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Children's Health
Achoo Healthcare Online - With thousands of resources on health, you're sure to find some information on your topic. Whether it's baby care, parenting, alternative medical care, or even a directory to medical products, give this site a try. Don't miss the Site of the Week
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - This site provides information as a public service to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders which affect an estimated 7 to 12 million children and adolescents in the United States. You will find information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, AACAP membership, current research, practice guidelines, managed care information, awards and fellowship descriptions, meeting information, and much more
American Academy of Pediatrics - The AAP Web site contains a wealth of information on child health, advocacy and safety, and an on-line bookstore.
American Head Lice Information and Resource Center - Cooties! Nits! Over twelve million Americans, mostly kids, are affected each year. The scourge of classrooms, once thought under control by gallons of chemical remedies, is back with a new "super louse." This ugly creature has developed a resistance to the active ingredients in many common anti-louse shampoos and other treatments. As it turns out, olive oil smothers the insects. You use it as part of the following five-step battle plan outlined on the site and in an award-winning video: how to safely apply a louse medicine, how to correctly time and apply a series of olive oil treatments to disrupt the life cycle of the louse and kill the medicine-resistant lice, how to comb out the nits, how to clean the home environment, and perform an effective nit check. The video also provides tips for kids on how to avoid an infestation.
Bedwetting - Bed-wetting is embarrassing! Did you know that 15 percent of all kids older than three years old wet the bed? It's true, and there are reasons for this. To learn more about bed-wetting, check out the page produced by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. This page is available in English, French, and Spanish.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every day, 3,000 kids become regular smokers, and about one-third of them will die because of smoking-related diseases. One of the problems is that tobacco companies target ads at kids. They also sponsor a lot of events kids like, particularly sports events such as auto racing. They give away clothing that kids like--baseball caps, T-shirts--with the ads and tobacco logos all over them. Another problem is that nicotine in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco is addictive, so once someone starts smoking, it may be difficult to quit. Keep up with the latest news, join the tobacco-free kids campaign, learn a lot about what tobacco can do to your body, and find out about the annual "Kick Butts" day.
Children's Sleep Problems - Sleep is a good time for dreams, when your body rests for a new day of fun. Sometimes, though, sleep is interrupted by nightmares, sleepwalking, or even really bad dreams called sleep terrors. If you would like to learn more about sleep problems that kids have, take a look here. This page is also available in Spanish and French.
Childrens ENT Foundation - Have a question relating to ears, nose, or throat? Or maybe your child has a hearing or speaking problem? Try this site for advice from health care professionals, including "home remedies" such as "Grandmother's Salt Water Nose Wash--a Safe and Effective Treatment for Rhinitis and Sinusitis."
Department of Health and Human Services Kids Page - The Department of Health and Human Services includes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health, among other agencies. Their kids' page has a food safety coloring book as well as information about smoking and drug abuse. There are some bizarre things collected on this page of links, though. We're not sure what holiday and brain teaser links have to do with the subject.
DrKoop.com - This terrific source of health information also addresses family matters such as transitioning your kids to high school, discipline, and kids at risk. There are reviews of other health sites, a way to check for drug interactions, and lots of health chat in the Community section.
Facts for Families - The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides many information fact sheets here. They provide concise and up-to-date material designed to educate parents and families about a wide variety of concerns affecting children and adolescents. Issues covered include bed-wetting, stepfamilies, learning disabilities, gay and lesbian teens, grief, adoption, AIDS, and much more. This material is revised and updated regularly and is offered in three languages: English, Spanish, and French.
Harcourt Health - Do you know how to dress for safety when you play football or speed down the street on your inline skates? If not, you can practice by dressing up an otter in the Grade 2 selection area. Just click and drag on the various pads and mouth guards and boxer shorts and sandals, and see if you can make the right choices. You can also look for the 13 hazards in the Disaster Kitchen, waiting for you in the Grade 3 section. Check Grade 5's Skeleton Shakedown to see how good you are at putting a skeleton back together, and in Grade 6 there's even more, including a tobacco and alcohol quiz.
Headlice Information - Why did they send my child home from school? Can the infestation be spread from the dog or the cat? Do I have to clean out my car? They answers to these questions are at this site. Wondering if that's really a louse or just dandruff? Send your suspected head lice to Harvard, and receive identification back in a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Healthfinder - This is an easy-to-use clearinghouse of links to health information from various government and other agencies. Read an online magazine, search a database, or find a self-help or support group for topics as diverse as adoption to substance abuse. The variety will surprise you. You can locate statistics on playground injuries, information on vaccine safety, guidance on suicide prevention, and more. These are selected publications, so you're assured it's just the "good stuff"!
Healthy Choices for Kids Online - Produced by the growers of Washington state apples, this site offers stories, plays, and lesson plans about the food groups. You'll learn about choosing healthy snacks plus find lots of tips for healthy eating. There are also lesson plans and activities to promote good nutrition.
It's Time to Exercise! - What's your excuse? It's too cold out? It's too hot out? There's only you and you'd rather exercise with friends? You're stuck at home? This site gives ideas for all those situations and more. For example, if it's too hot, take your dog outside and give him a bath. Or run through a sprinkler (be careful not to slip, though). Lots of good ideas here.
KidsHealth - Children's Health & Parenting Information - Sections for kids and parents, with an area for health professionals as well. The kids' section has Shockwave games and animations, tips on nutrition, fun recipes, and a sensitive section on feelings, including a Kid's Guide to Divorce.
KidsHome - This part of the Internet is just for kids who have cancer, HIV, and other serious illnesses. Meet other kids who hate taking their medicine. Share some stories and poems: welcome to KidsHome.
Pedinfo - This site holds an archive of information for pediatricians and others interested in children's health. You'll find current information (and links!) on disorders, diseases, and syndromes. Visit many pediatrics departments in teaching hospitals all over the world, and examine some interesting information you won't find elsewhere. There is also a very useful collection of info on parental control of Internet access.
President's Physical Fitness Challenge Homepage - The President's Challenge on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) offers presidential physical fitness awards, national awards, and participant awards. This site explains how you can qualify and provides tips on fitness for kids 6 to 17, plus kids with special needs.
Smoking Handbook - Written by eighth graders for other middle schoolers, this site examines the allure of smoking as well as the addictive qualities of nicotine. Even if you don't smoke, you should be aware of the dangers of secondhand or sidestream smoke. Want to help someone quit smoking? Various methods are outlined on this well-researched page, which also offers a useful set of links.
Tooth Fairy - Some children believe that when they lose a tooth, it should be left under their pillows for the tooth fairy. She takes the tooth and may leave behind some coins. There is a lot about that gentle story at this Web site. You will also find quick tips on how to keep your teeth healthy and cavity-free. How often should you brush your teeth, and what's that gunky stuff called plaque? Learn how to floss, and remember: the only teeth you have to floss are the ones you want to keep!
Virtual Children's Hospital - The Children's Hospital of Iowa has a wonderful Web site for parents, patients, kids, and kids who are patients. The kids area has a very nice selection of outside links to specific health sites for children on such topics as Crohn's disease, asthma, and various medical procedures. You'll even find a couple of virtual hospital tours in the Kids area. Parents will appreciate the peer-reviewed Web site links to resources on common medical problems. You can find it by digging in the Patient information section.
Yo! It's Time for Braces! - It makes you wonder why no one has come up with this idea before: explain braces and other orthodontia from the perspective of a kid. The class members who created this site were finalists in the ThinkQuest Junior competition, and they do have a wonderful Web page. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that kids get their "bite" checked when they are about seven or eight. No, that doesn't mean you bite the dentist! The dentist will look at the way your teeth interact with each other. It's possible that you might need to wear braces on your teeth in order to straighten them and improve your bite--millions of kids do. This site explains it all and follows one girl through her first few months of living with braces.
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