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Homework Help
PARENTS
Helping Your Gradeschooler With Homework
Homework is your child's responsibility, so you should stay out of the way,
right? Not necessarily. With a little support from you, homework can be a
positive experience for your child.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/help_gradeschooler_homework.html
Helping Your Teen With Homework
Although teens need to feel independent as they grow older and become more
mature, they also need their parents to continue to show interest and
involvement in what they're doing, especially when it comes to school.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/help_teen_homework.html
A Safe and Spooktacular Halloween
To help make Halloween a trick-free treat, follow these simple safety tips.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/halloween.html
News - Lead Exposure Has Lasting Effect on Kids' Language Skills
Childhood exposure to elevated lead levels negatively affects language
function and may even cause the neural pathways of the brain to reorganize to
compensate, say researchers.
http://www.kidshealth.org/research/lead_language.html
TEENS
How to Make Homework Less Work
Having trouble getting a handle on all of your homework? Get your work space
set, your schedule organized, and your studying done with the help of this
article.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/homework.html
Study Tips
You have a history test tomorrow, a math test the next day, and weekly
French pop quizzes. Don't panic - these articles provide tips on how to study.
http://www.kidshealth.org/Features.jsp?lic=1&feature=200
Culture Shock
Culture shock isn't a clinical term or medical condition. It's simply a
common way to describe the confusing and nervous feelings a person may have
after leaving a familiar culture to live in a new and different culture.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/culture_shock.html
The Power of Packing
It's lunchtime. If you're like most people who haven't eaten for hours, it's
hard not to give in to the temptation of a burger and fries when you're really
hungry. Taking a packed lunch to school can help you eat healthy.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/nutrition/general/packing.html
KIDS
Homework Help
Homework, homework, homework. How do you get it done? Get some tips in this
article for kids.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/homework_help.html
Kids Talk About: Feeling Scared
All kids feel scared once in a while. Find out what frightens them in this
article for kids.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/talk/kidssay/comments_scared.html
Halloween Candy Game
Drag pieces of candy into the pumpkin's mouth to see how quickly the
calories climb! We'll tell you when you've fed the pumpkin a day's worth of
calories.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/closet/games/candy_game.html
What's Overweight?
Being overweight has become a serious problem for many kids and adults. Find
out what it means to be overweight in this article just for kids.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/overweight.html
Yummy Recipes
If you're hungry, grab your apron and get cooking! Making food yourself - with a
little help from a parent - is a great way to learn about food and meal
preparation. And we have plenty of recipes for you to try!
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/index.html
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Neil Izenberg, MD
Editor-in-Chief and Founder, KidsHealth
Chief Executive, Nemours Center for Children's Health Media
Nemours Foundation
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