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… Coping When Your Child Is Near the End of Life On this page: Overview … Care Plan Getting Support Overview When your child has a serious illness, the time may come when a cure isn't possible or when treatment to help your child live longer isn't working. You'll work with your …
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… High Blood Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home Actionset Overview When blood … by your doctor. How to take your blood pressure at home Choosing a blood pressure monitor An automatic blood … in the instructions. Contact your doctor if you want help choosing a monitor. A monitor that measures blood pressure …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Dress Independently On this page: Overview … physical disabilities can learn to dress themselves. Teach your child how to dress himself or herself by taking extra … and practice. Explain what you are doing when you dress your child. Let your child help you and allow extra time for …
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… Growth and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Actionset Overview Self-esteem … on a child's belief about himself or herself. Letting your child know that he or she belongs, is doing well, and … for your child at least once a week. Choose a learning activity. Choose an activity that is appropriate for your …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your score mean? What's next? What does … heart rate based on your age, resting heart rate, and activity level. Your target heart rate can guide you to how …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation: Monitoring Your Body's Response to Exercise On this page: Overview … Information Overview There are several ways to measure your body's responses to exercise and other lifestyle … people with heart problems, angina always occurs during activity. And these people must monitor the severity of the …
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… ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done Actionset Overview One of the … hardest things about parenting a child with ADHD is getting your child to do what you ask. ADHD symptoms—trouble paying … homework assignments. ADHD and Hyperactivity ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention Family Meetings …
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… Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: … have opinions about substance use. So start early to help your child learn the skills needed to avoid substance use. Be a good role model. As a parent, your attitude toward tobacco, alcohol, and drugs is one of …
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… Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Body Image On this page: Overview … height, weight, body size, or body shape. Talk in terms of your child's health, personality, achievements in school, activity level, and other healthy lifestyle choices. Avoid …
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… Aging Well: Making Your Home Fall-Proof Actionset Overview Getting around your home safely can be a challenge if you have injuries or … dementia also have to be careful not to fall. You can make your home safer with a few simple measures. How can you make …
