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Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs
Often times children hear terminology being used but do not completely understand its meaning. This site provides and introduction to special needs, the types, and proper behavior upon interacting.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Health Information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a comprehensive resource on health issues. Browse hundreds of health topics using the alphabet index or click into health news especially for men, women, seniors, minorities, and...
Mental Health America
Mha: Recognizing Mental Health Probelms in Children
This resource provides a check list for recognizing mental health problems in children.
Other
Hospice Net
This site is dedicated to educating individuals how to help adolescents and children cope with difficult situations involving feelings of depression. These articles offer good advice for helping children in need.
Other
Mine Safety and Health Administration: Our Page for Kids
Site from the Mine Safety and Health Administration that aims at teaching children about mining, prospecting, mine safety, and what the human body needs from natural resources.
Other
Kaiser Family Foundation: South Africa: About South Africa: Love Life
Foundation is dedicated to South African development and deals in issues like AIDS, national health system, and the "Needs of women, children, and youth."
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Feelings
Young children experience a wide range of emotions that they might not be able to name yet. Help students explore emotions.
Read Works
Read Works: Every Hour Counts
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the effects of not getting enough sleep. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.