Caring for your child

When it comes to mosquito- and tick-borne illness, know the symptoms and practice bug bite prevention to keep your family safe.

BrainSTEPS Brain Injury School Re-Entry Consulting Program helps school districts create educational plans for students following an acquired brain injury.

IAPS was established to facilitate collaboration among the many international pediatric stroke communities. The purpose is to provide a stronger, more united voice to effectively advocate for newborns, babies and children who have had a stroke.

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the country’s oldest and largest nationwide brain injury advocacy organization.

This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information to parents, youth sports coaches, high school coaches, school professionals, and healthcare providers. The purpose is to help them recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussions or other serious brain injuries.

The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) has a family helpline in addition to information on its website.

BIAPA provides a listing of support groups for regions across the state, a resource line, and pre-enrollment assistance information.

The mere mention of head lice makes everyone itchy but there's no reason to panic if your child gets them - they don't carry disease and are easily treated.