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… (rehab) program. Amount of growth remaining. Young children who still have a lot of bone growth remaining may … nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older children have larger bones, which are easier to fit with … parts. Even when total joint replacement is delayed, many children need custom-fit knee replacement parts. Other joint …
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… age. Remember that too many details might scare younger children. You know your child best, so allow enough time … before the hospital stay to explain what will happen. Some children react better when going to the hospital is … a health problem. There are many books—for parents and for children of various age levels—that help explain hospital …
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… reasons you may choose to adopt. Families may already have children and want to grow their family. Some people may … adoption has the potential to provide loving homes for children. Adoption can establish meaningful relationships … and legal considerations. You may wonder about the children who are available for adoption. The resources below …
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… Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Children between ages 6 and 10 years make major gains in … same times for both sexes. Team sports are a good way for children to build both motor skills and friendships. Most children's basic motor skills, such as kicking, catching, …
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… of the first phase of two-stage orthodontic treatment of children with malocclusion (poor bite). Growth modification … when bones are still growing. It is most effective during children's growth spurts. Orthodontists use growth … how much growth is needed to correct the malocclusion. Many children who start growth modification in second or third …
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… by using a salt-free herb and spice mix to flavour your food instead of using salt. Mix the following dried herbs … by using a salt-free herb and spice mix to flavour your food instead of using salt. Mix the following dried herbs …
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… causes stomach upset and diarrhea. Babies and very young children who have rotavirus infections need to be watched … Rotavirus infections often spread in settings where many children are together, such as daycare centres. Keep your … child. The rotavirus germs can then spread to other children from the caregiver's or child's unwashed hands. It …
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… have a positive effect on what seem to be symptoms of ADHD. Children without ADHD respond to psychostimulants similarly to children with ADHD. A trial of medicine is not used to … ADHD is estimated to affect about 3% to 10% of children. footnote 1 There is little evidence to support …
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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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… 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 …
