Educational resources

Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics wants you to have the information you need to make informed decisions about your child's health. The sites listed below are some of our favorite online resources for information about medical concerns affecting children. If you cannot find the information you need, ask anyone in our office so we can help answer your questions.

We also offer pediatric health and wellness literature on a variety of topics. Ask anyone in our office if you are interested in taking home materials on any of the following topics:

• Breastfeeding
• Choking and CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
• Postpartum depression
• Newborn and infant care
• Poison prevention and emergency first aid
• Safety for your child
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Colic information and treatment options
• Vaccinations and immunizations

KidsHealth provides resources for both parents and children to understand childhood growth and development. Find everything from healthy recipes to information about medical procedures your child might need.

Keep Kids Healthy offers resources for parents wanting to research child health and development topics, and information about ways to help children lead healthier lives.

The American Academy of Pediatrics keeps up with the very latest research and information about children's health. Here, you can learn about topics such as vaccines and viruses.

A part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is your source for the the very latest research about children's health topics. Learn about current and ongoing health concerns.