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… On this page: Overview Overview Children's language development is likely to progress faster … when they are often given the chance to interact with both children and adults. Talking with other children Children who often play with others who are about …
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… See which vaccines are recommended and when. Infants and Children This schedule lists all vaccines that are provided free to children in British Columbia who are between the ages of 0 …         Image   Hepatitis A Vaccine (#33)  Indigenous children only     Image   Image   Inactivated Influenza …
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… problems . Colour blindness . Night blindness. Glaucoma . Cataracts . Retinal problems, such as diabetic retinopathy . … decrease in night vision may be caused by nearsightedness, cataracts, macular degeneration, or conditions that affect … These symptoms can affect your ability to function. Some children may have special risks for eye problems. Vision …
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… physical activity Last updated November 30, 2014 Whenever children play actively, there’s always a chance of injury. … can enjoy physical activity safely. Injury prevention for children To keep children safe during physical activity and play, you can …
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… familiar with the sounds and rhythms of the language. Older children and teens Reading is an important activity that can help children learn to think and express themselves in new ways. … seems to lose interest. Reasons to read Reading books with children helps develop their language skills by: Increasing …
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… or neglected, it is important to take action. Most abused children are not able to help themselves. Keep in mind that … and caregivers People are more likely to abuse or neglect children if they: Are living in poverty or near poverty. … includes domestic violence. Substance use disorder. Abusing children, or having been abused themselves. Mental health …
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… according to the child's needs. High-functioning autistic children may be enrolled in mainstream classrooms and child … the behaviour of other normally developing children can provide examples for autistic children to follow. But other children are overstimulated in …
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… these skills during the first years of life. By age 6, most children learn the basics. Try to talk and read to your … at around 2 months and are babbling by about 6 months. Most children speak by one year, but it may still be hard to … are able to put into words. Starting around 18 months, many children have a burst in talking. By 24 months, children
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… family live better. Return to topic: Healthy Eating for Children Healthy Habits for Kids Helping Your Child Who Is … and how much to eat from the options you provide. Young children are good at listening to their bodies. They eat … stop when they're full. When we try to control how much children eat, we interfere with this natural ability. …
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… are trapped there. Ear infections happen mostly to young children. They're the most common kind of ear infection in children. What causes them? Middle ear infections are caused … earache. It can be mild or may hurt a lot. Babies and young children may be fussy. They may pull at their ears and cry. …