Teen Videofest contest winners will be presented on Sept. 25 at AMC River Park Square 20 from 7-9 p.m. Come watch the winning videos. Contact Mishelle Earley at mearley@spokanecounty.org or (509) 324-1494 for tickets or information.
Read tips to reduce cell phone radiation. Compare your phone to the best phones/worst phones for radiation emission.
Check the tips for children and cell phones here.
Time to Study suggests ways that parent can support their kids homework assignments.
Do you have a child who has recently left for college? Time To Let Them Go offers tips to stay in touch with college bound kids.
If you have health concerns about your family during this cold and flu season, checkout a new book at the library, Germ proof your kids : the complete guide to protecting (without overprotecting) your family from infections, 616.9041 Rotbart.
Do you have concerns that your child has difficulty focusing in school? Checkout a new title by Stanley Greenspan, Overcoming ADHD : helping your child become calm, engaged, and focused– without a pill, 618.9285.
Quirky, yes–hopeless, no : practical tips to help your child with Asperger’s syndrome be more socially accepted, 618.9285 Norall, presents helpful suggestions to help your child connect with activities and interests in the community.
Your internal clock controls your alertness and moods during the day. Read tips to help you function well during the day in the article You’ve Got Rhythm. For information about keeping your inner clock on track, also see Circadian Rhythms, the Need for Sleep, and Melatonin.
Does your child know who to contact if a disaster occurs during school? Read Back to School - Be Prepared, from the Washington State Emergency Management team.
Several health books were highlighted in the U.S. News & World Report, Guide to Health & Wellness Feb. ‘09). Check out one or more of these books from the public library:
In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, Michael Pollan
Anticancer: A New Way of Life, David Servan-Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D.
AMA Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness: What You And Wellness: What You Need to Know…
Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating, Lisa Lillien
Migraine Brain, Carolyn Bernstein
The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight loss and Better Health for Life, Arthur Agatson, M.D.
If you are sensitive to smoke during this hot and dry fire season, read the release from the State Fire Marshal, Reduce Your Exposure To Smoke during Fire Season.
A website for teens, TeenGrowth.com answers questions on growth and development,emotions, friends,and family.
Are you looking for your kids to get more daily activity without joining a sports team? Many kids don’t enjoy team sports; learn about some other activities to keep kids fit at KidsHealth.
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