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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: … use of digital media. Too much screen time can increase the risk of obesity. It can get in the way of sound sleep. And … to watch with your child so the two of you can talk about what you see. For children 5 to 17 years: Limit screen time …
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… active again before the brain returns to normal functioning increases the person's risk of having a more serious brain injury. Every person … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Babyproofing your home for the first year Last updated August 7, 2013 … way very quickly.  That's why it's important to babyproof your home - before your little one is crawling. REMEMBER! … and look all around. At that level, you'll be able to see what might attract or interest a baby. Dangers may include: …
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… Eye Problems: Changes in Your Pupils On this page: Overview Overview With an injury to the eye, the muscles that control the pupil size … react differently to light or to be different sizes. Call your doctor for an evaluation if you have a change in the …
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Your Toddler: Safe Ways to Explore On this page: Overview … hazards. Try your best to know where your children are and what they're doing so that you can warn them about safety … hazards. Try your best to know where your children are and what they're doing so that you can warn them about safety …
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… Smart Decisions: Know Your Options On this page: Decisions About … takes into account: The benefits of each option. The risks of each option. The costs of each option. Your own … a test, or any other kind of care, ask why you need it and what would happen if you waited. If you don't need it now, …
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… Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids Actionset Overview With heart failure, having … to limit fluids to maintain your body's sodium balance. What can I do if I feel thirsty? It's very important to … to limit fluids to maintain your body's sodium balance. What can I do if I feel thirsty? It's very important to …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage … get blood to areas that need it. If you get a minor foot injury, it could become an ulcer or a serious infection. …
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… Bowel Disease: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are types of inflammatory bowel disease. What you eat doesn't increase the inflammation that causes … bowel disease Keep a food diary. As soon as you know what foods make your symptoms worse, your doctor or …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Related … Keep the computer in a shared area where you can see what your child is doing online. Before middle school … way to enjoy some of the benefits of vaginal sex with less risk of feeling guilty, getting a bad reputation, or going …