Children’s Health Day Resources

The first Monday in October is Child Health Day. Below are some issues that adults rate as the biggest health concerns for children, along with some resources addressing them.

Childhood obesity. Here are key steps parents can take to promote healthier eating and an active lifestyle at home.

Bullying. Read about the effects of bullying, how to assess bullying in your child's school and find steps to promote awareness in your community.

Internet safety. Learn how to monitor your child's computer usage with these tips.

Drug abuse. Are you up to date on the current slang terms for drugs? Read about other warning signs of drug use and more on the National Institute on Drug Abuse site.

Child abuse and neglect. Find some expert tips on protecting your children.

Sexting. It might be time to have THE TALK with your kids—and it's probably not one your parents ever had with you. Learn what you should discuss with this tip sheet. 

School violence. Preventing any kind of harm to our children is every parent's concern. Check out some ways you can help.

While it's a relief that diseases like polio and tuberculosis no longer top the list of parents' concerns for their children's health, modern medicine can only do so much. The first step for a healthy child is great parenting. 

Hope you’re up for the challenge!