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… over the other. Also, although parents can encourage a child to suck a pacifier rather than a thumb, they can't control which the child will prefer. The advantages and disadvantages of … of using a pacifier include being able to control when your child is allowed to use it and being able to take the …
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… Family Therapy for Depression in Children On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes depression in children and teens may be triggered by or result in conflict … has not been proved effective for treating depression in children and teens. Family therapy may be helpful when added …
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… usually isn't a serious health problem in healthy children. People with chickenpox should avoid new settings to avoid infecting new contacts. But a child with chickenpox may not need to stay home from school … every day for up to 5 to 7 days. In most cases, you or your child can go back to work, school, or daycare when you or …
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… don't have symptoms. The tissue either stretches as the child grows, or the child adapts to the tongue restriction. But some children with tongue-tie have: Trouble latching on to the …
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… is inherited, which means it is passed from parent to child. To get sickle cell disease, a child has to inherit two sickle cell genes —one from each … are inherited. That means they are passed from parent to child. Children with sickle cell disease have two defective …
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… Tooth Development in Children On this page: Overview Overview Your child's primary teeth usually begin to break through the … or not enough space for the tooth to grow. All of a child's first 20 primary teeth should come in between the …
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… Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … Even if you're careful and do all the right things, your child can have problems with low or high blood sugar. Teach your child to be aware of the symptoms and what to do if they …
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… he or she still requires parental or some support. Just as children with autism vary in their capabilities, so do … regional programs. Parents must plan for the future of a child with autism. The cost of care, eligibility for … assistance, and the individual skills and abilities of the child should all be taken into consideration. Some …
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… On this page: Overview Overview The child who is being evaluated for attention deficit … the condition, such as learning or behaviour disorders. The child may be asked questions (verbal tests) or may be given … used to measure cognitive function or intelligence in children. The tests can be given to children who are unable …
