🌈 Kids Corner! 🌈
Fun activities, games, and cool stuff to help you stay healthy and happy!
👶 Little Kids (Ages 2-5)
Fun activities and learning games for our youngest friends!
🎈 Learning Through Play
Discover the world around you with these fun activities!
🦷Brushing Teeth Fun
- Sing the ABC song while brushing
- Use a fun toothbrush with your favorite character
- Make brushing a family activity
- Count to 20 while brushing each section
- Reward yourself with a sticker chart
🥕Healthy Eating Games
- Make a rainbow on your plate with colorful foods
- Try one new fruit or vegetable each week
- Help grown-ups cook simple, healthy snacks
- Learn about where different foods come from
- Make funny faces with your food
🏃♂️Moving and Grooving
- Dance to your favorite songs
- Play follow the leader
- Go on nature walks and look for animals
- Practice jumping, hopping, and skipping
- Play simple games like Red Light, Green Light
😴Good Sleep Habits
- Create a special bedtime routine
- Read a favorite story before bed
- Use a special stuffed animal for comfort
- Practice deep breathing like a sleeping bear
- Make your room cozy and quiet
🌟 Health Tips for Little Ones
🧼Wash Your Hands
Sing "Happy Birthday" twice while washing with soap and warm water. Don't forget between your fingers!
💧Drink Water
Water helps your body work its best! Try to drink water throughout the day, especially when playing.
🌞Play Outside
Fresh air and sunshine are good for you! Remember to wear sunscreen and a hat on sunny days.
🤗Share Your Feelings
It's okay to feel happy, sad, or scared. Talk to grown-ups about how you feel!
🧒 Big Kids (Ages 6-11)
You're growing up! Learn cool ways to take care of yourself.
🎯 Taking Charge of Your Health
You're old enough to make healthy choices on your own!
🧠Brain Power Activities
- Read books about topics you love
- Try puzzles, brain teasers, and word games
- Learn a new skill like playing an instrument
- Ask questions about how things work
- Practice math with cooking and measuring
💪Strong Body Challenges
- Try different sports and find ones you enjoy
- Set goals like doing 10 jumping jacks
- Go on bike rides or nature hikes
- Learn basic stretches and yoga poses
- Play active games with friends
🍎Nutrition Detective
- Read food labels and learn what they mean
- Help plan and prepare healthy meals
- Try foods from different cultures
- Learn about vitamins and minerals
- Keep a food diary for a week
🛡️Safety First
- Learn your address and phone number
- Practice what to do in emergencies
- Always wear helmets when biking or skating
- Learn about internet safety
- Know who to talk to if you need help
🤯 Amazing Body Facts!
Your Heart
Your heart beats about 100,000 times every day! That's like a drum that never stops playing.
Your Brain
Your brain has about 86 billion nerve cells - that's more than the number of stars you can see!
Your Bones
You were born with about 270 bones, but adults only have 206 because some bones fuse together as you grow!
Your Eyes
Your eyes can see about 10 million different colors! That's like having a super-powered rainbow detector.
🧑🎓 Teens (Ages 12-18)
Navigate your teen years with confidence and knowledge!
🚀 Your Journey to Adulthood
Learn to make informed decisions about your health and future.
🧘♀️Mental Health & Wellness
- Practice mindfulness and meditation techniques
- Learn healthy ways to manage stress
- Develop good sleep hygiene habits
- Build positive relationships and communication skills
- Know when and how to ask for help
🏋️♂️Physical Fitness Goals
- Find physical activities you genuinely enjoy
- Set realistic fitness goals and track progress
- Learn about proper nutrition for active teens
- Understand the importance of rest and recovery
- Stay hydrated and fuel your body properly
🎓Academic & Life Skills
- Develop effective study habits and time management
- Learn about goal setting and planning for the future
- Practice decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Build leadership and teamwork abilities
- Explore career interests and volunteer opportunities
🌐Digital Citizenship
- Learn about online safety and privacy
- Understand the impact of social media on mental health
- Practice respectful online communication
- Learn to identify reliable sources of information
- Balance screen time with offline activities
💡 Important Health Topics for Teens
😴Sleep Matters
Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Good sleep helps with mood, memory, and physical health.
🚭Avoid Risky Behaviors
Stay away from smoking, vaping, drugs, and excessive alcohol. These can seriously harm your developing body and brain.
🤝Healthy Relationships
Learn about consent, respect, and communication. Healthy relationships are built on trust and mutual respect.
🆘Know Your Resources
Know who to talk to about health concerns, mental health, or difficult situations. Dr. Kawali is here to help!
🎨 Fun Interactive Activities
Games, challenges, and activities for kids of all ages!
🎮 Health & Wellness Games
Learn about staying healthy while having fun!
📚 Learn More
Great websites and resources for kids to learn about health!
🌐Cool Health Websites
📱Fun Health Apps
- Sworkit Kids - Exercise videos for children
- Smash Your Food - Learn about nutrition
- Breathe, Think, Do - Mindfulness for kids
- Water Llama - Stay hydrated reminder
- Sleep Town - Build healthy sleep habits
📖Great Books About Health
- "The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body"
- "What Happens to a Hamburger?" by Paul Showers
- "Germs Make Me Sick!" by Melvin Berger
- "The Busy Body Book" by Lizzy Rockwell
- "It's Perfectly Normal" by Robie Harris (for teens)
🎬Educational Videos
- Crash Course Kids - Science videos
- SciShow Kids - Fun science explanations
- National Geographic Kids - Nature and body videos
- Cosmic Kids Yoga - Yoga stories for children
- GoNoodle - Movement and mindfulness videos
🩺 Questions for Dr. Kawali?
Remember, Dr. Kawali is here to help you stay healthy and answer any questions you might have about your body or health!