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Be a Fit Kid
It's Time To Play
Why Exercise is Cool
What if I Don't Like Sports?
The Story on Self-Esteem
You need self-esteem, but it doesn't always come naturally. Find out what it means to feel good about yourself.
Tony Gonzalez: Fueling Up With Healthy Food
Future Hall of Fame football star Tony Gonzalez believes eating healthy made him a better athlete. Find out more in this article for kids.
Feeling Too Tall or Too Short
How do you like your height? Check out this article if you feel too tall or too short.
How Can I Feel Better About My Body?It's normal to wish you could change something about your body. Find out more about these feelings in this article for kids.
Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video)
Brandon started biking and it changed his life. Find out how he got healthy.
Being Safe in the Kitchen
Recipes for Kids
What's happening to me???
It helps to know about the changes that puberty causes before they happen to you
Bike Safety
How to Be a Good Sport
Online health dictionary
Check out this link to a virtual glossary so you can get easy-to-read definitions for hundreds of health-related terms. (Many are in Spanish, too!)
Going to the Doctor
When you go to the doctor for a checkup, it's because your parents and your doctor want to see that you're growing just the way you should. Read all about what happens at the doctor's office in this article for kids.
Nurses
A nurse is often the first person you see when you're sick. Find out more about this important member of your health care team.
Going to a Physical Therapist
Physical therapy uses exercises and other special treatments to help people move their bodies. Find out more.
Sports Physicals
If you play team sports, you may have had a sports physical. A sports physical is a visit to the doctor to make sure you're in good enough shape to play the sport you want to play.
Going to the Hospital
It may seem scary to go to a hospital, but doctors and nurses are there to help people who are sick or hurt feel better. Read our article for kids to find out what happens inside a hospital.
Nutrition Pathfinders
Be a Fit Kid
It's Time To Play
Why Exercise is Cool
What if I Don't Like Sports?
The Story on Self-Esteem
You need self-esteem, but it doesn't always come naturally. Find out what it means to feel good about yourself.
Tony Gonzalez: Fueling Up With Healthy Food
Future Hall of Fame football star Tony Gonzalez believes eating healthy made him a better athlete. Find out more in this article for kids.
Feeling Too Tall or Too Short
How do you like your height? Check out this article if you feel too tall or too short.
How Can I Feel Better About My Body?It's normal to wish you could change something about your body. Find out more about these feelings in this article for kids.
Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video)
Brandon started biking and it changed his life. Find out how he got healthy.
Being Safe in the Kitchen
Recipes for Kids
What's happening to me???
It helps to know about the changes that puberty causes before they happen to you
Bike Safety
How to Be a Good Sport
Online health dictionary
Check out this link to a virtual glossary so you can get easy-to-read definitions for hundreds of health-related terms. (Many are in Spanish, too!)
Going to the Doctor
When you go to the doctor for a checkup, it's because your parents and your doctor want to see that you're growing just the way you should. Read all about what happens at the doctor's office in this article for kids.
Nurses
A nurse is often the first person you see when you're sick. Find out more about this important member of your health care team.
Going to a Physical Therapist
Physical therapy uses exercises and other special treatments to help people move their bodies. Find out more.
Sports Physicals
If you play team sports, you may have had a sports physical. A sports physical is a visit to the doctor to make sure you're in good enough shape to play the sport you want to play.
Going to the Hospital
It may seem scary to go to a hospital, but doctors and nurses are there to help people who are sick or hurt feel better. Read our article for kids to find out what happens inside a hospital.
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5 Tips for Getting Along With Parents
How can you get along better with your parents and have more fun together? Follow these five steps.
What Should I Do if My Family Fights?
All families have disagreements once in a while. Learn how keep your cool during an argument.
Getting Along With Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and sisters might not always get along. How can you keep the peace? Find out in this article for kids.
What Kids Say About: Arguing
Arguing is a fact of life. Find out who kids argue with the most - and how to get along better - in this article.
When Your Parents Fight
It's normal for parents to disagree and argue sometimes. But when parents fight, it can make kids feel upset. The good news is that usually families can work together to solve problems.
Saying You're Sorry
Let's face it - it's not always easy to get along with sisters, brothers, parents, and friends. Kids aren't perfect, and they sometimes do things that get them into trouble. Saying "I'm sorry" can help.
How can you get along better with your parents and have more fun together? Follow these five steps.
What Should I Do if My Family Fights?
All families have disagreements once in a while. Learn how keep your cool during an argument.
Getting Along With Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and sisters might not always get along. How can you keep the peace? Find out in this article for kids.
What Kids Say About: Arguing
Arguing is a fact of life. Find out who kids argue with the most - and how to get along better - in this article.
When Your Parents Fight
It's normal for parents to disagree and argue sometimes. But when parents fight, it can make kids feel upset. The good news is that usually families can work together to solve problems.
Saying You're Sorry
Let's face it - it's not always easy to get along with sisters, brothers, parents, and friends. Kids aren't perfect, and they sometimes do things that get them into trouble. Saying "I'm sorry" can help.