Parenting Resources
As parents ourselves, we know how difficult the process of parenting can be.
Kids don’t come with an instruction manual. Because we face unprecedented challenges, we all need tools to help us on our journey to raise responsible and compassionate children.
In our Parent Resource Center, you will find some helpful resources and information related to parenting. We hope that you find these tools as useful as we have.
View Patient Handouts and Resources:
Adolescents and School-aged Children
- Allergies in Children
- Asthma and Your Child
- Students With Chronic Health Conditions: Guidance for Families, Schools, and Students
Behavioral and Psychosocial Issues
- Sleep Problems in Children
- Temper Tantrums: A Normal Part of Growing Up
- Understanding ADHD: Information for Parents
Common Illnesses and Conditions
Connected Kids
Growth and Development
- Bedwetting
- Learning Disabilities: What Parents Need to Know
- Your Child's Growth: Developmental Milestones
Immunization Information
- Immunizations: What You Need to Know
- Your Baby's First Vaccines: What You Need to Know (VIS)
- Protect Yourself and Help Protect Your Baby: Information for New Moms on the Tdap Vaccine
Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers
Nutrition and Fitness
- Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active
- Right from the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young Children
- Starting Solid Foods
Plain Language
Promoting Pediatric Care
Safety and Prevention
Sexual Health and Sexuality
- Deciding to Wait
- Puberty--Ready or Not Expect Some Big Changes
- Talking to Your Young Child About Sex
Substance Abuse Issues
- Drug Abuse Prevention Starts with Parents
- Substance Abuse Prevention Part I: What Every Parent Needs to Know
- Testing Your Teen for Illicit Drugs: Information for Parents
Teen Resources
- Acne--How to Treat and Control It
- Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia
- Important Information for Teens Who Get Headaches
TIPP Sheets
- Firearms Injury Prevention
- First Year of Life: Framingham Safety Survey
- 1 to 2 Years: Safety for Your Child
Vaccine Information Statements
- Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated)
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
