Free DVD on ADHD
The “Doctor to Doctor” public awareness campaign is offering free DVDs featuring the latest information about diagnosing and treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The DVD features Josephine Elia, M.D., of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The DVD is supported by McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals. Free copies may be obtained by calling 888-265-4115 or by visiting
Child Passenger Safety Site
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has launched a Web site to provide information to parents about child passenger safety. The site,
DVDs Fight Childhood Obesity
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released two DVDs to combat childhood obesity. One—“Childhood Obesity: Combating the Epidemic”—is aimed at pediatricians and family physicians. The other—“Max's Magical Delivery: Fit for Kids”—teaches children about fitness. To order, call 800-358-9295 or visit
Child Medication Safety Guide
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the Food and Drug Administration have rereleased the “Kids Aren't Just Small Adults” pamphlet. The guide provides tips to parents and caregivers about how to administer over-the-counter medicines to children. To order or download the pamphlet, visit
Promote Hand Washing
The American Society for Microbiology has launched “Take Action: Clean Hands Campaign” to promote hand washing. The campaign includes educational materials for healthcare professionals and consumers (posters, brochures, stickers). For more information, visit
Psychiatry Fact Sheets for Families
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry distributes a series of fact sheets to provide information on child and adolescent development, including behavioral, mental, or developmental disorders. The sheets are available in both English and Spanish and can be downloaded from the Internet at
Free Allergic Asthma Book
The book “Allergic Asthma for Dummies” is available for free from the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics. The book includes tips on asthma management and handling emergencies. To obtain a copy, visit
Web Site Sweetens Kids' Sleep
The National Sleep Foundation has launched a Web site,