Human Growth & Development

Human Growth & Development

[ Braces | Acne | Sleep | Puberty ]

Braces

» BrainPOP - Growth and Genetics

Cartoons and activities to learn about genes, growing pains, fitness, nutrition, aging, and even braces!

» Frequently Asked Questions About Braces

From an orthodontic specialist. Includes a list of foods to avoid and soothing recipes along with diagrams of braces components and permanent teeth.

» HealthyTeeth

Grab a toothbrush and get ready to learn! There's info about your teeth and gums, cavities, and braces.

» Learning About Braces Basics

From KidsHealth.org.

Acne

» BrainPOP: Acne

Includes an animated movie about why people get zits!

Sleep

» Ask Earl: Why do we sleep?

Earl works for Yahooligans, and uses the web for research.

» Yahooligans: Sleep and Dreaming

Puberty

» Kotex

From PMS to pelvic exams to menstruation, read the scoop on puberty. You can ask questions or get answers on what you can expect as your body changes and matures.

» Always: Mothers & Daughters

Get valuable tips and advice on talking to each other about your questions, feelings, experiences about your periods, and becoming a woman.

» Dealing with Feelings

If you're feeling mad, sad, or angry, this page may help! It talks about hard topics like divorce, eating disorders, even puberty. From KidsHealth.org.