Missouri Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

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Parent Resources

Following are a few resources for parents. We want to help you raise happy and healthy kids!

  • Need help finding a pediatrician? Here’s a great resource to find a pediatrician.
  • Immunizations are safe and effective in preventing disease. Here is the 2017 immunization schedule.
  • Symptom Checker is a great way to see if a doctor’s visit is needed.
  • MO HealthNet is a great resource for individuals that need information about Missouri’s Medicaid program.
  • Keep your child safe while they sleep. Learn about the AAP recommendations for safe sleep practices.
  • ParentLink is a call center that provides parenting resources that can answer questions and address behavior concerns.
  • Need help finding child care? Child Care Aware of Missouri can help.
  • WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. It’s a supplemental nutrition program, supports breastfeeding and provides health risk assessment through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to eligible participants.
  • Here is information for foster care and adoption. Click here.
  • Learn more about Missouri First Steps for children ages birth to three with disabilities or developmental delays.
  • The opioid epidemic in our nation and our state affect everyone. Read more on how to talk to your kids about preventing drug abuse.
  •  Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: MO Hotline: 800-392-3738, National Hotline: 800-422-4453
  • Listen to the latest podcasts from pediatricians.
  • Understanding autism can be complicated. Here are some resources to help you: Autism Speaks, Thompson Center, Missouri Department of Mental Health.
  • The AAP offers advice on many topics related to childcare from birth to the teenage years. Learn more on the Healthy Children website.

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