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Children's Health
KidsHealth
Solid information and interactive article for parents and kids about children's
health ranging from medical/surgical issues to "cooties". Engaging,
colorful graphics are fun, but may be slow to download during periods
of high web usage.
National Parent Information
Network
From the ERIC (Elementary and Early Childhood Education) clearinghouse,
dedicated to helping parents, families and children by providing a wealth
of child development and educational information and resources.
HHS Pages for Kids
Department of Health and Human Services "hot" links for all
ages of kids (including tips for parents and educators). Creative
graphics help kids learn about environmental health issues, and healthy
lifestyle choices.
Kids'
Home at NCI
Helping kids with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses with information
written for and by them. This site sponsored by the National
Cancer Institute offers personal stories, poetry and information covering
cancer treatments, managing eating problems during cancer treatment, and
coping for the family.
EPA Explorer's Club
Interactive games, pictures and stories from this U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency website helps kids (aimed at ages 5 - 12) increase their
awareness of environmental impact and action.
Cards for Kids
This nonprofit group recruits individuals to help create and send handmade
greeting cards to children who are facing life-threatening illnesses.
Parents Helping Parents
A national non-profit agency serving children with special needs and their
families, caregivers, and health care professionals. Their web site has
extensive links and resources.
FDA Home
Page for Kids
Quizzes, games and Yorick, the bionic skeleton that helps kids learn about
food safety, immunization vaccines, medical devices and more. The "Parent's
Corner" contains useful family care information, plus articles of
interest from the FDA Consumer magazine. The FDA's Center for Veterinary
Medicine provides animal care and safety information and links to its
"Information for Consumers" page with answers to questions about
veterinary medical issues.
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