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Mindfulness Exercises for Kids
Being mindful helps people do better in just about every part of life. These exercises are for kids who want to practice and build good mindfulness skills.
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Brain and Nervous System for Teens
If the brain is a central computer that controls all the functions of the body, then the nervous system is like a network that relays messages back and forth to different parts of the body. Find out how they work in this Body Basics article.
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Brain and Nervous System for Parents
The brain controls everything we do, and is often likened to the central computer within a vast, complicated communication network, working at lightning speed.
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Mindfulness Exercises for Teens
Being mindful helps people do better in just about every part of life, like focusing on homework or feeling less stressed out. This article for teens has 5 exercises to practice building mindfulness skills.
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome for Parents
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare medical condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Luckily, most people who get GBS recover.
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Your Lungs & Respiratory System for Kids
What's something kids are doing all day, every day? Breathing! Your lungs are large and in charge of breathing, so read all about them in this article.
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All About Orthodontia for Teens
Just getting braces and have no idea what to expect? Had braces for a while but wonder what's going on in there? Whatever your situation is, you're not alone: millions of teens have braces.
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Halo-Gravity Traction for Parents
Halo-gravity traction is a way to pull the head and spine upward. Doctors use it to treat curvature of the spine and to prepare kids for spinal fusion surgery.
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Cerebral Palsy for Teens
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common developmental disabilities in the United States. It affects a person's ability to move and coordinate body movements.
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Going to a Physical Therapist for Kids
Physical therapy uses exercises and other special treatments to help people move their bodies. Find out more in this article for kids.