
Resources
Where we send our own families
Links our providers actually recommend: HealthyChildren.org from the American Academy of Pediatrics, CDC vaccine and milestone tools, Poison Control, and Georgia programs for families. No ads, no guesswork.
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Hotline · 988 Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (opens in new tab)
Call or text 988 any time a child or teen is in crisis. Free, confidential, 24/7, with a dedicated line for young people.
Tool · American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP Family Media Plan (opens in new tab)
Build a written media plan for your family in ten minutes: screen-free zones and times, bedtime rules, content choices, by child’s age. Our guide: /learn/screen-time-by-age.
Tool · HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
Acetaminophen dosing table (opens in new tab)
Weight-based doses for Tylenol and generics. Dose by weight, not age, and never give to a baby under 3 months without calling us.
Tool · CDC
CDC milestone tracker (opens in new tab)
Milestone checklists by age from 2 months to 5 years, with photos and videos, and a free app. Bring your checklist to well visits.
Article · American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthyChildren.org (opens in new tab)
The AAP’s parent site: thousands of articles reviewed by pediatricians, in English and Spanish. Our first recommendation for almost any question.
Tool · HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
Ibuprofen dosing table (opens in new tab)
Weight-based doses for Motrin, Advil and generics. Ibuprofen is for children 6 months and older.
Article · Parent to Parent of Georgia
Parent to Parent of Georgia (opens in new tab)
Free statewide navigators for families of children with disabilities: 800-229-2038, a parent match, and a recorded step-by-step Katie Beckett application walkthrough.
Hotline · Poison Help
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (opens in new tab)
Free, confidential, 24/7. Call immediately if your child swallows a medication, household product or plant, even if they seem fine. Save the number in your phone now.
Growth & development
Tool · American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP Family Media Plan (opens in new tab)
Build a written media plan for your family in ten minutes: screen-free zones and times, bedtime rules, content choices, by child’s age. Our guide: /learn/screen-time-by-age.
Article · Georgia Department of Public Health
Babies Can’t Wait (opens in new tab)
Georgia’s early intervention program for children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Free evaluation; we can refer you.
Article · Cam and Madi’s Promise
Cam and Madi’s Promise (opens in new tab)
A Georgia nonprofit that helps families complete Katie Beckett and NOW/COMP waiver applications and appeals at no charge. 770-239-1522.
Tool · CDC
CDC milestone tracker (opens in new tab)
Milestone checklists by age from 2 months to 5 years, with photos and videos, and a free app. Bring your checklist to well visits.
Article · Georgia Advocacy Office
Georgia Advocacy Office (opens in new tab)
Georgia’s protection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities: rights, Medicaid denials and appeals. 800-537-2329.
Article · American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthyChildren.org (opens in new tab)
The AAP’s parent site: thousands of articles reviewed by pediatricians, in English and Spanish. Our first recommendation for almost any question.
Article · Georgia Department of Community Health
Katie Beckett Medicaid (TEFRA), Georgia (opens in new tab)
The official program page: who qualifies, the forms in English and Spanish, and the Centralized Katie Beckett Medicaid Team that receives applications. Our guide: /katie-beckett.
Article · Parent to Parent of Georgia
Parent to Parent of Georgia (opens in new tab)
Free statewide navigators for families of children with disabilities: 800-229-2038, a parent match, and a recorded step-by-step Katie Beckett application walkthrough.
Article · Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read (opens in new tab)
The early-literacy program we take part in: a new book at well visits from 6 months to 5 years and guidance on reading aloud.
Behavioral & mental health
Hotline · 988 Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (opens in new tab)
Call or text 988 any time a child or teen is in crisis. Free, confidential, 24/7, with a dedicated line for young people.
Hotline · Georgia DBHDD
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (opens in new tab)
1-800-715-4225, 24/7 access to mental health, substance use and developmental disability services in Georgia, including mobile crisis teams.
Nutrition
Tool · CDC
CDC child and teen BMI calculator (opens in new tab)
Enter age, height and weight to see your child’s BMI percentile. We plot it at every well visit; this is the same calculation. Our guide: /learn/healthy-weight-for-children.
Article · American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthyChildren.org (opens in new tab)
The AAP’s parent site: thousands of articles reviewed by pediatricians, in English and Spanish. Our first recommendation for almost any question.
Vaccines
Article · Georgia Department of Public Health
Vaccines for Children program (Georgia) (opens in new tab)
Free vaccines for children who are uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid-eligible or American Indian/Alaska Native. Ask us whether your child qualifies.
Illness & symptoms
Tool · HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
Acetaminophen dosing table (opens in new tab)
Weight-based doses for Tylenol and generics. Dose by weight, not age, and never give to a baby under 3 months without calling us.
Article · American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthyChildren.org (opens in new tab)
The AAP’s parent site: thousands of articles reviewed by pediatricians, in English and Spanish. Our first recommendation for almost any question.
Tool · HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
Ibuprofen dosing table (opens in new tab)
Weight-based doses for Motrin, Advil and generics. Ibuprofen is for children 6 months and older.
Article · American Diabetes Association
Type 1 diabetes: symptoms and causes (opens in new tab)
The warning signs of type 1 diabetes in children and what happens after diagnosis. Thirst, urination, weight loss and tiredness mean a same-day call.
Asthma & allergies
Tool · Atlanta Allergy & Asthma
Atlanta pollen count (opens in new tab)
The daily certified pollen count for metro Atlanta. Useful for planning outdoor time and medication for children with allergies or asthma.
Safety
Hotline · Poison Help
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (opens in new tab)
Free, confidential, 24/7. Call immediately if your child swallows a medication, household product or plant, even if they seem fine. Save the number in your phone now.
Article · Safe Kids Worldwide
Safe Kids Worldwide (opens in new tab)
Car seats, water, fire, medication and sleep safety by age, plus local car seat check events in metro Atlanta.
Sleep
Tool · American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP Family Media Plan (opens in new tab)
Build a written media plan for your family in ten minutes: screen-free zones and times, bedtime rules, content choices, by child’s age. Our guide: /learn/screen-time-by-age.
Teens
Hotline · 988 Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (opens in new tab)
Call or text 988 any time a child or teen is in crisis. Free, confidential, 24/7, with a dedicated line for young people.
Seasonal
Tool · Atlanta Allergy & Asthma
Atlanta pollen count (opens in new tab)
The daily certified pollen count for metro Atlanta. Useful for planning outdoor time and medication for children with allergies or asthma.