When Your Special Needs Child Wanders
Children with Down syndrome and autism have a much greater chance of wandering, increasing their risk of a variety of injuries. Find tips to limit wandering.
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Teach Your Child About Proton Therapy
Use this kid-friendly tour of our Proton Therapy Center to prepare your child for their first day of treatment.
Information About Switching Medicaid Providers (Pennsylvania)
This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides information on how to switch Medicaid providers in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing and Treating Febrile Seizures: Primary Care Perspectives Podcast
Sara Fridinger, MD, an attending pediatric neurologist at CHOP, talks about causes, signs and symptoms of febrile seizures, as well as how to differentiate between simple and complex febrile seizures and when to take action.
Coronavirus and Children with Immunodeficiencies: Primary Care Perspectives Podcast
Kathleen E. Sullivan, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at CHOP, sits down to discuss the risk of COVID-19 in children who are immunocompromised.
It Hurts When I Poop! A Story for Children Who Are Scared to Use the Potty by Howard Bennett
A comforting story for children experiencing fear or pain while using the toilet, aiming to ease their worries
The Unwritten Rules of Friendship: Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Make Friends by Natalie Elman and Eileen Kennedy-Moore
This practical and compassionate handbook helps parents sharpen any child's social skills by identifying the "unwritten rules" that govern all relationships.
The Ins and Outs of Poop: A Guide to Treating Childhood Constipation by Thomas DuHamel
A comprehensive guide offering parents practical advice on managing childhood constipation with a focus on effective treatments.
Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success by Marshall P. Duke, Stephe Nowicki, and Elisabeth A. Martin
Shows parents and teachers how to improve children's nonverbal communication skills, offering the tools children need to communicate ideas and establish and maintain relationships.
Good Friends Are Hard to Find by Fred Frankel
Suggests ways in which parents can help children make and maintain friendships, including scheduling one-on-one play dates, encouraging good behavior, and overcoming hyperactivity.