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… Keep your family safe by following these safety tips. Teach children that only grown-ups use fire. Keep lighters and matches out of children's reach. Use at least one smoke alarm on every … lit candles. Always monitor their use. Keep them out of children's rooms. Use flashlights rather than candles if …
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… for bedwetting. footnote 1 They work best for older children who can hear the alarm and wake themselves. If … be used with other treatments. The alarms aren't meant for children who wet the bed only once or twice a week. footnote … may need to help the child with all of the above steps. Children younger than 10 may not hear the alarm, but the …
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… typical toddler of this age also: Enjoys playing near other children (parallel play). However, your toddler is probably not yet able to play with other children (co-operative play) Has trouble sharing. Says "no" … Provide your toddler with opportunities to play with other children, but keep it on a one-to-one basis. You can also …
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… Mild and temporary speech delays can occur. And some children learn new words faster than others do. But if your … result of normal developmental differences. Laziness. Young children instinctively practice speech and language as these … fear, or other problems. Having older siblings. Younger children may begin to talk slightly later than their older …
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… remember: Safety latches might make it more difficult for children to open cupboards, but they don’t make it impossible Some children may be able to open child resistant caps if they … coins, small mints and medications that can harm young children. Keep purses up high and out of reach. More tips …
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… do as a parent or caregiver. Between the ages of 2 and 5, children slowly learn how to manage their feelings. For … they will learn to express anger in other ways. Young children also start to develop moral emotions. They feel … when they do something wrong. When bad things happen, young children may feel responsible for no logical reason. …
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… the early school years. It's also the base from which children explore relationships outside of the home. A … and newfound confidence. During the first years of school, children make friends with little forethought or planning. … compatible, so relationships are smoother. In these years, children try to "fit in" at home, at school, and with their …
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… physically and emotionally ready for toilet training. Most children are ready to start when they are between 22 and 30 … if you try to start it before your child is ready. Before children can use the toilet, they must be able to control … a dry diaper after a nap or for at least 2 hours at a time. Children must also be able to remove clothing and climb onto …
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… development: Provide opportunities to play with other children Encourage your toddler to wash, dress and feed … help your toddler solve problems while playing with other children. Make sure a trusted adult is always close by when children are playing Continue to breastfeed Praise your …
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… is the number that ranks your child's BMI among the BMIs of children of the same gender and age. Taking several BMI … assess your child's growth. This tool can be used for children ages 2 through 19. Be cautious if you use this tool … child is growing as expected. Often parents of very small children push their children to eat more because they're …
