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… Helping Your Child Recover After a Traumatic Event On this page: Overview … A traumatic event is a very upsetting event that your child sees or that happens to your child or someone they love. It may put someone's life in …
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… Talking to Your Child About Appropriate Online Behavior On this page: Overview Overview Children and teens may relish the freedom to explore the … that young people face online. Having open talks about your child's digital life on a regular basis can help your child …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently On this page: Overview Overview Children with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves … with your help and encouragement. Eating independently is a developmental milestone that involves the use of small …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick On this page: Overview Overview Having a sick child can be very tiring. Taking care of yourself is an important part of helping your child recover. Here are some things to try: Share the …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Dress Independently On this page: Overview Overview Children with Down syndrome who do not have severe physical … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Louis Pellegrino MD - Developmental Pediatrics Current as of: April 4, 2023 …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Communicate On this page: Overview Overview Children with Down syndrome usually have delayed speech and language development. Typically, these children have a much harder …
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… Child Who Is Overweight: Evaluating Nutrition and Activity … Overview When a doctor asks questions about your child's eating and activity habits, the information helps … family's meals and snacks during a typical day. What your child eats at school. Who is responsible for meals. Is it …
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… High and Low Blood Sugar Level Record for a Child On this page: Overview Overview Low blood sugar level … Take the completed form(s) with you when you visit your child's doctor. If your child is having low blood sugar problems, his or her …
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… Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Body Image On this page: Overview Overview Children of all ages are exposed to ideas about thinness by … peers, and other sources. Starting in grade school, children may become more aware of body image as they compare …
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… for the first six months and continue to breastfeed for two years or more. Have well water and other non-regulated water …
