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It's Your Body...
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Wondering if your level of worry is "normal"? Read this article from Girls 4 Health. And remember stress (prolonged or frequent periods of fear, anger, or tiredness) can lower your immune system and make you feel exhausted, cranky, sad, and sick. So if you find yourself feeling stressed out too much of the time, let someone know. It's okay to make changes, even big changes, to your daily routine if that's what it takes for you to feel okay. Why? Because you matter! And because taking care of yourself will actually make it easier for you to do your best all through your life.
This super site has tons of information on all kinds of health topics for kids, and especially for girls. Includes info on fitness, nutrition, illness, relationships, and more. Sponsored by the National Women's Health Information Center.
Fueled by Kid Info, here is a great listing of linked info on cells, muscles, digestion, and so much more.
Dealing with feelings; growing up; "my body"; staying healthy; plus.. people, places, and things that help you stay healthy. Expert information from the Nemours Foundation. Check out their For Teens section if you're... well... a teen! Don't miss their information for kids on stress
Kids Nutrition -- Lessons Plan & Teacher Guide
Learn how to be heart healthy, eat for energy, assess your weight, and get started with being more active. Great power packed articles!
Find out the different names for the different kinds of teeth and surf this site for some basic info about caring for your teeth and what to expect from a visit to the dentist's office, including what all that equipment around your chair is!
This site helps you answer the question: What is an eating disorder? It talks about the ways of thinking and acting toward food and the body that can lead to bad health and emotional upset. It also talks about what to do when you think a friend has an eating disorder. You can also read:
Learn about the human brain! Interesting facts, plus experiments, activities, articles, and links.
Get the facts on West Nile Virus -- what it is, where you get it, and how to not get it. (HINT: stock up on mosquito repellent.) For even more on West Nile Virus, check out this info. from the Center for Disease Control This is very important info for kids who like to be active outdoors!
What To Say If You Are Offered Drugs
Aimed at younger kids, this site features P.J. Bear and some tips for getting better night's sleep. Presented by the National Sleep Foundation.
Activities & Worksheets
worksheets and activity ideas from the American Heart Association
How Am I? A printable booklet for kids about stress with worksheets (pdf)
Five A Day & Garden Patch. Find and color the fruits and vegetables! Print and color worksheets (pdf) from Ear Twiggles.
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Explains all the changes a girl can expect and explains how to make it all manageable. Ages 9-13+ From the makers of American Girl Magazine.
Boys, Girls & Body Science:
A First Book About Facts of Life
A registered Nurse, Hicking encourages, "We are going to make this just like a science
lesson, we will learn to think like a scientist." A
great companion book for parent-child discussion --or for older kids who just want
the facts without the "embarrassing
discussion".
See
How You Grow The growth of one little girl and her family is followed as the text explains where we come from and how we grow. Nice discussions about everything from loose teeth to scabs to the life cycle. A wonderful book that explains without giving "Too Much Information"! Ages 3-8. 32 pages, hardcover.
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