Pages tagged with « health »
Ready for some pushups?
A Reuters Health article reports on a study showing physically fit kids are better students grade-wise, too! We also have lots of fun materials in the library to help.
To your health
Finding trusted, credible health websites is easy! The Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the Medical Library Association has compiled their Top 100 List. You can find links specific to women or parenting, drug information resources and useful health sites in general.
Health Info
When you need reliable childrens' & teens' health info check out Tri-County Health Department. Lots of links to health and safety, nutrition and lots more.
Being a fit family
Run together! The article, Kids on the run, provides tips for families to stay together and to stay healthy together. We also have a great selection of titles!
Medical Tests
posted September 11, 2008
We are always good about making sure our kids go to the doctor's office annually but are we good about going ourselves? This article from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality talks about what to ask when you are undergoing medical tests. Be good to yourself, too!
Boy oh Boy
posted September 6, 2008
We blogged earlier about the GovGab resources for Girl Power! Now GovGab offers safe and fun sites for boys!
Girl Power!
posted August 31, 2008
GovGab has pulled together a nice list of resources for helping the girls in your life grow up happy and healthy.
KidsHealth
Health information about children from before birth through adolescence by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media.
Lyme Disease
posted June 29, 2008
It's summer and many of us look forward to spending time outdoors with our families, and Colorado's mountains are a perfect destination especially on hot days. GovGab offers tips on keeping your family safe from ticks that can spread Lyme Disease.
Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn
by Melvin Berger
Ages 4 - 8
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What makes you sneeze when you're in a dusty room? Or shiver when you get out of the bathtub? Or yawn when you're tired? This book reveals these mysteries!
