For Parents
This page lists publications, tools, and fact sheets from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health designed specifically for parents and families.
Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
- Recommended Nutrition Standards for Foods Outside of School Meal Programs: Information for Parents, Guardians, Teachers, and School Staff [pdf 1.5M]
- The Physical Activity Guidelines for Children and Adolescents: The Role of Families in Promoting Youth Physical Activity [pdf 939] Slide Presentation [ppt 1.4M]
- Youth Physical Activity: The Role of Families [pdf 2.3M]
Parental Monitoring
- Parental Monitoring
- Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know [pdf 449K]
School Connectedness
Violence Prevention
Contact Us:
- Division of Adolescent and School Health
4770 Buford Hwy, NE
MS K29
Atlanta, GA 30341 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
Hours of Operation
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ET/Monday-Friday
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