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Parents' Guide to

KidsHealth.org/kid

By Lucy Maher, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 9+

The doc is in with kid-friendly health advice.

Website http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/
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age 7+

Based on 2 parent reviews

DiverseAppreciator
DiverseAppreciator Adult
December 12, 2019
age 5+

Everything is in a legitimate context

Some kids may stray onto the Teen and Parent sections (e.g. finding out where babies come from), but all articles (including those about reproductive health and/or those which use reproductive organs) are presented in a medical/clinical/health and educational context (search results are no longer filtered e.g. searching on the Kids section will limit results to the Kids section before this change) and are reviewed by named health professionals. Finally, this online portal does a good job with diversity re. diverse representations of people.
Leighj
Leighj Parent of 8 and 14-year-old
October 15, 2009
age 8+

Great health site for kids

I am a bit partial to this site as I was one of the developers of the site years ago. It is a GREAT site full of health information. There are a few quirks in navigation but for most you'll not see much of a problem. The content is safe for most kids and written at their level. Parents can also benefit from a read through as the explainations may help you figure out how to explain various health issues to kids
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What’s It About?

KIDSHEALTH.ORG, from Nemours, a nonprofit pediatric health organization founded in 1936, features easy-to-understand information on mental and physical health issues. Sections focus on three audiences -- kids, teens, and parents -- and feature articles, quizzes, and games addressing body image, nutrition, and other topics. Kids and teens can learn more about how to deal with their feelings and stay healthy; issues such as overeating and bullying are also addressed in articles written by physicians and essays from teens.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say (14 ):

Articles (some are translated into Spanish) are easy to read and understand, and don't talk down to kids. And, there's always "Word!" -- a handy glossary to decode any unfamiliar medical jargon if you get confused. One of the coolest features of the site is My Body, where you can scroll over a diagram of a body to get more information on certain body parts or link to articles on the subject.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what kids should do when they have a medical or health question. Who can they trust to ask questions and get good advice?

  • Why is it important to ask questions when they arise, no matter how embarrassing, rather than hold them in?

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