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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview … Helping your child eat enough. Giving medicines. Preventing infections. Helping your child be active. Helping your child … do I give another dose? If a dose of medicine is missed, should I give an extra or a double dose? How soon after …
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… Choosing a Counselor or Therapist for Your Child On this page: Getting Started Getting Started When you … to keep in mind when you prepare for that talk or when you search online for details about the counsellor or therapist. … to a therapist and it doesn't feel right to them, don't give up on the idea of counselling. Sometimes a different …
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… Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore On this page: Overview … to explore their world. This curiosity is the basis for learning, now and throughout their lives. Children at play … and do not worry about the result or outcomes of projects. Give the child many different things to play with, from …
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… Boric Acid for Vaginal Yeast Infection On this page: Overview … boric acid treatment. How well does it work? More research is needed to find out how well boric acid works. … But when used by mouth (internally), on open wounds, or by children, boric acid is toxic. Keep boric acid out of the …
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… Caregiving: Reducing Germs and Infection in the Home On this page: Overview Related … clean counters and sinks before floors and toilets. Wear gloves when cleaning pet items, such as litter boxes. … and empty the trash often. Wash your hands often and wear a mask if you are around people who have colds or …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: Many … sleep. And it can interfere with a child's ability to learn and to form healthy relationships. How to manage your … in play, games, reading, and other family activities. These give children the direct experience they need to understand …
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… Hemorrhoids: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … types of hemorrhoids are there? External hemorrhoids are near the opening of the anus. They may be painful, but home … are completely unable to urinate, you'll need treatment. Infection or abscess. Rubber band ligation appears to cause …
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… Child Safety: Strollers and Shopping Carts On this page: … soon as your baby is born and can keep using one well into early childhood. Take some general precautions to avoid … stroller with brakes that are easy to use. The stroller should also have a wide base so it won't easily tip over. …
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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … lenses sometimes, because the surgery does not always give 20/20 vision . The surgery can cause side effects. The … problems that threaten vision are rare. These include infection, sores on the cornea, and higher pressure inside …
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… Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Decision Point You may want to … can program it to match your changing schedule. After you learn how to work with a pump, it can make living with … an insulin pump may not help you control your diabetes. Infection at the area where the catheter goes into the skin …
