Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

8th grade reading level, 7 panels

Code: D

Language: English

Indications: Parents of children with AD/HD

This pamphlet offers compassionate information for children and their parents. It answers questions including: What is AD/HD? What are the different types? Who can diagnose it? What are the symptoms? What treatment is available?

Bedwetting

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: B

Language: English, Spanish

Indications: Parents whose children do not stay dry at night

Although enuresis is extremely common, it can be stressful for parents. Discusses helpful techniques and exercises.

Chicken Pox

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: B

Language: English

Indications: Children or adults with chicken pox

Gives practical advice for those who have chicken pox including dealing with itching and avoiding aspirin because of the possibility of Reye Syndrome. Also discusses the new vaccine, the use of Acyclovir and chicken pox during pregnancy.

Childhood Asthma

7th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Children with asthma

Explains how an asthma episode happens and describes warning signs. Illustrates a peak flow meter, a metered-dose inhaler, a holding chamber and compressor-driven nebulizer. Discusses common problems such as children denying they are having symptoms or "forgetting" to take medications or stopping medication too soon.

Constipation in Children

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Parents who are concerned about constipation in infants or older children

This pamphlet can help parents change family eating habits. Educates parents as to which foods are "constipating" and which are good sources of fiber.

Food For Pre-Teens and Teenagers

8th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: B

Language: English

Indications: Parents of preteens and teenagers

Encourages parents to be thoughtful about their children and recognize the importance of healthy eating for teens and preteens. Describes family patterns common among young people who eat too little or are anorexic or bulemic.

Head Lice

2th grade reading level, 7 panels

Code: D

Language: English

Indications: Those with head lice or for distribution to all school children during a lice "epidemic"

Photographs clearly show how to check for lice, apply lice shampoo, comb out nits and deal with bedding, etc. Deals with social issues and concerns.

Just Because Your Child is Still Not Toilet Trained

7th grade reading level, 5 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: A

Language: English, Spanish

Indications: Parents of children who are not toilet trained after age 2 1/2

Just because your child is still not toilet trained does not mean that he or she is not as normal, intelligent or lovable as other people's children. Unfortunately lack of toilet training can lead to tremendous frustration and cases of child abuse. This pamphlet can reassure frustrated parents and may help prevent future problems.

Keep Your Child Safe From Food Poisoning

6th grade reading level, 7 panels

Code: D

Language: English

Indications: All families

Explains that much of the "flu" people experience is actually food poisoning, most of which happens at home. Alerts parents to potentially problematic foods and offers helpful suggestions.

Protect Your Child From Lead Poisoning

5th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Languages: English, Spanish

Indications: Expectant parents or parents of young children

One of six children in the United States has toxic amounts of lead in his/her blood. Explains vital information on the ill effects of lead poisoning on the unborn and children. Also explains how to avoid lead poisoning. Illustrations make the teaching points easy to follow.

Raising Children Who Will Be Strong Enough To Say No

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Parents of young or pre-teenage children

Although it is popular to tell young people to just say no to drugs or cigarettes or sex, it is not adequate advice. It is the young person with low self esteem who is most likely to say yes. The more effective way to cut down on drug use or premature sexuality is to build young children's self esteem.

Scabies

6th grade reading level, 7 panels

Code: D

Language: English

Indications: Individuals of all ages with scabies

Helpful, non-judgemental information about a common problem. Explains clearly what it is like to have scabies and recommends seeking medical attention. Excellent step-by-step instructions for cure and for preventing the spread of scabies in the family.

Teaching Children About Safety

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Parents of children of all ages

Loaded with specific information with emphasis on teaching safety as part of daily interactions with children as their level of maturity allows. Includes safety teaching points about the home, the neighborhood, bicycle safety, other types of sporting equipment and good-touch/bad-touch.

Your Child and Cholesterol

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Parents of children from age 2 through the teenage years

Brings parents attention to good lifelong eating habits of foods that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Includes charts of common foods with number of calories, number of fat grams and the ratio of unsaturated to saturated fats.