National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illnesses covers mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide, addiction and others.
Power to Decide: Teen Talk
Information for and by teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
Teen Health FX
A reliable online resource for teens who have questions about their health, their bodies, relationships, and sexuality. It is informative, and encourages teens to also discuss these issues with their doctor and parents.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Anxiety Disorder Resource Center
Facts for Families: The Anxious Child
Healthy Children
Anxiety Disorders
School Avoidance
Understanding Childhood Fears and Anxieties
Anxiety Disorders Fact Sheet
Nemours Children's Health System
Anxiety Disorders Article
Teen Health from Nemours
Teens Health Anxiety
Advocates for Children of New Jersey
The Association for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) advocates for policies and programs that improve the lives of children and families in New Jersey. Over the years, ACNJ's issues have expanded from child welfare and juvenile justice to include early care and education, health and support for low-income families.
Children's Advocacy Project of America (Cap4Kids)
The Children's Advocacy Project lists many social service agencies for families who need help. It includes after school programs, mental health, teen resources, and many useful handouts.
Education Law Center
The website of the Education Law Center serving New Jersey, which can help you understand and negotiate public education systems for your child.
State of NJ: Department of Children and Families
The website of the New Jersey Office of the Child Advocate provides policy and other information related to child protection, health, juvenile justice, mental health and children's legal rights.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Offers support and resources for children and adults.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Facts about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
The American Academy of Allergy and Immunology; find lots of information about asthma and allergy here.
Allergies and Asthma Network
The Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics) helps parents and children cope with allergies and asthma.
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Dedicated site for kids, teens, and adults with valuable information from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.
La Leche League International Breastfeeding Organization
Provides support for feeding your newborn and infant, as well as many other resources for breastfeeding. Text is available in many languages.
Office on Women's Health
Maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; excellent breastfeeding site that starts with the basics and answers many common questions about technique, benefits, concerns, pumping, storing, and more.
Autism New Jersey
Non-profit agency, provides information about advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation.
Medline Plus
Trusted health information on child development from Medline Plus
National Alliance on Mental Illnesses (NAMI)
Covers mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide, addiction and others.
Coronavirus Resource Library
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
2019 Novel Coronavirus
Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home
Working and Learning from Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Coping With Stress
COVID-19 Stress and Coping
Helping Children Cope During and After a Disaster
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS)
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Resources
Discussing Coronavirus with Your Children
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Youth (High School/College)
Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Parents
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19
SPANISH Guide for Families and Caregivers for Coping with COVID-19
Depression Resource Center
Family Guide to Adolescent Depression
Mental Health Conditions- Depression
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Pathophysiology of Depression- Primary Source Article
Up-To-Date
Depression in Children and Adolescents
Depression Treatment Options for Children and Adolescents
Provides information about mental health disorders and resources for children and teens.
Offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
American Dental Association (ADA)
Provides useful information about fluoride, cavities, and more.
Provides a wealth of information about any health topics.
Healthy Children (AAP Parenting Website)
The American Academy of Pediatrics' site offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
Kids Health
Information for parents, kids, and teens from Nemours Foundation.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Website for children covers various topics for parents and children and offers many links to other sites.
American Academy of Physicians (AAFP)
Mental Health Care Services by Family Physicians.
Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Practices.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Provides resources and tools to keep children healthy.
CDC site for assessing body mass index (BMI).
Choose My Plate
Interactive tools from the U.S. Department of Agriculture help teach parents and children about nutrition and healthy food choices.
US Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA site provides information on food safety, nutrition, and cosmetics.
US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) - My Pyramid
American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC)
Offers important information for poison safety and education.
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
Provides information to help you make informed decisions about pesticide use.
Safe Kids Worldwide
A site dedicated to preventing childhood injury, with great safety guidelines for car seats, fire safety, and poison prevention, as well as links for recalls, car seat installation, and more.
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Learn about recalled toys and other products from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
Check this site before traveling abroad for important information on health-related topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Immunizations
Specific information about immunizations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Immunizations
Information sheets from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain the benefits and risks of vaccines to recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Reliable, accurate information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent.
Institute for Vaccine Safety
Independent assessments of vaccines and vaccine safety, plus educational information provided by the Institute for Vaccine Safety of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
National Network for Immunization Information (NNII)
An excellent source for scientifically-based immunization information.
Vaccinate Your Family
Cornerstone's top website for vaccine information for parents.