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… It can affect all areas of your child's life. Many children who have asthma miss school days. When this … and gives some of the social contact that school provides. Children may doubt their ability to do sports or be in the … control, they will likely be able to do these activities. Children may be embarrassed about taking medicine at school. …
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… this page: Overview Overview Every day, children ages 6 to 10 may face new challenges at home with … apart if even one thing goes wrong. Many things influence children's self-esteem, which is a child's sense of worth … a child builds and then rebuilds his or her self-concept. Children who feel as though they are not good in at least …
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… child from drowning hazards. Don't leave babies and young children alone in the bathtub or a swimming or wading pool. … substitute for your attention. Don't leave babies and young children alone around filled buckets, such as 5-gallon … Empty your buckets after each use, and keep them out of children's reach. Buckets have tall, straight sides that …
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… symptoms a person has and how severe they are varies. Some children may not be able to function without a lot of help … and knowing what to expect is an important part of helping your child become more independent. Become informed … and knowing what to expect is an important part of helping your child become more independent. Become informed …
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… to help a child gain bladder control. It's about telling children that they have control of their bodies and … child for wetting the bed. Motivational therapy can help children gain some degree of control over their bedwetting. … for dry days and/or nights. It is unclear exactly how many children gain complete bladder control through motivational …
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… Overview What can you expect from your child at this age? Children in this age range are gaining many new skills. They … world around them, and act without thinking. At this age, children see everything that happens as it relates to … a vital part of keeping your child safe. Most injuries to children occur when parents or caregivers are tired, hungry, …
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… Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they … in managing a health condition. Growth and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Substance Use …
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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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… is aggression? Everyone gets angry sometimes, even small children. But some children and teens have so much trouble controlling their … such as name-calling. Aggression also can be social. Children may make fun of other kids or ignore them to make …
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… activities are safe at different ages. Closely supervise children younger than age 5. Have them play on the equipment separately from older children. Don't let a child younger than 4 use climbing … unless you will watch the child at all times. Don't let children younger than 3 use a teeter-totter (seesaw). …
