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 · 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.