Parent resources

Clear pediatric guidance for everyday questions.

Thoughtful, parent-friendly information from Arsany Basily, MD, FAAP—organized to help you understand common concerns and know when personalized care may be needed.

A note about health information

These resources provide general education, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Your child’s age, medical history, symptoms, and examination matter. For a possible life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department now.

Growing over time

A resource library designed around parent questions.

Symptoms & common illnessesPractical information about common childhood symptoms and what parents may want to observe.

NewRashes in ChildrenCommon causes of childhood rashes, ways to ease discomfort, and the warning signs that need prompt medical care.Read the guide Sore Throat & Strep in ChildrenWhat causes sore throats, when strep testing and antibiotics help, how to ease discomfort, and which warning signs need care.Read the guide Constipation in ChildrenHow to recognize constipation, understand stool withholding, support treatment, and know when to call the doctor.Read the guide Pink Eye in ChildrenHow to recognize common types of pink eye, when antibiotic drops may help, and which symptoms need prompt medical evaluation.Read the guide Ear Infections in ChildrenHow middle-ear infections are diagnosed, when antibiotics help, and when watchful waiting may be a safe option.Read the guide Croup in ChildrenWhat a barking cough and stridor mean, how to care for mild croup at home, and when noisy or difficult breathing needs medical care.Read the guide Coughs, Colds & RSVWhat to expect from common respiratory illnesses, how to recognize when a child is working hard to breathe, and when RSV or a cough needs medical care.Read the guide Hand, Foot & Mouth DiseaseWhat HFMD looks like, how to keep your child comfortable and hydrated, when they can return to school or daycare, and which warning signs need medical care.Read the guide Vomiting, Diarrhea & DehydrationHow to keep your child hydrated, how much oral rehydration solution to offer, what foods and drinks help, and when vomiting or diarrhea needs medical care.Read the guide Fever in ChildrenWhat counts as a fever, how to take your child's temperature, when to seek care, and weight-based acetaminophen and ibuprofen dosing guides.Read the guide

Medicines & test resultsGeneral education about medications, laboratory questions, and topics to discuss with your child’s clinician.

Articles will be added here as the library grows.

Newborns & infantsAge-specific guidance for the earliest months, when small changes may deserve closer attention.

Breech Babies & Hip Follow-UpWhy breech babies need extra hip screening, what imaging is recommended, and what parents should know about developmental hip dysplasia.Read the guide Feeding Your NewbornBreast milk, formula, feeding cues, diaper and weight expectations, vitamin D, safe formula preparation, and practical milk-storage guides.Read the guide Blocked Tear Ducts in BabiesWhy babies get watery or crusty eyes, how tear duct massage may help, what usually happens over time, and when eye redness or swelling needs medical attention.Read the guide Newborn JaundiceWhat causes newborn jaundice, how bilirubin is checked, warning signs to watch for, and when your baby needs follow-up.Read the guide Vitamin K for Your NewbornWhy newborns need vitamin K, how the birth dose prevents serious bleeding, and clear answers to common questions about safety, ingredients, breastfeeding, and oral vitamin K.Read the guide

Development, behavior & family lifePractical guidance about screen use, sleep, behavior, development, relationships, and the everyday challenges of growing up.

Kids and Screen TimeHow to think about screen time by age, what the research shows, and practical ways to protect sleep, play, movement, and family connection.Read the guide

Choosing the next level of careInformation to help families understand when a concern may need in-person or emergency evaluation.

Pediatrician, Urgent Care, or ER?A practical guide to choosing the right level of care when your child is sick or injured—including when to call 911.Read the guide

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