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… Bedwetting in Children On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms … What is bedwetting? Bedwetting is urination during sleep. Children learn bladder control at different ages. Children younger than 4 often wet their beds or clothes, …
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… Nightmares and Other Sleep Problems in Children On this page: Overview Overview A good night's sleep helps your child to grow, to form memories, and to learn. Sleep helps your child stay alert and focused at school and play. Children …
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… Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children On this page: Overview Overview … may be able to prevent some spells by seeing that their child gets plenty of rest and feels secure. Here are some ways to help your child. Have regular rest times for your child during the …
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… disabilities? Learning disabilities make it hard for your child to learn in certain areas. Your child may have trouble with listening, speaking, reading, … math. One example of a learning disability is dyslexia . A child with dyslexia has a hard time reading, writing, and …
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… without thinking about the consequences. For example, children and teens may be suspended or expelled from school … Impulsiveness may also affect driving skills and general safety. Have temper outbursts. Inattention Inattention … do something else. ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School Attention Deficit …
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… Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they … cognitive, social, and sensory and motor skills. But each child gains skills at their own pace. It's common for a child to be ahead in one area, such as language, but a …
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… What causes it? Nursemaid's elbow usually occurs in young children. It happens when a young child is pulled or lifted by the hand or wrist while their … can pull out of position, or sublux, when you try to lift a child up onto a sidewalk by the hand. Or it could happen …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Most children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) will … JIA is related to the type and severity of the disease, the child's pain threshold, and emotional and psychological factors. Pain limits a child's ability to function. With care and good …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Crying lets others know when a young child is hungry, wet, tired, too warm, too cold, lonely, or in pain. If your child is crying, try to figure out the type of cry. It helps … checklist of what might be wrong and to make sure that your child is safe and cared for. But remember that there may be …
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… Bipolar Disorder in Children: School Issues On this page: Overview Related … make school a challenge. Regular communication with your child and with teachers, coaches, and other staff is an important part of helping your child succeed. Work with your child and your child's …