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… Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … or high blood sugar. Teach your child to be aware of the symptoms and what to do if they occur. Symptoms of low blood sugar include: Sweating. Feeling weak …
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… Heimlich Manoeuvre for Adults and Children Older Than 1 Year On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview A person who is choking cannot talk, cough, or breathe, and may turn grey or blue. The Heimlich … you are sure the person is choking. If the person can cough or make sounds, let the person cough to try to get the …
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… Recognizing and Developing Your Children's Special Talents On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview To build healthy self-esteem , all children need to feel that they can do at least one thing … at school or elsewhere. Parents can discover their children's special talents by providing varied experiences …
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… Parenting school–age children (6-11 years) Overview The stage when your child is … child understand the world around them. Image School-age children growth and development Read about the developmental milestones your children may experience during this stage. Image Back to …
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… Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children On this page: Get Started Get … way you avoid giving the wrong medicine by mistake. Use cough and cold medicines wisely Be careful with cough and cold medicines. Don't give them to children
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… Healthy Eating in Children: Problems Caused by Poor Nutrition On this page: Overview Overview Children with poor eating habits don't get the amounts of … This can lead to being underweight or overweight. Children who are poorly nourished tend to have weaker immune …
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… Healthy Eating in Children: Things That Influence Food Choices On this page: Overview Overview Children may develop poor eating habits for several reasons, … food choices. If candy and soft drinks are available, most children will choose these rather than healthier foods. Fast …
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… Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Actionset Overview Children of all ages need plenty of sleep to grow and develop. School-age children may have trouble learning and developing socially …
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… Reducing Biting in Children Ages 15 to 36 Months On this page: Overview Overview Children who are 15 months to 3 years old may bite other … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Children who are 15 months to 3 years old may bite other …
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… Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children) On this page: Overview … drinks and urinates when he or she is ill. Remember that children may need to drink more when they have a fever or … drinks and urinates when he or she is ill. Remember that children may need to drink more when they have a fever or …