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Basic InformationMore InformationLatest News1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDCSchool-Based Smoking Prevention Programs WorkBrain Anatomy in Dyslexics Varies By Gender, Study FindsEven Mild Iodine Deficiency Can Affect Child's CognitionMany U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: SurveyMore Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger KidsMagnesium-Rich Food May Help Keep Kids' Bones StrongGasoline Poisonings in Kids Spike During Summer: StudyPAS: Children With Strep Don't Need to Toss ToothbrushesMany Parents Texting, Phoning While Driving Their Kids: SurveyMany Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home: StudyMore Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds1997 to 2011 Saw Increase in Allergies Among U.S. ChildrenPreordered School Lunches May Be Healthier, Study FindsAt-Home Drug Errors Common for Kids With Cancer, Research ShowsFood, Skin Allergies on the Rise Among Children: CDCMore Than 4,000 U.S. Kids Hurt Each Year on Amusement RidesFDA Concerned Caffeinated Foods Could Harm ChildrenSecondhand Smoke Tied to Lower 'Good' Cholesterol in Teen GirlsChild Fruit Consumption Up With Pre-Slicing in SchoolsAllergies: As American as Apple Pie?Why Johnny Can't Add, Even After TutoringPoor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in KidsImpact of Childhood Bacterial Meningitis Lasts Into Adulthood'Clean Your Plate' Orders From Parents May Backfire for KidsPopular Cinnamon Stunt Can Have Serious Lung EffectsAMSSM: Cognitive Effect of Concussion Lasts in ChildrenMany Parents Text, Phone With Kids in Car: SurveyMigraines in Children Linked to Infantile ColicHelping Children Make Sense of the SenselessSocial Networks Affect Parents' Vaccination Decision-MakingHealth Tip: What's Keeping Your Child Awake?Parenting Magazines Give Little Attention to Sun ProtectionSleep Apnea Tied to Behavioral, Attention Problems in YouthsParents' Military Deployment Takes Toll on Kids, Study FindsMental Health Care Lacking for Kids, Advocates SayDespite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in BloodMelanoma Rates Rising in U.S. ChildrenHigher Activity Levels May Protect Children From StressManagement of Short Stature in Childhood DiscussedCertain Parents Less Likely to Follow Doctors' Advice: PollU.S. Agency Puts Poison Prevention in SpotlightAntipsychotic Drug Use Rising for Kids on Medicaid, Study FindsPicky Eating in Youngsters Might Be Largely Caused by GenesGene Mutations Appear Key to Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study SaysBlack Children Less Likely to Get Antibiotics: StudyParents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise: StudyKnow What's in Your Child's Medications, FDA WarnsAvoiding Scary Situations May Leave Kids More Anxious: StudyHealth Tip: Protect Kids From Stress Links |
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Reviewed Child & Adolescent Development: Overview Information Links
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The Nemours Foundation
This is an interesting and fun site for kids, parents, and medical professionals. It's devoted to the health of children and teens and touches on emotional issues as well as the traditional illness/wellness topics. Certainly worth a look.
Wide Smiles
Andrea Newmark Simon
An excellent online resource for parents of children with cleft lip and/or palate. Articles by medical professionals, parents, and individuals, a mailing list, a chat room, and a gallery of before and after pictures are just some of the features this site has to offer. Navigation may become somewhat confusing at times due to the site's abundance of resources.
Angries Out Web Site
Talk, Trust and Feel Therapeutics
This site provides practical, relevant information for kids, grown-ups, parents, couples and teachers on learning positive ways to cope with angry feelings. It offers solutions to discipline problems, violence prevention activities, and the open expression of feelings. Their ideas are based on the up-to-date research about what helps young people build a positive self-image and necessary coping skills. Excellent information for families and those who work with children.
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
The National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health site fully outlines the aspects of care that they focus on; nutrition, mental health and oral health. It is vary comprehnsive, yet easy to read. I enjoyed the time reviewing it.
Thursday's Child
Thursdays Child, Inc.
An up-to-date, colorful, and sound-filled Web site for at-risk teens. Thursday's Child covers many areas of assistance, from behavioral problems to teen parenting. This site also offers a 24 hour help-line, numerous resources on a variety of teen-related topics, and teen talks. A convenient layout makes browsing this site a breeze. Please note that there is some strong language used throughout the site.
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