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… Eye Problems in Children: Signs to Look For On this page: Overview Related … are often the first to notice vision problems in a young child. A vision examination may be needed if your child: Is clumsy (beyond normal toddler clumsiness) and …
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… has been observed in people of all ages, including young children. It is a contributing factor in temporomandibular … joint. Tiredness of the jaw muscles. If your child grinds their teeth, don't be too concerned. Bruxism is not necessarily a sign of stress in your child. Pediatric dentists have various theories about what …
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… is your toddler's distinct nature or character. Some children's temperaments are obvious from birth, while others … such as activity level, predictability or how easily your child adapts to new people and situations. Does your toddler … for working with your toddler's unique temperament: If your child is shy or slower to join in activities, allowing him …
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… Your Baby Home The First Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years Overview What … Before your breast milk comes in (3 or 4 days after childbirth), you will be asked to decide whether you plan to … baby away from sick family members and friends. Avoid group child care if your baby is at high risk for infection. This …
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… caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older … Fever. Headache. Vomiting. Trouble staying awake. Seizures. Children, older adults, and people with other medical … to eat. They may have a rash. They may cry when held. Young children may act like they have influenza (flu) . They may …
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… bathe, feed himself or herself, and walk around. Most children feel well enough to return to school 3 to 4 weeks … and swimming. Why It Is Done Surgery may be done if: Your child has a moderate to severe curve or yours is severe, and … has disabling back pain caused by scoliosis. A very young child who has a severe spinal curve. Experts have different …
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… Dental Checkups for Children and Adults On this page: Overview Overview Infants and preschool children Experts recommend that your child's visits to a dentist start within 6 months after the …
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… associated with dyslexia may be the result of the way the child's brain was formed or how it functions. Some of the emotional problems that a child with dyslexia can have are due to frustrations and … and home. But keep in mind that in order to diagnose a child with dyslexia, the evidence must show that there is no …