General Handouts
As a follow-up to your visit, you can view and print the documents listed below by clicking on the appropriate handout title.
COVID-19: For the most up to date information regarding COVID-19 please access the IDPH and CDC Websites.
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 and Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Caring for Children with Asthma During COVID-19: Parent FAQs
Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19
Give Your Child’s Eyes a Screen-Time Break: Here’s Why
Mask Mythbusers: 5 Common Misconceptions about Kids & Cloth Face Coverings
Return to School During COVID-19
Should Your Child Be Tested for COVID-19?
Simple Ways to Entertain & Boost your Baby’s Development at Home
Youth Sports & COVID-19: Understanding the Risks
Adolescents and School-Age Children
Health Care for College Students
Puberty – Ready or Not Expect Some Big Changes
Tips for Parents of Adolescents
Asthma
Asthma and Your Child
How to Control Things That Make Your Asthma Worse
How to Use Your Metered-Does Inhaler
Your Peak Flow Meter
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD and Your School-Aged Child
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Vanderbilt Assessment – Parent & Teacher
What About Medicines for ADHD?
What is ADHD Anyway? Questions from Teens
Behavioral and Psychosocial Issues
Adoption – Part I – Adopting A Young Child
Adoption – Part II – Adopting An Older Child
Adoption – Part III – Additional Resources
Discipline and Your Child
Divorce and Children
Eating Disorders – Anorexia and Bulimia
Sibling Relationships – Part I – Siblings, Step-Siblings, Half-Siblings and Twins
Sibling Relationships – Part II – Preparing For a New Baby
Surviving – Coping With Adolescent Depression and Suicide
Temper Tantrums – A Normal Part of Growing Up
Your Child’s Mental Health – When to Seek Help and Where to Get Help
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Your Baby – Getting Started
Engorgement Recommendations
Guidelines for Pumping, Storing and Defrosting Breast Milk
Latching Your Baby
Sore Nipples
Common Illnesses and Conditions
Acne – How to Treat and Control It
Acute Ear Infections and Your Child
Advice For The Headache Patient
Allergies in Children
Atopic Dermatitis
Bronchiolitis and Your Young Child
Constipation
Constipation Video: The Poo In You
Croup
Diarrhea
Febrile Seizures
Fever
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Head Lice – Every Parent’s Concern
Head Lice – Treatment
If You Think Your Child is Stuttering
Lyme Disease
Otitis Media With Effusion
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Sinusitis and Your Child
Sleep Problems in Children – Part I – Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Sleep Problems in Children – Part II – Common Sleep Problems
Topical Wart Therapy
Urinary Tract Infections in Young Children
Vomiting
West Nile Virus
Wound Care Instructions (Post Suture Removal)
Developmental Issues
Helping Your Child Learn To Read
Learning Disabilities – What Parents Need To Know
Toilet Training Resistance – Daytime Wetting and Soiling
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) – An Introduction
Newborns, Infants and Toddlers
Bedwetting
Car Safety Seats – A Guide For Families
Care of the Uncircumcised Penis
Choosing Child Care – What’s Best For Your Family?
Circumcision – Information for Parents
Diaper Rash
Fun in the Sun – Keep Your Baby Safe
SIDS – Important Information for Parents
Thumbs, Fingers and Pacifiers
Toilet Training
Treating Jaundice
Nutrition and Fitness
Calcium and You
Calcium Rich Foods
Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active
Feeding Kids Right Isn’t Always Easy
Fiber Rich Foods
Growing Up Healthy – Fat, Cholesterol and More
Iron Rich Foods
Protein Rich Foods
Starting Solid Foods
Starting Solid Foods Handout
Is Your Baby Hungry or Full?
Tips for Introducing Solid Foods
Breastfeeding and Solid Foods
Teen Health – Get Fit, Stay Healthy
Vegetarian Diet
What You Should Know About Living With Food Allergy
Safety and Prevention
A Guide to Children’s Dental Health
A Guide to Your Child’s Medicines
A Parent’s Guide to Insect Repellents
A Parent’s Guide to Water Safety
Car Safety Tips
Choking Prevention / First Aid for Infants and Children
Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Dog Bite Prevention
EpiPen Use
Foreign Travel Precautions
Highly Toxic Poison Plant List
Home Safety Checklist
Insect Bites or Stings
Keep Your Family Safe – Fire Safety / Burn Prevention
Lead Screening for Children
Minor Head Injuries in Children
Preventing Lead Poisoning
Protect Your Child From Poison
Sports Injury Prevention
Sunburn
The Teen Driver – Guidelines for Parents
Sexual Health and Sexuality
Breast – Self Exam
Deciding to Wait
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Teens – Facts for Teens and Their Parents
Know the Facts About HIV and AIDS
Talking With Your Young Child About Sex
Talking With Your Teen About Sex
Testicular – Self Exam
Substance Abuse Issues
Alcohol – Your Child and Drugs
Cocaine – Your Child and Drugs
Inhalant Abuse – Your Child and Drugs
Marijuana – Your Child and Drugs
Steroids – Play Safe, Play Fair
Substance Abuse Prevention – Part I – What Every Parent Needs To Know
Substance Abuse Prevention – Part II – Additional Information
The Risks of Tobacco Use – A Message to Parents and Teens
Forms and Questionnaires
Annual Childhood Lead Risk Assessment
– (For families with children 6 months to 6 years)
Annual TB / Cholesterol Screening
We’re Here To Help
If you have any questions regarding these handouts, please contact our office at
(847) 398-0400.
Arlington Pediatrics, Ltd. is located at:
3325 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 100A
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004