Kids Health

Watch the video below to see Dr. Seema Csukas, CareSource Chief Medical Officer. She discusses the importance of well-child visits and immunizations.

KidsHealth is a trusted source for health info for the whole family – parents, children and teens. KidsHealth gives you easy-to-read articles, videos, interactive health tools, and doctor-reviewed advice on hundreds of health topics, from before birth through the teen years.

Kids Wellness

The Kids Wellness program helps families support their kids to get or stay at a healthy weight. Kids Wellness guides families on how to build healthy habits across four main topics: body weight, healthy eating, staying active, and feelings or behavior. The program is for kids from age 3 to 17 who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile based on their age and sex.

Health and Wellness for Parents:

• Nutrition and Fitness for Parents: Do you know how to raise a healthy and active child? Get advice and tips here.
• Definition of Body Mass Index: Doctors use body mass index (BMI) to compare a child’s growth to other kids of the same age. Here’s how to figure out BMI and know what the numbers mean.

Health and Wellness For the Family:

• Nutrition and Fitness for Kids: Want to know more about eating right? About being active? This is the place for kids.
• Nutrition and Fitness for Teens: Want to know more about eating right and being active? This is the place for teens!
• How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label: Nutrition Facts labels, often found on the back of food packages, can be hard to understand. Here’s how to read them. 
• Learn How to Meditate: Meditation helps us feel connected and grateful for the people in our lives. This is just one of the guided meditations for whole family.
• Managing Your Weight: Get ideas on food, fitness, and stay motivated. We’ve also got tools and recipes just for teens. 
• 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines: diet needs and resources outlined by life stage.
• Navigate Oral Health Tips for Infants, Toddlers and Children
• Navigate Oral Health Tips for Teens