Additional Web Resources

The Mighty Timoneers
This award-winning animated miniseries from NHPS is about four ordinary kids who wind up on an incredible journey toward better health. When a pirate ship runs aground on their baseball diamond, Min, Andrews, Brian, and Jada are forced to navigate a world that’s turning into junk food. On their voyage, they have to rely on healthy habits to help them save the day!

Making Kids Healthy
This NHPS resource is perfect for parents looking for practical tips and suggestions for getting their kids to eat healthier and be more active. Take a look and join the campaign to make Delaware’s kids the healthiest in the nation!

KidsHealth
Nemours’ premier pediatric health website offers plenty of doctor-approved advice on healthy eating and physical activity.

We Can!
Visit this one-stop resource offering information for community groups, health professionals, and parents and caregivers, as well as fact sheets and materials to download or order. NHPS is a proud corporate partner of We Can!

Healthy People, Healthy Communities 
Visit this site for information on a variety of public health issues including food safety, overweight initiatives, and child health.

5 a Day Data and Statistics
This website from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lets you compare your family’s fruit and vegetable consumption with the average U.S. consumption.

Food for Fitness and Fun
Simple yet healthful recipes, activities, a monthly newsletter, and other tips for families.

Kids & Nutrition
Dozens of helpful inks for fun, educational activities and information for parents, kids, and teens.

Nutrition.gov
Sponsored by the USDA, this site offers easy access to government information on food and nutrition, including the latest MyPyramid website, Fruits and Veggies—More Matters website, and federal nutrition assistance programs.

Eatsmart.org
Focuses on nutrition education to encourage healthy eating habits.

LimiTV
Alerts parents and educators to the dangers of excessive TV watching, and offers ideas for alternative activities.

Media Awareness Network
Find out how to help increase your child’s media literacy.

Media Wise
Parental guides for keeping kids safe when it comes to computers, video games, cell phones, and other media. Includes reviews and ratings on almost every video game and movie on the market.

Over the Rainbow
An online magazine dedicated to media literacy for the whole family.

Parents Television Council
Educates parents on issues of media that affect children and youth, such as sex, violence, and profanity.

Parents’ Choice
Provides reliable, unbiased information about children’s media and toys.