Find tips, tools, and resources to help you prepare for well-visits, know what to expect, and more.
Health Information, Resources, and More
For Parents, Caregivers, and Families
Department of Health
- Watch Me Grow Washington
- Infants, Children, and Teens Links and Services
- Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
- Vaccines for Preteens and Teens (7-18 Years)
- Lead Poisoning Prevention
- Universal Developmental Screening — A Strong Start for Children
Health Care Authority
Other Resources
- Well Visit Planner – A quick and free pre-visit well visit planning tool.
- Bright Futures Resources for Families – Information to increase knowledge of your children’s health and learn more about partnering with their provider.
- HealthyChildren.org – The official AAP website for parents and families.
- Amaze.org – Medically accurate and age-appropriate health information and education as determined by parents, teachers, and medical professionals.
- 4 Tips for Finding a Primary Care Doctor from Right as Rain by UW Medicine
- Home - Family to Family Health Information Center
- How to Have Good Communication with Your Child or Youth’s Doctor - PAVE
- Health & Wellness - PAVE
- What is a Medical Home? - PAVE
For Teens and Young Adults
- Adolescent Well Visits: What you need to know – tips for teens
- Teen Health Hub WA: Links to high quality, reliable health information and resources for teens and young adults. Created by youth for youth.
- A Yearly Checkup - Before, During & After a Doctor's Visit: Explainer videos, FAQ, and more about adolescent well visits for preteens and teens.
- Health Care How Tos for Teens and Young Adults: YouTube playlist of explainer videos about common health care tasks.
- Immunization Resources for Teens: Credible information about vaccines for teens, including vaccine schedules, resources to pay for vaccines, and finding a vaccine provider in your area.