A collection of colorful, interactive sites designed especially for children to explore health topics independently.
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BAM!
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| | Body and Mind (BAM) from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is designed for children's use and focuses on emotional as well as physical health with age appropriate activities. |
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Bandaides & Blackboards for Kids
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| | "This is a site about growing up with medical problems ...any ole type. Its goal is to help people understand what it's like, from the perspective of the children and teens who are doing just that." Full of information, games and helpful tips just for kids, this site is put together by Joan Fleitas, Ed.D., R.N.,an Associate Professor of Nursing at Lehman College, CUNY in New York. |
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GirlsHealth
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| | This site from the National Women's Health Information Center "gives girls reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home." Covers fitness, nutrition, illness and disabilities, drugs and alcohol and more for girls ages 10-16. |
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HHS Pages for Kids
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| | From The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), this colorful page is designed for children. and covers topics of interest such as smoking, cosmetics, crime, bike safety nutrition, healthy teeth, 'girl power' and disabilities. |
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Healthfinder.gov Kids
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| | Colorful, interactive website for kids with links to a comprehensive set of health topics. From the HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. |
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Kidnetic.com
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| | "Kidnetic.com is a cool site for kids like you — kids who like to play hard and have fun. Kidnetic.com lets you tap into your own energy so you can feel great all day long." This site promotes healthy eating and physical activity, and is sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Sports Medicine and other internationally recognized health organizations. |
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KidsHealth for Kids: When Somebody Dies
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| | When does it happen? Where do dead people go? What about me? These are just a few children's questions answered on these pages from the Nemours Foundation. |
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Powerful Girls Have Powerful Bones
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| | Interactive site for girls focusing on bone development from the U.S. Center For Disease Control(CDC). Includes "Games and Fun," "Staying Strong" and "Bone Up: Info on Bones and Health." |
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STI Children and Young Adults Portal: Kids
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| | This page from the Thomas Starzl Transplantation Institute at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh was created especially for children. There are four stories about transplantation which "are ideal for reading and discussing with your child." |
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Scrub Club
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| | The Scrub Club is "a fun, interactive and educational Web site that teaches children the proper way to wash their hands. The site consists of a Webisode interactive games, educational music, downloadable activities for kids, educational materials for teachers and program information for parents."
From NSF International and the Partnership for Food Safety Education. |
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Sleep for Kids
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| | Why do we sleep? How does sleep work? What are dreams? What should I do if I can't sleep? These questions and more are answered at this site for children from the National Sleep Foundation. Includes games and puzzles.
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Star Sleeper
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| | Welcome to the Garfield Star Sleeper Web site! The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research has created games and puzzles just for you! Parents can find helpful information on children and sleep, too. |
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ToxMystery
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| | This interactive Web site from the National Library of Medicine helps teach kids about health hazards in the home. |
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Why Do I Need to Wash My Hands?
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| | Why, when and how to wash your hands to stop germs from spreading. Written for children from the Nemours Foundation. |
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