Summer is SO much fun! And SO much to think about. Browse the resources below for some great info written for kids, teens, and families!
Fitness
- Be a Fit Kid – Kids can learn about the importance of eating healthy foods, limiting screen time, and being active.
- How Can I Help My Child Be More Physically Active? – We all benefit from moving more and sitting less. Find some strategies in this article for incorporating movement into your family’s routine.
- Why Exercise is Wise – Kids can learn all about what happens to your body when you exercise!
- Six Ways Daily Physical Activity Benefits Kids – Regular physical activity improves children’s health in 6 key ways. Learn about the benefits here!
- Fitness for Kids Who Don’t Like Sports – Learn about the barriers some kids face in sports participation and find other options for fun physical activities.
- Sleep Tight -- Part of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 for Kids, this brief article gives kids tips for keeping their energy up by improving sleep hygiene.
Nutrition
- Healthy Snacks for Kids and Teens – This quick round-up of food and beverage substitutions will help kids make better, but still delicious, snack choices.
- Overeating in Children and Teens – Learn about the risks of overeating, why kids and teens overeat, and the signs of emotional eating or binge eating disorder.
- How to Reduce Added Sugar in Your Child’s Diet – Kids sure do love the sweet stuff! Learn to read nutrition labels and find easy tips for limiting sugar intake in this article.
- Super Fuel – Part of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 for Kids, this infographic gives kids 4 quick tips for fueling up healthfully.
- Go, Slow, and Whoa! A Kid’s Guide to Eating Right – This helpful list gives kids ideas of healthy foods to eat anytime, so-so foods to eat sometimes, and the least healthy foods to eat once in a while.
- Choose Water for Healthy Hydration – Especially during summer, it’s important for kids to stay hydrated by selecting healthy beverage options. Learn about making good choices and the signs of dehydration in infants, kids, and teens.
- What to do When Your Toddler Won’t Eat – Toddlers are well-known for being unpredictable eaters. This article has some helpful tips for encouraging picky eaters to eat well.
Safety
- Medicine Safety While Traveling – Review this brief article for tips on safely storing medications when traveling with children, whether staying in a hotel or visiting family at their home.
- Kids and Wheeled Sports Safety – This infographic breaks down the risks associated with riding bikes, scooters, and skateboards, as well as the benefits of wearing a helmet.
- The Facts About Child Drowning Deaths in the U.S. – This infographic highlights the specific risks associated with waterplay, broken down by age, sex, month, and setting.
- When Does My Child Need Emergency Services – It’s not always easy to know when to call the doctor, go to urgent care, head to the hospital, or simply treat a child at home. This article provides some clear guidelines on determining whether a situation is an emergency.
- What’s the Best Way to Protect Kids’ Skin from Sunburn? – Stick? Lotion? Mineral? Chemical? Spray? UPF clothing? Learn all about the options for protecting kiddos from sunburn.
- Five Ways to Avoid Sports Injuries – Kids can learn 5 simple strategies for keeping safe and healthy while playing sports.
- Pool Safety Checklist: Tips for Parents – Parents and caregivers can use this checklist to make sure all safety rules are met when kids are around the water.
- Drowning Prevention for Curious Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know -- Toddlers have the highest risk of drowning of all age groups, often due to unexpected, unsupervised access to water. Young children can drown quickly and silently in as little as an inch of water.
- Water Safety for Teens -- Only toddlers have a higher risk of drowning than teens aged 15-19 years old. That's because teens frequently enjoy the water unsupervised and are likely to engage in risky behaviors.
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