Family resources

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There’s a lot of health information out there aimed at families. Sometimes it’s hard to know which sources are best. At Advocate Children’s Hospital, our primary care team has compiled a few of our most trusted health resources.

You can call your child’s pediatrician 24/7 with urgent questions and concerns. Our clinics also offer convenient evening and Saturday appointments in locations near your home.

Resources through Advocate Children’s Hospital

These Advocate Children’s Hospital resources offer extensive information on many aspects of health and development. Information is available in several languages. Our resources include:

Children’s Health Resource Centers

Our resource centers are located in the north and south suburbs. We offer health information with in-person support and free validated parking.

You can use our computers to get health information, learn from safety programs, ask questions of our expert staff, and check out booklets and other helpful materials. Learn more about our Children’s Health Resource Centers.

KidsHealth library

This online library includes health and safety topics for all ages. Parents can learn about health topics and conditions and get wellness and caregiving tips.

Our teen section also provides answers to age-specific questions about health, emotions, and moving into adulthood. Children and teens will both find age-appropriate health information, videos, and games. Sign in to our KidsHealth library.

Online support

We offer convenience and extra support when you need it:

LiveWell: Health care doesn’t stop when our offices close. With LiveWell, you can find care, make appointments, pay bills, get medication refills, and more.
NowPow: Community resources can provide valuable support to you and your family. At each appointment, your child’s doctor can refer you to a list of community supports from a group called NowPow that is right for you.

Additional baby and toddler health resources

Both new and experienced parents can benefit from the latest baby care information. The following resources help parents of infants and toddlers learn more about milestones and health issues.

Autism

Autism Speaks

Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive

Office of the Administration for Children and Families

Developmental Milestones

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Additional children’s health resources

Your school-age child faces many changes and challenges. You and your child can learn more with these resources:

Bullying

Stopbullying.gov

Childhood Obesity

ObesityAction.Org

Parenting Resources

Center for Effective Parenting

Additional resources for teens, adolescents & parents

Our team has created a Teen Topics Health Reading List to help parents and teens tackle adolescence and the transition to adulthood.

Teens and their parents can find answers to several health questions in the Advocate Children's Hospital's Metrick Pediatric Library teen health collection at our Park Ridge location. You can also search our convenient online catalog.

Many provide information about the challenges of adolescence, for both teens and families. Some of our favorites include: