Pediatric Resources For Parents & Children | Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Pediatric Resources for Every Stage

Questions come up at every age and stage. We’ve gathered trusted resources from leading pediatric organizations to help you navigate everyday parenting decisions with confidence—from newborn care and immunizations to medication safety, travel health, and wellness guidance.

Dosing for Fever & Pain

When your child isn’t feeling well, knowing the right dose matters. Use this trusted AAP guide for safe acetaminophen dosing, medication tips, and fever management guidance.

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Pediatric Immunization Schedule

Stay up to date with recommended childhood vaccines and learn how each vaccine helps protect your child from serious illnesses.

View Vaccine Schedule

Pediatric WELLNess VISIT Resources

Find age-specific handouts and guidance to support your child’s growth, development, nutrition, safety, and overall health.

View Well Child Forms

Resources for Growing With Your Child

Your child’s needs change quickly during the first few years—and every stage brings new questions. Explore trusted resources tailored to your child’s age, from developmental milestones and nutrition to behavior, sleep, safety, and wellness. We’ve gathered expert guidance to help you feel informed and confident as your child grows.

Newborns (0-3 Months)

WELLNESS VISIT SCHEDULE

Regular wellness visits help us monitor your baby’s growth, development, feeding, and overall health during those important first months.

1–3 Days After Birth
1 Month
2 Months

HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR NEW PARENTS

Learn more about what to expect during your baby’s first few months, including developmental milestones, growth, movement, and social-emotional development.

Infants (4-12 Months)

The first year is filled with incredible growth and change. During these months, your baby will become more mobile, interactive, and curious about the world around them. Regular wellness visits help us track development, answer questions, and support your family through each exciting milestone.

WELLNESS VISIT SCHEDULE

4 Months
6 Months
9 Months
12 Months

HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR GROWING BABY

Learn what to expect as your baby develops new skills in communication, movement, learning, and social interaction throughout the first year.

4–7 Months

8–12 Months

Around 12 Months

Developmental Milestones: 12 Months

Toddlers (1-3 Years)

Toddlers are constantly learning, exploring, and testing their independence. From first words and big emotions to climbing, running, and problem-solving, these years bring rapid growth and development. Regular wellness visits help us monitor milestones, answer questions, and support your child’s health every step of the way.

WELLNESS VISIT SCHEDULE

15 Months
18 Months
24 Months (2 Years)

HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR THE TODDLER YEARS

Explore expert guidance on development, communication, behavior, and growth as your child navigates the exciting transition from baby to toddler.

Development Across the First Two Years

Milestones During the First 2 Years

Around Age 1

Around Age 2

Preschoolers (3-5 Years)

The preschool years are full of growth, imagination, and increasing independence. As children prepare for school, they continue building important skills in learning, communication, movement, and social development. Regular wellness visits help us monitor progress, answer questions, and support your child’s healthy development.

WELLNESS VISIT SCHEDULE

30 Months (2½ Years)
3 Years
4 Years
5 Years

HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR THE PRESCHOOL YEARS

Explore trusted guidance on learning, development, school readiness, physical growth, and social skills during these important early childhood years.

Development & Learning

Movement & Physical Development

Social Development

Social Development in Preschoolers

Gradeschool (5-12 Years)

The school-age years bring steady growth, new responsibilities, and increasing independence. As children develop academically, socially, and physically, regular wellness visits help us monitor their health, support healthy habits, and address any concerns along the way.

WELLNESS VISIT SCHEDULE

5 Years
6 Years
7 Years
8 Years
9 Years
10 Years
11 Years
12 Years

HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

Explore trusted guidance on nutrition, physical activity, school success, and the physical and emotional changes that come with growing up.

Teens (12-18 Years)

The teen years are a time of rapid physical, emotional, and social growth. As adolescents become more independent, regular wellness visits provide an opportunity to discuss health, development, mental well-being, relationships, safety, and healthy lifestyle habits in a supportive environment.