American Academy of Pediatrics

A parent's guide to childhood obesity : a road map to health( Book )

4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 858 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Research-based evidence informs this guide to understanding--and combating--childhood obesity. Addressing medical, emotional, and psychological factors, the sensible and tested guidelines help parents create balanced meals, encourage physical activity, and partner with pediatricians, family, schools, and child-care providers in their fight against obesity. A section on setbacks and detours addresses such challenges as sneaking food, snacking and grazing, and eating during the holidays. Self-assessment questionnaires, worksheets, and parent tips discuss age-specific obesity issues ranging from the prenatal period to age 21

The wonder years : helping your baby and young child successfully negotiate the major developmental milestones( Book )

5 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 847 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

" ... up-to-date information on child development, including: Ideal patterns of growth at every stage, and normal variances; Parent-child activities that help you monitor and promote your child's development; Easy ways to create an enriching home environment; A 'behind-the-scenes' look at what's going on in your child's developing brain; Information on aiding children with special needs, from ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities to those who are gifted; Advice on consulting specialists, including nutritionists, occupational therapists, and counselors; Tips on safety and injury prevention; How factors like birth order and gender impact development. With five hundred full-color photographs and illustrations, developmental time lines, charts, and graphs ..."--Publisher description

Immunizations & infectious diseases : an informed parent's guide by Margaret C Fisher( Book )

3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 780 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

(Publisher-supplied data) Margaret C. Fisher, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician, the chair of the department of pediatrics at Monmouth Medical School, and a professor of pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine. She served on the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases from 1996 to 2002 and is the editor-in-chief of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She lives in Sea Bright, New Jersey

Textbook of neonatal resuscitation by Ronald S Bloom( Book )

40 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 742 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"The extensively revised and updated 6th edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) textbook and accompanying DVD-ROM are designed in accord with the program's curriculum changes and sharpened focus on active, hands-on learning. The text facilitates the newly recommended self-paced learning approach. Self-study is optimized to help students prepare for the mandatory online examination that replaces the traditional written test. It also complements the simulations and case-based sceanarios at the heart of the new NRP. Content updates thoughout the text and DVD-ROM reflect the 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/American Heart Association Guidelines for Neonatal Resuscitation. Must-know new material includes the latest recommendations across key areas of change including: Revisions in the NRP flow diagram; elimination of evaluation of amniotic fluid in initial rapid assessment; use of supplemental oxygen during neonatal resuscitation; use of pulse oximetry; chest compression procedures. The book includes a companion DVD-ROM (for use on both PC and Mac), bringing a higher level of interactivity to the learning process. Active learning features on the DVD include multi-decision point scenarios and randomly generated clinical problems and outcomes"--Page 4 of cover

Care of the young athlete by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons( Book )

12 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 335 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This text is designed for all physicians and health care professionals who care for children participating in sports. Major sections include exercise and its physical, social and psychological benefits and risks, physiology and nutrition, medical issues and musculoskeletal issues

Caring for our children : national health and safety performance standards, guidelines for early care, and education programs( Book )

6 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This new 3rd edition contains updated guidelines on the development and evaluation of the health and safety of children in all types of early care and education settings, centers, and family child care homes

Breastfeeding handbook for physicians by American Academy of Pediatrics( Book )

12 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians was envisioned as the complete and concise reference and teaching aid on breastfeeding and human lactation. Written primarily for physicians of all specialties, the handbook can also be a useful resource for all individuals involved with the care of mother and infant, including nurse practitioners, dieticians, and lactation specialists. This handbook represents the collaborative efforts of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), with additional critical review by the American

Berkowitz's pediatrics : a primary care approach by Carol D Berkowitz( Book )

6 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in English and held by 110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The new 3rd edition provides concise, practice-oriented guidance on all the most common issues both clinical and psychosocial you re likely to encounter. Provides hands-on help on topics ranging from temper tantrums and thumb-sucking to childhood cancer, kidney disease, and diabetes. Each clinical chapter reviews pertinent epidemiology and pathophysiology, then gives clear, concise guidelines on what symptoms to look for, what alternative diagnoses to consider, what tests to order, and how to manage the patient

Policy reference guide : a comprehensive guide to AAP policy statements published through June 1988 by American Academy of Pediatrics( Book )

6 editions published between 1990 and 1997 in English and held by 88 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Quick reference guide to pediatric care by Deepak M Kamat( Book )

6 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Here's the first place to turn for practical, action-oriented clinical solutions - whenever and wherever you need them. The all-new AAP Quick Reference Guide to Pediatric Care delivers the practical, action-oriented clinical solutions you need ""right now."" It's the perfect resource to use during or between patient encounters. Authoritative AAP content is presented in a concise outline format that makes it easy to zero in on what you're looking for. Quickly look up key information and recommendations on: Prevention, Screening, Signs and symptoms, Treatment, Emotional and behav