When we went looking for such a program, however, we came up empty-handed. It's not very family friendly, easy to use or comprehensive.
Books are great, to be sure, but expensive.
We suggest turning to the web for your family-based health advice. Here are some outstanding sites to get you started. This site offers a wealth of information. There's a pediatric encyclopedia to look up symptoms and treatment, videos on child development, special sections devoted to Kids' Health and In the News, and more. You can also keep your own health records online.