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… Hospice Palliative Care On this page: Considering Hospice … power of attorney. For more information, see the topic Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker . Advance care plan . … documents related to finances, property, and other matters. Choosing a hospice palliative care program Your doctor or a …
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… Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … and surgery might keep it from getting worse. But surgery scares me, and the scoliosis isn't bothering her. I'd rather … possible when older. So it's important to me too. We're choosing surgery. Parent of Casy, age 13 What matters most …
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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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… Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview You and your child need to know … equipment at regular intervals. Put instructions on how to care for blood sugar supplies in your child's bag or kit to …
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… Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength On this page: What Is Inner Strength? Health Tools What Gives a Child Inner Strength? How Can You Help Children Build Inner … appreciate how others are feeling. It means that a child cares when others feel bad and that the child wants to help …
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… Protecting Your Child From Online Strangers On this page: Getting Started Getting Started There are fun reasons for your child to be online. Learning new ideas, playing games, and … lie to build trust with children. Tell your child to be careful about what they share online. You may want them to …
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… Establishing Limits With Your School-Age Child On this page: Overview Overview Parents who set limits for their children show them that they love and care about them. The following suggestions may help you to …
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… Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: … surfaces helps reduce the spread of germs, especially in child care settings or other areas where many children are …
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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 …
