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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your Appointment Asking About … and keep a list of the medicines you take. Prepare your child for tests and examinations. Let your child know why he …
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Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: … are together. Store dirty toys in a bin that is out of your child's reach. When a toy gets dirty, such as after a …
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… Cognitive Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years On this page: Overview Related … They are better able to handle a more demanding high school curriculum as their memory and organizational skills … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview … Overview Here are some ways you can help comfort your child who has a respiratory illness (such as …
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… Emotional and Social Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months On this page: Overview Related … their interactions become more personal and engaging. Your baby is unique and will exhibit his or her own … Ages 1 to 12 Months Separation Anxiety: Helping Your Child Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Reducing Biting in Children Ages 8 to 14 Months On this page: Overview Related … bites, say "Biting hurts." If you are bitten, exaggerate your response to the pain. This helps the child learn why …
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… Physical Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years On this page: Overview Related … puberty usually includes: Bone growth. This increases your child's height. An increase in skull bone thickness. The …
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… Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Actionset Overview If your child doesn't want to feel the insulin needle, your … to prepare and give insulin injections. If your child is age 10 or older, he or she may be able to give insulin with …
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… Navigating Your Hospital Stay On this page: Before You Go What To Expect When—and … smoothly. Preparing for Your Hospital Stay Preparing Your Child for the Hospital Learn how to manage stress Stress …
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… Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview You and your child need to know when your child's blood sugar level … in your child's blood sugar levels. Use the memory-storage feature of the meter and other note-taking features. …