Other Childhood Eczema Resources
Downloadables
Boston Children’s Hospital: Atopic Dermatitis: A Guide for Your Family (pdf)
Skincare rewards charts for children:
Publications
Patients' and Caregivers' Preferences for Mental Health Care and Support in Atopic Dermatitis.
Chong AC, Schwartz A, Lang J, Ong PY, Myles IA, Silverberg JI, Capozza K. Dermatitis. 2024 Jan-Feb;35(S1):S70-S76. doi: 10.1089/derm.2023.0111. Epub 2023 Aug 9. PMID: 37579072
Objective: To understand patients' and caregivers' preferences for AD-related mental health care and support. Methods: We surveyed 279 adult AD patients and 154 caregivers of children with AD across 26 countries regarding their mental health interventions for atopic dermatitis: knowledge gaps, pilot programmes and future directions.
Mental health interventions for atopic dermatitis: knowledge gaps, pilot programmes and future directions.
Chatrath S, LeBovidge J, Jack C, Abuabara K, Schneider LC, Capozza K, Kelley K, Silverberg JI. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2023 Dec 19;49(1):9-17. doi: 10.1093/ced/llad315. PMID: 37706273
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with high levels of psychosocial burden, often resulting in poor mental health outcomes. Despite this association, few studies have evaluated the efficacy of mental health in specialist care and mental health is associated with long-term control of atopic dermatitis symptoms: A cross-sectional survey of patients and caregivers in the United States.
Specialist care and mental health is associated with long-term control of atopic dermatitis symptoms: A cross-sectional survey of patients and caregivers in the United States
Chong AC, Schwartz A, Smith Begolka W, Tullos KZ, Capozza K. JAAD Int. 2023 Aug 31;13:112-114. doi: 10.1016/j.jdin.2023.08.016. eCollection 2023 Dec. PMID: 37779557 Free PMC article.
Insights From Caregivers on the Impact of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis on Families: "I'm Tired, Overwhelmed, and Feel Like I'm Failing as a Mother".
Capozza K, Gadd H, Kelley K, Russell S, Shi V, Schwartz A. Dermatitis. 2020 May/Jun;31(3):223-227. doi: 10.1097/DER.0000000000000582. PMID: 32091463
It explored the following 9 domains of impact: sleep, social isolation, time requirements, life decisions, family relationship dynamics, energy/fatigue, mental health impacts, and unmet treatment needs.
Other Trusted Websites
Boston’s Children’s Hospital: https://www.childrenshospital.org/
Pediatric Sleep Council: www.Babysleep.com
National Sleep Foundation: www.thensf.org
National Eczema Association: https://nationaleczema.org
American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/How-to-Treat-and-Control-Eczema-Rashes-in-Children.aspx
Meg Foundation: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/
Got Transition: https://www.gottransition.org/
Books
Sleeping Through the Night, Revised Edition: How Infants, Toddlers, and Their Parents Can Get a Good Night’s Sleep by Jodi Mindell
Take Charge of Your Child’s Sleep: The All-in-One Resource for Solving Sleep Problems in Kids and Teens by Judith Owens and Jodi Mindell
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere by Kira Willey
The Sleepy Pebble and Other Stories: Calming Tales to Read at Bedtime by Alice Gregory and Christy Kirkpatrick
Breathe with Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy by Miriam Gates
Books for children:
Books for older children, teens, and caregivers:
What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Problems with Sleep by Dawn Huebner
Workbook that guides children ages 6-12 and parents through cognitive-behavioral techniques to decrease bedtime problems
Mindfulness for Kids in 10 Minutes a Day by Maura Bradley (for ages 8-12 years)