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… Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities On this … get hurt, especially when they don't know some basics about safety. As a parent, you can't protect your child from every injury. But you can help your child keep …
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… Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar Actionset Overview … the sugar (glucose) level in the blood rises above your child's target range. It can happen if your child: Misses a dose of insulin or diabetes medicine. Eats …
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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Caring for Your Child at Home Caring for Your Child in the Hospital Caring for Yourself Related …
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… can have risks too. Talk to your doctor about what cancer-prevention steps are best for you. Things you can do Here … beef, lamb, and pork). Eat less processed meat (like bacon, hot dogs, sausage, and some deli meats). Eat less food made … can have risks too. Talk to your doctor about what cancer-prevention steps are best for you. Things you can do Here …
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… Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview You and your child need to know when your child's blood sugar level is …
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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview … Overview Here are some ways you can help comfort your child who has a respiratory illness (such as respiratory … virus (RSV) infection or a cold): Ask your doctor if your child can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help relieve …
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… Teaching Your Young Child About Consent On this page: Overview Overview Asking … without being pressured. How can you teach your young child about consent? Kids can start learning about consent at any age. For a younger child, that may mean learning about physical boundaries. The …
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… Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop Actionset Overview Many infants and young children calm themselves by sucking their thumbs. While most children will stop on their own between ages 3 and 6, some …
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… Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … can talk to your doctor about them. Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … regular checkups to see if the curve is getting worse. Children may wear a brace to keep the curve from getting …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview … tube into a place where you give your child an insulin shot, such as the belly. The needle is taken out, but the …
