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  You want your kid to unlock his potential and become the best she can possibly be. That is why you encourage her to try and pursue her passion, whether that means playing for the school’s sports team, acting in plays, or even following her aspirations to become a fashion model. These activities can teach her […]

  Child health is always number one. That is generally the case in every parent’s mind. The problem is, keeping your little one healthy is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand. Child’s health is also influenced by many factors, in addition to habits at home, there are also environment, healthy food […]

  Dates are a must-eat fruit during the fasting month. But besides that, pregnant women are strongly encouraged to consume this fruit because of its various benefits, such as vitamins, minerals to carbohydrates. During pregnancy, this fruit can be healthy snack for pregnant women. These are the benefits for pregnancy: A good source of energy […]

Social development is about improving the well-being of every individual in society so they can reach their full potential. The success of society is linked to the well-being of each and every citizen. Social development means investing in people. It requires the removal of barriers so that all citizens can journey toward their dreams with […]

Children grow and develop rapidly in their first five years across the four main areas of development. These areas are motor (physical), language and communication, cognitive and social/emotional. Cognitive development means how children think, explore and figure things out. It is the development of knowledge, skills, problem solving and dispositions, which help children to think […]

While you might think child development as something that begins during infancy, the prenatal period is also considered an important part of the developmental process. Prenatal development is a time of remarkable change that helps set the stage for future psychological development. The brain develops over the course of the prenatal period, but it will […]

Collagen (KOL-uh-jin) is a protein in the body. Different types of collagen are in many body parts, including hair, skin, nails, bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, blood vessels, and intestines. What Does Collagen Do? Collagen has many different roles in the body. It: helps make bones strong lets the skin and tendons stretch helps with healing after an injury What […]

  What Is BMI? Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that uses height and weight to estimate how much body fat someone has. You can use the Kids Health BMI calculator below to find your child’s BMI. But it’s also important to talk to your child’s doctor to help understand the results. Tracking BMI Starting […]

What Is a Growth Plate? Growth plates are the areas of new bone growth in children and teens. They’re made up of cartilage , a rubbery, flexible material (the nose, for instance, is made of cartilage). Most growth plates are near the ends of long bones. Long bones are bones that are longer than they are wide. They include: […]

What Are Growth Charts? Kids grow at their own pace. Big, small, tall, short — there is a wide range of healthy shapes and sizes among children. Genetics, gender, nutrition, physical activity, health problems, environment, and hormones all play a role in a child’s height and weight. And many of these things can vary widely from family […]