There’s a lot of talk these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit. Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), and has a healthy weight. If you’re fit, your body …
Sometimes going to sleep can seem boring. There’s so much more you want to do. But if you’ve ever had too little sleep, you know that you don’t feel very well when you’re not rested. Some kids have trouble falling to sleep (sometimes called insomnia). Let’s talk about what to do if that happens to you. Bedtime …
Why Do I Need Sleep? Sleep is more important than you may think. The average kid has a busy day. There’s school, taking care of your pets, running around with friends, going to sports practice or other activities, and doing your homework. By the end of the day, your body needs a break. Sleep lets your …
Your weight has been important since the moment you were born. Maybe you even know what your birth weight was. Most newborns weigh between 6 and 9 pounds, but some may weigh more and some less. But very quickly, a baby gains weight and everyone is glad about that because it means the child is …
How to play: Most kids between the ages of 5 and 12 need 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night. We’ll show you some animals and you choose which one needs more sleep — the kid or the animal. We’ll keep score so you’ll know if you’re a sleep star or a snore loser! 1/25 Time for Bed …
How to play: Most kids between the ages of 5 and 12 need 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night. We’ll show you some animals and you choose which one needs more sleep — the kid or the animal. We’ll keep score so you’ll know if you’re a sleep star or a snore loser! 1/25 Time for Bed …
Taking care of your teeth helps prevent cavities and gum disease. Brushing and flossing properly can prevent plaque (pronounced: plak), a clear film of bacteria that sticks to your teeth. After you eat, the bacteria break down sugar on your teeth into acids that eat away tooth enamel, causing holes called cavities. Plaque also causes …
As body parts go, your ears don’t ask for much. They don’t need to be brushed like your teeth or trimmed like your toenails. All your ears need is to be washed regularly, so wash them with soap and water while you’re sudsing up the rest of your body in the bath or shower. The Facts on Earwax You …
Smoking is one of the worst things you can do to your body. Yet every single day, about 3,200 kids and teens start smoking. 7 Reasons to Be Smoke-Free Most people don’t smoke. From yellow teeth to coughing, here are seven reasons why that’s a good thing. Thirdhand Smoke When people smoke, it creates smoke …
What Is Sleepwalking? Have your parents ever seen you get up and walk around in your sleep? If so, you’re one of many kids who sleepwalk. Sleepwalking usually happens in the first few hours of sleep during deep sleep. Not all sleepwalkers actually walk. Some sit up or stand in bed or act like they’re awake (but dazed) …
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