Most 18-year-olds have never had to decide what medicine to take, who to call, or when something's actually serious. This guidebook helps them navigate this new phase with confidence (and provide’s parents with peace of mind!).

Written by a board-certified pediatrician with nearly 20 years of experience, College Health 101 is a complete guidebook covering everything a student needs to navigate their health independently.

What's inside:

• A symptom-by-symptom OTC medication guide (organized by what's wrong, not drug name)

• 🎥 QR-code linked videos—scan and watch Dr. Harrington walk through common symptoms

• "Can I Go to Class?" decision flowchart

• Emergency numbers and "Who Do I Call?" action plans

• Sleep, nutrition & movement basics

• Sexual health essentials—birth control, STI testing, consent, and what to do after sexual assault

• Alcohol, Narcan, and party safety

• Campus safety basics—walking alone, rideshares, and more

• Anxiety, homesickness, and first-week support

• A legal & practical documents checklist

• Printable resources: medication list organized by symptom, medical box labels, shopping lists for medicine/supplies, emergency wallet card, and more

Format: Instant digital download (PDF). Print it, save it to your phone, or both!

Please note: This guide is for general educational purposes and isn't a substitute for medical advice from your child's own doctor.

Want More Than a Guide? Add Ongoing Text Access.

The guide gets your student ready. A texting membership means they're never on their own when something actually comes up—a weird rash, a "should I go to urgent care" question, or just wanting a second opinion before they panic-Google it at midnight.

You can select when you would like to start your child’s membership (it does not have to be the day of purchase).

Please note: The texting membership is available exclusively to Minnesota residents due to licensing requirements. The guide itself has no residency restriction.

Most 18-year-olds have never had to decide what medicine to take, who to call, or when something's actually serious. This guidebook helps them navigate this new phase with confidence (and provide’s parents with peace of mind!).

Written by a board-certified pediatrician with nearly 20 years of experience, College Health 101 is a complete guidebook covering everything a student needs to navigate their health independently.

What's inside:

• A symptom-by-symptom OTC medication guide (organized by what's wrong, not drug name)

• 🎥 QR-code linked videos—scan and watch Dr. Harrington walk through common symptoms

• "Can I Go to Class?" decision flowchart

• Emergency numbers and "Who Do I Call?" action plans

• Sleep, nutrition & movement basics

• Sexual health essentials—birth control, STI testing, consent, and what to do after sexual assault

• Alcohol, Narcan, and party safety

• Campus safety basics—walking alone, rideshares, and more

• Anxiety, homesickness, and first-week support

• A legal & practical documents checklist

• Printable resources: medication list organized by symptom, medical box labels, shopping lists for medicine/supplies, emergency wallet card, and more

Format: Instant digital download (PDF). Print it, save it to your phone, or both!

Please note: This guide is for general educational purposes and isn't a substitute for medical advice from your child's own doctor.

Want More Than a Guide? Add Ongoing Text Access.

The guide gets your student ready. A texting membership means they're never on their own when something actually comes up—a weird rash, a "should I go to urgent care" question, or just wanting a second opinion before they panic-Google it at midnight.

You can select when you would like to start your child’s membership (it does not have to be the day of purchase).

Please note: The texting membership is available exclusively to Minnesota residents due to licensing requirements. The guide itself has no residency restriction.

Most 18-year-olds have never had to decide what medicine to take, who to call, or when something's actually serious. This guidebook helps them navigate this new phase with confidence (and provide’s parents with peace of mind!).

Written by a board-certified pediatrician with nearly 20 years of experience, College Health 101 is a complete guidebook covering everything a student needs to navigate their health independently.

What's inside:

• A symptom-by-symptom OTC medication guide (organized by what's wrong, not drug name)

• 🎥 QR-code linked videos—scan and watch Dr. Harrington walk through common symptoms

• "Can I Go to Class?" decision flowchart

• Emergency numbers and "Who Do I Call?" action plans

• Sleep, nutrition & movement basics

• Sexual health essentials—birth control, STI testing, consent, and what to do after sexual assault

• Alcohol, Narcan, and party safety

• Campus safety basics—walking alone, rideshares, and more

• Anxiety, homesickness, and first-week support

• A legal & practical documents checklist

• Printable resources: medication list organized by symptom, medical box labels, shopping lists for medicine/supplies, emergency wallet card, and more

Format: Instant digital download (PDF). Print it, save it to your phone, or both!

Please note: This guide is for general educational purposes and isn't a substitute for medical advice from your child's own doctor.

Want More Than a Guide? Add Ongoing Text Access.

The guide gets your student ready. A texting membership means they're never on their own when something actually comes up—a weird rash, a "should I go to urgent care" question, or just wanting a second opinion before they panic-Google it at midnight.

You can select when you would like to start your child’s membership (it does not have to be the day of purchase).

Please note: The texting membership is available exclusively to Minnesota residents due to licensing requirements. The guide itself has no residency restriction.

Most 18-year-olds have never had to decide what medicine to take, who to call, or when something's actually serious. This guidebook helps them navigate this new phase with confidence (and provide’s parents with peace of mind!).

Written by a board-certified pediatrician with nearly 20 years of experience, College Health 101 is a complete guidebook covering everything a student needs to navigate their health independently.

What's inside:

• A symptom-by-symptom OTC medication guide (organized by what's wrong, not drug name)

• 🎥 QR-code linked videos—scan and watch Dr. Harrington walk through common symptoms

• "Can I Go to Class?" decision flowchart

• Emergency numbers and "Who Do I Call?" action plans

• Sleep, nutrition & movement basics

• Sexual health essentials—birth control, STI testing, consent, and what to do after sexual assault

• Alcohol, Narcan, and party safety

• Campus safety basics—walking alone, rideshares, and more

• Anxiety, homesickness, and first-week support

• A legal & practical documents checklist

• Printable resources: medication list organized by symptom, medical box labels, shopping lists for medicine/supplies, emergency wallet card, and more

Format: Instant digital download (PDF). Print it, save it to your phone, or both!

Please note: This guide is for general educational purposes and isn't a substitute for medical advice from your child's own doctor.

Does your child have a constantly runny nose, itchy eyes, or a cough that never seems to go away? Allergies in kids can be confusing—and the options at the pharmacy can feel overwhelming!

This guide was created to give parents clear, confident answers. Written by a board-certified pediatrician with 20 years of experience, it walks you through everything you need to understand and manage your child's seasonal and environmental allergies.

Inside the guide you'll find:

What allergies actually are—and why kids get them: Understanding the difference between seasonal and environmental triggers, and how to identify what's affecting your child.

Symptom guide: How to recognize allergy symptoms and tell them apart from a cold or other illness.

Medication guide: Including second-generation antihistamines with dosing by age, nasal steroid sprays with a comparison table, combination sprays, allergy eye drops, and nasal saline irrigation—so you know exactly what to use and when.

Practical management strategies Reducing exposure at home, school, and outdoors—without turning your life upside down!

When to consider allergy shots—and how to talk to your doctor: Wondering if your child's allergies have gone beyond what medications can manage? This guide explains allergy shots, who it's typically recommended for, and when it might be worth a conversation with a specialist. You'll also find practical guidance on how to prepare for that appointment—including what questions to ask and what information to bring—so you walk in feeling confident and ready.

When to seek extra help: Clear guidance on when allergies need more than over-the-counter management.

Perfect for:

• Parents whose child has been diagnosed with seasonal or environmental allergies

• Parents wondering if their child's chronic runny nose or cough might be allergies

• Families heading into spring and fall allergy season

• Anyone who wants to understand their options before walking into a pharmacy

Format: Digital PDF download with instant access after purchase.

Wishing your family a breath of fresh air—literally!

It's 6:45am. Your child woke up with a runny nose and a cough. Daycare drop-off is in an hour. Sound familiar?

If your child is in daycare or preschool, you will face this moment over and over—because kids this age get sick 8–12 times a year. The question is never if, it's what do I do right now.

This guide was created to answer that question clearly, calmly, and without a Google spiral! Written by a board-certified pediatrician with nearly 20 years of experience, it gives you everything you need to make confident decisions when your child wakes up with something new—or when daycare calls.

Inside the guide you’ll find:

A step-by-step "Can They Go Today?" decision flowchart: Walk through your child's symptoms any morning and land on a clear answer.

The only 5 reasons your child actually needs to stay home (Most other symptoms aren't on the list—really!!)

Symptom-by-symptom breakdowns for:

• Cough

• Fever

• Sore throat

• Nasal congestion/runny nose

• Pinkeye

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

Each section includes what the symptom usually means, when your child is okay to attend, and when to stay home. Plus a Pediatrician's Insight with the real advice your 15-minute appointment doesn't always have time for!

Quick reference for common daycare illnesses: RSV, flu, strep, croup, ear infections, Hand Foot & Mouth—what to expect and when they can return.

Virus timelines table: How long each illness typically lasts and when your child can go back

How to talk to daycare: Including a script for mild symptoms and a clear list of when you actually need to pick up.

Your sick season toolkit checklist: What to keep at home and what to send to daycare.

Perfect for:

• Parents of kids ages 0–6 in any daycare or preschool setting

• Families navigating their first sick season in group care

• Anyone who wants a clear, calm answer at 6:45am instead of a Google rabbit hole

• Parents who want to stop second-guessing every runny nose

Format: Digital PDF download with instant access after purchase.

Save it to your phone. You will use it more than once.

When kids can name their emotions, their brains calm faster and they can learn healthy coping skills. This printable feelings chart helps parents, teachers, and therapists guide kids through big feelings with empathy and science-based support.

Perfect for:

• Cool down corners

• Classrooms or therapy offices

• Home routines or parenting toolkits

Created by a pediatrician to nurture emotional intelligence and connection, one feeling at a time 💕

Turn lunchtime into a moment of connection! Send your child to school with more than just food — send them with a boost of positivity, courage, kindness, and love! This bundle includes 30 beautifully designed notes by Dr. Harrington, with themes of bravery, kindness, growth, encouragement, and love. Each note has space for a personal message from you, making it the perfect way to brighten your child’s day and remind them how much they’re loved.

Because a few words at lunchtime can make a big difference!!

Pack a little love and positivity every day for your child with this free download. Includes 5 notes.

**Notes will be delivered to your email address. You will be asked your billing address at checkout, but you do not need to provide me with this information if you do not wish too. Instead enter any text in the billing address fields, as it will not be used (and I can’t remove the requirement).