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… Treatment Plan Record for a Child With ADHD On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record information about your child's treatment plan for attention deficit hyperactivity … often. Together you can keep the plan up to date. My child's main symptom of ADHD is (inattention, impulsiveness, …
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… Choosing a Counselor or Therapist for Your Child On this page: Getting Started Getting Started When you choose a therapist for your child, it's important to find someone that you and your child trust and feel at ease with. This can take some time. …
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… Child Who Is Overweight: Medical Evaluation On this page: … and "at risk of overweight" are sometimes used to refer to children who weigh more than expected. Doctors use the World … growth charts or the body mass index (BMI) to measure a child's weight compared to his or her height. If you are …
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… Separation Anxiety: Helping Your Child On this page: Overview Overview … and duration of separation anxiety is affected by your child's temperament and by your personality and how you … Emotionally prepare yourself before you leave. If your child gets upset, act confident and stay calm even when you …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Overview All children have sexual feelings. These feelings are a normal … earlier you start the discussion, the better prepared your child will be to make safer decisions about it. And your …
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… How ADHD Affects Your Child On this page: Overview Overview It … hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the specific ways your child is affected. Knowledge about the condition will help you feel more confident in being able to help your child reach his or her potential. The following information …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: Many … get in the way of sound sleep. And it can interfere with a child's ability to learn and to form healthy relationships. How to manage your child's use of TV and digital media Screens are everywhere. …
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… Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child On this page: Overview Overview … and your family about asthma is essential for you and your child to have control of the disease. If you understand … to do during an asthma attack . Educate yourself or your child about: Asthma. Learn all that you can from your doctor …
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… Crying: Helping a Tired or Overstimulated Child On this page: Overview Overview Small children sometimes cry to release tension when they are … bright lights, loud voices, or music. You can protect your child from becoming overtired by keeping a regular routine …
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… Milestones for an 18-Month-Old Child 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 …
