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… On this page: Overview Overview Children with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves … high enough so that he or she can see others eating. Young children are more likely to try to eat independently when … breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and eating solid food. Most children overcome these types of problems, although they …
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… Making decisions as a family is a good way to show children that the family is one body with a purpose and a certain way of dealing with life's issues. It also helps children learn social skills and attitudes that they can use … member of the family solve a personal problem. This helps children see that other people can suggest options for …
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… mercury fish intake to no more than 150 g (5.3 oz) a month. Children 5 to 11 years of age should limit high mercury fish intake to no more than 125 g (4.4 oz) a month. Children 1 to 4 years of age should limit high mercury fish … women who are or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children need to limit canned albacore tuna intake to no …
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… to closely watch for warning signs of suicidal behaviour in children and adults younger than 25 who take … It is most important to watch for these behaviours in children. That's because children are less able to control their impulses. They may …
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… first year, which often is reflected in how much they eat. Children this age may eat robustly one day and very little … likes. Make sure it is readily available most of the time. Children tend to accept new foods gradually, and you may … your child actually tries it. Model good nutrition for your children. Do not regularly keep less nutritious foods (for …
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… for people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage who plan to have children or are pregnant. Diseases in this group include: … look red, and they have more lung and ear infections than children normally have. Canavan disease. This disease … is a person who can pass a genetic disease on to their children. Carrier screening is a type of genetic test. It …
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… will cause decreased lung function after about 3 weeks in children who have mild to moderate lung problems. footnote 1 … on the child. Consider the following: Younger and smaller children require less force and time than older and larger children or teens. Watch the child for signs of pain and …
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… learning disorder is a disorder that makes it difficult for children to learn from what they see visually. Children with non-verbal learning disorder often can … with math, because math is often taught visually. Children with non-verbal learning disorder usually want to …
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… physically and emotionally ready for toilet training. Most children are ready to start when they are between 22 and 30 … if you try to start it before your child is ready. Before children can use the toilet, they must be able to control … a dry diaper after a nap or for at least 2 hours at a time. Children must also be able to remove clothing and climb onto …
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… is croup? Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main … An attack of croup can be scary, but it is rarely serious. Children usually get better in several days with rest and … with others can help prevent the spread of croup. As children grow older and their lungs and windpipes mature, …