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Discover wellness tips for kids—from mental health support and safety to seasonal care and healthy habits—empowering families with expert guidance.

6 Strategies to Help Schools Improve Mental Health in Students

As the Director of the Division of Adolescent and School Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), I

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The CDC: Working to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning

For over 30 years, the CDC has been working to prevent lead poisoning through its Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

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Tips to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

Working together, parents and teachers play pivotal roles in children’s health and education. Schools are an extension of the home;

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7 Food Tips to Keep Kids–and Parents–Healthy During Goblin and Gobble Season

Between Halloween and Thanksgiving, fall is the season of good eats, drinks, and lots of treats.  According to a survey

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Healthy Hands-On: An Inside Look at Fighting Germs in a Creatively Curated Classroom

Georgia Teacher Of the Year, and Pre-K Teacher, Johnathon Hines Shares His Tips for a Protected Learning Environment Teaching in

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Keeping Student Athletes Safe on the Playing Field

During last year’s NFL season, the nation watched as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went down on the field after

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4 Ideas for a Healthy Back-to-School Transition

Back to school doesn’t have to be so stressful. In fact, the return to school is a perfect moment for

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Boosting Family Mental Health: 5 Fun Activities for Mental Health Awareness Month

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize the importance of nurturing our children’s mental health, which has become a hot

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Help Protect Your Child Against Meningococcal Disease

From school dances, sporting events, and college applications, adolescence and young adulthood can be one of the most exciting (and

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Healthy Habits for Spring Break

Spring break is just around the corner, and many families are getting ready to go on vacation. While this is

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