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… Violent Behaviour in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … Overview Violence causes more injury and death in children, teenagers, and young adults than infectious … by youth. Many different things cause violent behaviour in children. The more these things are present in a child's …
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… Activities for school age children Last updated June 30, 2021 Trying lots of different … and sports – even playing more than one sport – helps children find out what they like and what they are good at. If children do well at a particular physical activity, they’re …
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… Keeping children and teenagers active Last updated November 20, 2014 … do! Getting enough physical activity It is recommended that children and youth get a minimum of 60 minutes of physical … of time on the phone. Screen time is an OK way to spend a small part of each day, but other things are better for …
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… Grief: Helping Children Understand On this page: Getting Started Related … Getting Started Be honest about the loss. Not telling children about a major loss may cause them to develop unrealistic fears and concerns. Children may also feel insecure because they know the adults …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children On this page: Overview … screening for type 2 diabetes every 2 years for some children. Children who have not reached puberty and have 3 or more …
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… Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens On this page: Health … Information Bipolar disorder in children: Overview Bipolar disorder is sometimes called … role in managing a health condition. Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well What Increases Your Risk …
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… Diabetes in Children: Special Camps On this page: Overview Overview Camps for children who have diabetes give your child a chance to meet and share experiences with other children who have the disease. These camps help children
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… Back Pain in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Related … In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain. Children can have back pain after an injury or sports event. … pain, swelling, or tenderness in that part of the body. Children or their parents may not be able to remember when …
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… Grief: Helping Children With Grief Actionset Overview It's important for … any questions or concerns. To express their feelings, children need an adult who makes them feel safe and secure. … counsellors may also be able to help your child. The ways children express grief are often different from the way …
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… How Asthma Develops in Children On this page: Overview … It usually develops before age 5. footnote 1 Many children who have allergies get asthma, but not all. And not … years of life. One study notes that about 25 out of 100 children with persistent asthma began wheezing before 6 …