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Every year in the U.S., about 1 billion colds cause sniffling, sneezing, and stuffy heads - in fact, they're the No. 1 reason for students missing school.
Read about some ways to feel better if this pesky virus visits your house.
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Common Cold
With kids getting up to eight colds a year, this contagious viral infection is the most common infectious disease in the United States and the top reason kids visit the doctor and miss school.
Helping Kids Cope With Cliques
With cliques prevalent in middle and high school, most kids encounter them at some point. Here's how parents can help kids maintain confidence and self-respect while negotiating cliques.
Cold, Ice, and Snow Safety
In ice and snow, accidents can happen easily. Find out how to keep your family safe - and fit - while the weather is chilly.
Sports Physicals
Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to make sure that kids get a sports physical.
Helping Your Teen Decide What to Do After High School
Helping to prepare your teen for life after high school is one of the most important tasks you will have as a parent.
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Coping With Colds
Most teens get between two and four colds each year. Read this article for the facts on chicken soup, cold medicines, and other ways to feel better.
Managing Your Health Care
Your parents won't be running your life forever. This center tells you what you need to know about taking charge of your own medical care.
Date Rape
Most people who have been raped knew the person who violated them. This article explains what date rape is, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you've been raped.
Handling Sports Pressure and Competition
Winning is all that matters when you play sports, right? Not when that means you can't even enjoy the game. Read about how to handle sports pressure and competition.
Braces: Rachel's Story
When Rachel got her braces off during her junior year in high school, she finally had the smile she'd always wanted. So what went wrong? Read her story to find out.
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Chilling Out With Colds
Cough, sneeze, snort. Those are the sounds of a cold. Find out more about colds in this article for kids.
All-Star Posters
Download free posters
from the NBA and KidsHealth. Find out how to reach higher, run faster, get stronger, and eat right!
What Kids Say About: Money Worries
The nation's economy has hit a rough patch. Find out what kids are saying about the money crunch.
Personal Questions
Puberty is that time in life when kids' bodies change and become more like grownups'. So it's no surprise that kids have LOTS of "personal questions" about these changes.
Relax & Unwind Center
When life throws problems your way, learn how to stay calm, de-stress, and solve problems.
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