Useful Resources

General:

aap.org  - American Association of Pediatrics
Kidshealth.org - One of the most visited child health websites with separate sections for parents, kids and teens, run by the famous non-profit Nemours organization
drgreene.com - Dr. Alan Greene,  a professor of pediatrics at Stanford with an interest in organic and natural products
healthychildren.org - American Academy of Pediatrics information to help parents attain physical, mental and social health and well being for children

Immunizations:

Vaccinateyourbaby.org - Discusses vaccine safety and answers many frequently asked questions about vaccines
aap.org - American Association of Pediatrics
cdc.gov - Center for Disease Control
nichd.gov - National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
vaccine.chop.edu - Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Nutrition and Physical Activity:

foodallergy.org - The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
mypyramid.gov - US Dept of Agriculture
eatright.org - American Dietetic Association
clocc.net - Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children
vrg.org - Vegetarian Resource Group
4girls.gov - National Women's Health Information center for girls 10-16 years
letsmove.gov - National program to give parents support to provide healthier food in schools, and help our kids to be more physically active

Adolescent Health:

youngwomenshealth.org, youngmenshealth.org - for teens written by teens
teenchicago.org - the Chicago History Museum
teenhealth.org - Nemours Foundation, answers and advice

Mental Health:

aacap.org - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Health
NMHA.org - National Mental Health Organization

Drugs, Sexuality:

al-anon.alateem.org - support for families/friends with alcoholism
iwannaknow.org - answers to questinos about sexual health for teens
no-smoke.org
tobaccofreekids.org
nyayouth.org - National Your Advocacy Coalition
siecus.org - Sex Information and Education Council of the US

Alcohol and Drug Hotline - 800-821-4357
Anti-Violence Project Hotline - 773-871-CARE
Horizons Community Service, Lesbian and Gay Hotline - 773-929-HELP

Media

cmch.tv - Center and Media and Child Health