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Addressing the Issues of Parental Illness and its Impact on Children, Youth and Families: Links to Other Web Sites   External Link

Parental illness, whether physical or mental, can stress even the strongest of families. Families become socially isolated at a time when they often need supportive social relationships. Find out mo... Details >

Institute for Family-Centered Care  External Link

Children’s Health Topics: Family Health  External Link

This section addresses children’s health and well-being in the context of the family. The section links to information on the impact of a positive family environment on children’s development. Informa... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  External Link

Facts for Families - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

Facts for Families provide concise and up-to-date information on child and adolescent development and issues concerning the behavioral, mental or developmental disorders that may affect them. Topics i... Details >

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry  External Link

Family Health History - Genetic Alliance  External Link

Your family history holds key information about your past and clues to your future health. This document offers instructions on how to collect and record a family history by talking to your relatives,... Details >

Genetic Alliance  External Link

Family History is Important for Health

Most of us know that we can reduce our risk of disease by eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and not smoking. But did you know that your family history might be one of the strongest influ... Details >

National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Family Reunion Health Guide

Many of us know family members who have diabetes or high blood pressure, which often run in African-American families. These conditions are the leading causes of kidney failure. That's why it is so im... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Family Topics   External Link

Families Worldwide is continually collecting research and articles on families and family issues. This page offers a variety of information, including: Abortion; Adolescents/Children; Child Abuse; Ch... Details >

Families Worldwide  External Link

Gardening Health and Safety Tips

Whether you are a beginner or expert gardener, health and safety are important. These tips will help you and your family stay healthy while having fun in the garden. ... Details >

Office of Women's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Healthy Gardening Tips  External Link

The following tips are offered to make gardening easier and more comfortable even if you have physical limitations.... Details >

American Occupational Therapy Association  External Link

Healthy Habits for TV, Video Games, and the Internet  External Link

Too much screen time can have unhealthy side effects on your child. Learn why it's wise to monitor and limit the time your child spends playing video games, watching TV, and playing games on the Inter... Details >

Nemours Foundation  External Link

My Family Health Portrait

Also available in: Spanish 

The Surgeon General's "My Family Health Portrait" makes it easy for you to record your family health history and create a "pedigree" family tree that you can download and share with family members or ... Details >

Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families

Also available in: Chinese-Simplified  Russian  Spanish  Vietnamese 

One should know both the magnitude of what can happen during a pandemic outbreak and what actions to take to help lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on individuals and families. This checklist... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Solutions for Families   External Link

Solutions For Families offers ways to strengthen family relationships. Teaching families correct principles and providing them with practical skills increases their capacity to strengthen family bonds... Details >

Families Worldwide  External Link

You and Your Family's Health Page  External Link

This page from the National Consumers League links to family health resources, including research, publications, and press releases.... Details >

National Consumers League  External Link