Learn About Your Health Challenge

Do you have a health challenge? The internet has lots of information for kids about health. It is important to find only good information, though. Just because it´s on a fancy-looking web site doesn´t mean it´s good advice. Look for sites by well-known organizations or by colleges. Then show the information to your parents and your doctors to see what they think. It´s a great place to get ideas, but you should also check out the ideas with people you trust.

Kids With Cancer

Do you have cancer? Do you know a kid who does? There are some great sites on the web for you to get information and meet other kids like you. One of my favorites is Melinda´s Page. Melinda is a fifteen-year-old girl with cancer who wants to help other kids like her. On her page, you can find good information about cancer. If you have cancer, she tells you where to join a list just for kids like you. She also has a list just for your parents, and another for kids who know someone with cancer. This is a very special page.

Don´t Smoke!

You know you aren´t supposed to smoke. Not only can it kill you, but it makes your hair, breath and clothes smell bad. It´s also very, very expensive. Can´t you think of something you´d rather do with your money than to set it on fire? Try these sites if you´re not convinced yet.

Children Opposed to Smoking TobaccoDid you know that most smokers start before they are adults? The tobacco companies really want you to smoke now. This site shows you how those companies are tricking you into smoking. You´re too smart to be fooled, aren´t you?

Get a cool poster of famous women soccer players who don´t smoke. While you´re there, take a smoking quiz. And tell your parents and soccer coaches there are cool things they can order for your team on the site. Surf with a parent.

Kids Against Tobacco This bright page has some sad facts about smoking in Great Britain. You can use these in your anti-smoking campaigns. You can even play anti-smoking Flash games and send e-cards.

Food Allergies

Did you know you can take steps to help prevent food allergies from developing in your child? It´s important to recognize the signs of food allergies as well, and to have them tested. Here are some sites to help you out:

Food Allergies in Children This article tells you prevention, diagnosis and treatment options.

Food Allergies Children who go to school face extra challenges and risks if they have food allergies. Learn how to protect your child.

Don´t Drink!

Not only is it against the law for kids to drink in most places, but it´s also very dangerous. The younger you are, the more dangerous it is. Check out these sites to get the facts.

Kids and Alcohol Did you know that starting to drink before you are fifteen means you are more likely to become an alcoholic than other people? Check out this site to learn more about alcohol and alcoholism.

Activity and Coloring Sheets Having a special meeting or campaign to keep kids from drinking? Print out these sheets to give the kids who come.