General

This section simply provides 3 links: one for kids, one for teens, and one for parents. The links are gateways to some really good information.

The sites are all sub-sites of the KidsHealth website created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, providing information on multiple topics about kids' physical, mental, psychological, emotional, and social health (also in Spanish).

For Kids

The kids link includes topics on:

  • Dealing with feelings
  • Staying healthy
  • Recipes
  • Everyday illnesses and injuries
  • My body
  • Growing up
  • Kids' talk
  • People, places, & things that help me
  • Watch out (about being safe and about emergencies and first aid)
  • The game closet (games and activities)
  • Kids' health problems
  • Word! A glossary of medical terms
  • Health problems of grown-ups

For Teens

The teens link includes topics on:

  • Your body
  • Your mind
  • Sexual health
  • Food & fitness
  • Recipes
  • Drugs & alcohol
  • Q & A
  • Diseases & conditions
  • Infections
  • School & jobs
  • Staying safe

For Parents

The parents link includes topics on:

  • General health
  • Infections
  • Emotions & behavior
  • Growth & development
  • Nutrition & fitness
  • Pregnancy & newborns
  • Medical problems
  • Positive parenting
  • First aid & safety
  • Doctors & hospitals
  • In the news