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Kids Health: Shyness

For Students 3rd - 8th
Would you sometimes rather be by yourself than with a group of friends? Do you get a little nervous when you meet someone new? It's very probable that you have felt shy before. Some people are just shy in certain situations, other people...
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Kids Health: Blisters, Calluses, and Corns

For Students 3rd - 5th
"Have you ever had a favorite pair of funky shoes that you wore every single day, until they started to hurt the bottoms of your feet? Ever helped your mom or dad plant flowers in the yard and later noticed a weird bump on your palm?...
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Kids Helpline: Empowering Young People to Ask for Help

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Being able to ask for help when you need it is an essential skill. This article discusses how to overcome the challenges kids and teens face when asking for help.
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Etv: Kids Work!

For Students 9th - 10th
Career insights about working in the health, performing arts, and broadcasting professions. Find interviews with people who work in these fields, tours of work places, and "job play" interactives that let you experience what life is like...
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Kids Health: Learning About Braces Basics

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn what it is like to get braces, the dental process that straightens teeth and corrects the way a person bites on food.
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Kids Health: Nightmares

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever had a bad dream? Most people have had nightmares and they can be pretty scary. Read on to find out more about what nightmares are and some ways you can try to stop them.
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Kids Health: Rashes: The Itchy Truth

For Students 3rd - 5th
Whether it is caused by a certain type of soap or chemical, or a certain plant, rashes aren't any fun. Read more about certain types of rashes, what to expect when you have a rash, and how to avoid getting them.
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Kids Health: Why Am I So Sad

For Students 3rd - 5th
Feeling sad is something that everyone has to deal with. Some people feel sad more often than others, some people feel it more intensely than others. There are ways to get over sadness, but it is a natural feeling that you cannot escape...
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Kids Health: Being Afraid

For Students 3rd - 5th
Everyone is afraid of something. Maybe you're afraid of heights, your friend might be scared of the big monster that lives in his closet, and your little sister is spooked by circus clowns. We all have different fears, and they may even...
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Kids Health: Cellulitis

For Students 3rd - 5th
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin. It occurs most in places where the skin has been broken by a scrape or a bug bite. Read more about cellulitis, how it is treated, and how to avoid getting cellulitis.
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Kids Health: Talking About Your Feelings

For Students 3rd - 5th
"Sharing your feelings helps you when your feelings are good and when they aren't so good. Sharing also helps you to get closer to people youcare about and who care about you. When people talk about feelings, they sometimes use the word...
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Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs

For Students 3rd - 5th
"There are many different people in the world, and each one is special. However, some people may have physical or mental challenges that require extra help or assistance."
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Kids Health: Kids and Eating Disorders

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about the problem of eating disorders. Is it in to be thin? There's a lot of information here. Be sure to look at the tabs to the left for additional resources.
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Kids Health: Talking to Your Doctor

For Students 9th - 10th
Doctor visits aren't always the most eagerly anticipated part of our day, but they are necessary. This doctor-approved article, from the Nemours Center for Children's Health Media, conveys the importance of communicating with medical...
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Kids Health: Hearing [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
We deal with loud noises in our environment all the time - some we can control and some we can't. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be a problem for kids and teens, especially with the prevalence of earbuds and handheld devices that...
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Kids Health: Cystic Fibrosis

For Students 9th - 10th
What is Cystic Fibrosis? What Causes it? How is it treated? All of these questions are answered in these articles. This site also provides recipes for kids with C.F. This is a great site if you want to learn more, or if you're just...
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Kids Health: Dealing With Bullying

For Students 9th - 10th
When students are bullied they often have few resources to turn to for help. This lack of assistance usually results in either ignoring the problem or aggression. Neither route is a guaranteed strategy for solving the problem. This...
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Kids Health: Kickboxing

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about kickboxing, teen health, and exercise.
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Kids Health: Central Auditory Processing Disorder

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Central auditory processing disorder is defined here, with examples, symptoms, and causes. This article also includes tips for parents, problem areas for kids with CAPD, and advice for long term success.
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Kids Health: Central Auditory Processing Disorder

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Central auditory processing disorder is defined here, with examples, symptoms, and causes. This article also includes tips for parents, problem areas for kids with CAPD, and advice for long term success.
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About Kids Health: Holiday Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
The holiday season is a great time for children, but it can also lead to injuries. Read these simple tips to keep kids safe during the holidays.
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About Kids Health: Concentrate on Asthma

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Health page kids using animations, games, and videos to explain asthma.
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Kids Health: Mouth and Teeth

For Students 9th - 10th
The anatomy of the mouth and of teeth is described. An interactive diagram gives an excellent portrayal of the different types of teeth, and of the internal structure of a tooth. Health problems that can develop are also described.
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Kids Health: Skin, Hair, and Nails

For Students 9th - 10th
The anatomy of skin, nails and hair is described. An interactive diagram gives an excellent portrayal of the structure of skin and of hair. Health disorders that can develop are also described.

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