the leading developmental pediatrician.
What to Expect the First Year
by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, and Sandee Hathaway
Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer
by Harvey Karp
How to calm with the five ‘S’s” – swaddling, stomach, shushing, swinging, and sucking. Watch the DVD, especially before the birth!
Motivated Minds: Raising Children to Love Learning
by Deborah Stipek, Kathy Seal
ISBN: 0805-06395-1
Pressured Parents, Stressed-out Kids: Dealing With Competition While Raising a Successful Child
by Wendy S. Grolnick, Kathy Seal
ISBN: 1591-02566-4
ISBN 13: 978-1591-02566-5
Discipline and Communication
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Elaine Mazlish, Adele Faber, Kimberly Ann Coe
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk
by Elaine Mazlish, Adele Faber, Kimberly Ann Coe
Easy to read, lots of cartoons of common situations and problem-solving strategies. Promotes good relationships!
Drawing the Line: Ten Steps to Constructive Discipline--And Achieving a Great Relationship with Your Kids
by Michael J. Weiss, Sheldon H. Wagner, and Susan Goldberg
Nutrition
How to Get Your Kid to Eat but Not Too Much
by Ellyn Satter
This is a great book, combining nutrition and behavior. It will make you more calm, not more anxious!
American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Nutrition by William H. MD PhD Dietz, Loraine M. Stern
An authoritative reference.
Sleep
Sleeping Through the Night by Jodi Mindell
Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber
Our experience with both sleep books has been excellent!
Good Night Sleep Tight: The Sleep Lady’s Gentle Guide to Helping Your Child Go to Sleep, Stay Asleep, and Wake Up Happy (Paperback)
by Kim West and Joanne Kenen
This book is a kinder, gentler transition for parents who aren’t able to carry out the Gerber ir Mindell methods. Good book!
Sibling Rivalry
Understanding Sibling Rivalry: The Brazelton Way
by Joshua D. Sparrow, T. Berry Brazelton
Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too
by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
A wonderful book with lots of great examples.
Physical and Sexual Development
Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls
by Valorie Schaefer, Norm Bendell
Sports
Stretching, 20th Anniversary Revised Edition (Paperback)
by Bob Anderson (Author), Jean Anderson (Illustrator)
Asthma
AAP Guide to Your Child's Allergies and Asthma: Breathing Easy and Bringing Up Healthy Active Children
American Academy of Pediatrics; Michael J. Welch, MD, FAAP, Editor in Chief
ISBN 10: 0-679-76982-X
One Minute Asthma: What You Need to Know
by Thomas F. Plaut, M.D.
ISBN 978-0-914625-30-8
Dr. Tom Plaut's Asthma Guide for People of All Ages
by Thomas F. Plaut, MD with Teresa B. Jones, M.A.
