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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview … is a lifelong disease that currently has no cure. Your child needs to take insulin injections. This can be a scary …
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… Starting Antidepressants: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview If your child has a mental health condition like depression or … of some chemicals in the brain. This may help affect your child's moods. Here are some ways to care for your child who …
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… Tonsillitis: Should My Child Have a Tonsillectomy? Decision Point You may want to … can talk to your doctor about them. Tonsillitis: Should My Child Have a Tonsillectomy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … the facts Your options Schedule a tonsillectomy for your child. Treat tonsillitis with medicines and home treatment. …
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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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… 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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… Helping Your Child Manage Their Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Because your child is still developing, they may need your help learning … These tips can help. Model the behaviour you want to see. Children often mimic their parents' actions. Rather than …
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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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… Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress Actionset Overview Childhood isn't all fun and games. Even young children can feel worried and stressed. Stress can come from …
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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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… Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Actionset Overview If your child has had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) in …
