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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.

Exercise Safety

A to Z: Head Injury

Learn more about head injuries (head trauma).

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

ACL injuries can happen in active and athletic kids when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, resulting in a torn ligament.

Bike Safety

Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and share time as a family. But there's an important factor that you need to consider - safety.

Burner (Stinger)

Burners (or stingers) are injuries to the nerve network in the shoulder, arm, forearm, hand, and fingers. They're pretty common in sports and usually go away quickly.

Can Kids and Teens With Asthma Play Sports?

Kids and teens who have asthma can and do play sports. But some activities are better than others. Find out more.

Competitive Sports: Helping Kids Play it Cool

Sometimes the pressure to succeed on the field or in the court can be overwhelming. Learn what you can do to help your child keeps things in perspective.

Compulsive Exercise

Even though exercise has many positive benefits, too much can be harmful. Teens who exercise compulsively are at risk for both physical and psychological problems.

Dehydration

Sometimes kids lose fluids and salts through fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. Here are some tips on preventing or treating dehydration.

Exercise-Induced Asthma

Many kids with asthma have symptoms only when they exercise. But with careful management, they usually can do anything their peers can do.

First Aid: Broken Bones

A broken bone needs emergency medical care. Here's what to do if you think your child fractured a bone.