The Children's Hospital Parent Advice Online

Parenting and Child Health Information

There is a lot to parenting, and no one knows your kids like you do. Sometimes you need a quick tip, a new idea, and another approach to help get past the bumps, bruises and fusses so you can get back to laughing, growing, learning and living. The Children’s Hospital’s Parent Advice Online provides you with the quick tips for over 275 topics related to the health of your infant, child or teenager. These tips have been developed by Dr. Bart Schmitt, a pediatrician at The Children’s Hospital.

Topics Related to Healthy Children

Topics Related to Sick Children

Topics Related to Behavior

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Is Your Child Sick?

Pediatric HouseCalls Online is a guide for treating your child at home, calling your child's doctor or seeking immediate medical attention. Developed by Dr. Barton Schmitt, MD, FAAP, a board-certified pediatrician on staff at The Children’s Hospital. Dr. Schmitt has developed health tools for parents, including Pediatric HouseCalls Online, the Parent Advice Line and his 3rd edition of Your Child’s Health, which is available in bookstores.