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health & safety topics

Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

A to Z

Brief descriptions of key health diseases and conditions.

Allergies

Find out about allergies, allergic reactions, and how to keep kids safe.

Asthma Center Content List

Asthma keeps more kids home from school than any other chronic illness. Learn how to help your child manage the condition, stay healthy, and stay in school.

Diabetes Center Content List

Does your child have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Learn how to manage the disease and keep your child healthy.

Diseases & Conditions

Looking for information about a condition or disease? Read about asthma, allergies, cancer, diabetes, heart murmurs, learning problems, sleep disorders, and much more.

Doctors & Hospitals

Doctor and hospital visits, tests, surgery, insurance paperwork, and medicines: let us help you take some confusion out of the process.

Emotions & Behavior

Is it just a phase or a serious problem? Help your child cope with life's ups and downs, from dealing with divorce to preparing for new siblings. Or find out how to understand your child's behavior, whether it's toddler tantrums or teenage depression.

Factsheets (for Educators)

These Factsheets explain the basics about health conditions that can affect learning in the classroom, and offer quick tips on teaching strategies to help students succeed in school. Each factsheet features links to related resources for kids, teens, and their parents, as well as additional resources for teachers.

First Aid & Safety

Keeping kids safe is a parent's top priority. Learn how to protect kids inside the house and out, what to do in an emergency, how to stock a first-aid kit, where to call for help, and more.

Flu Center Content List

Learn all about protecting your family from the flu and what to do if your child gets flu-like symptoms.