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… Depression in Children and Teens On this page: Health … Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Caring for Your Child What is … any problems. Work with your child's doctor to create a safety plan. A plan covers warning signs of self-harm, …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday objects. You … Thumbtacks and screws. Paper clips, pen tops, and safety pins. Clothing price tags. Small holiday decorations. …
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… to Call a Doctor Why It May Be Done Risks Caring for Your Child After Circumcision … usually done soon after birth. It's sometimes done in older children and adults to treat problems with the foreskin of … done by others trained in the procedure. For your baby's safety, be sure the person is well trained, uses sterile …
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… your doctor to make a plan for what to do if you or your child has a bleed. Bleeding in a joint Bleeding into a joint … to chronic pain and destruction of the joint. An infant or child not wanting to move an arm or leg because of bleeding … into an affected joint. This is often first noticed when a child starts to walk. Bleeding in a muscle Another common …
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… diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight Additional resources … you eat. Learn more about Diabetes and hypoglycemia . Food safety The risk of getting food-borne illness increases with … weights: Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain Additional resources …
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… time. Also ask your doctor if there are medicines or extra safety steps that you should take. For example, if you have … you'll be there, you may need vaccines to protect against childhood infections, tetanus, or other diseases. Check with … helmets and protective clothing when riding motorcycles or bicycles. Understand the risks associated with animal bites. …
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… you're a bad parent or threaten to take away or hurt your children? Prevent you from working or going to school? Act … is available to help Has your partner abused you or your children ? Yes Abusive partner No Abusive partner Are you … partner may hurt you or your children? Yes Concerned about safety of self or children because of partner No Concerned …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children usually progress in a natural, predictable sequence … from one developmental milestone to the next. But each child grows and gains skills at their own pace. Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing Your Family's Eating Habits Helping Your Child to Eat Well Topic … teach him or her about food preparation, cooking and food safety and, later, how to use food label information . While …
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… is aggression? Everyone gets angry sometimes, even small children. But some children and teens have so much trouble controlling their … or herself. Your child attacks you, or you fear for your safety. Call your child's doctor if: Your child has been …
