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… Preschoolers: Encouraging Independence On this page: Overview Overview Preschool-age children develop a sense of independence by practicing …
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… type 2 diabetes. Take the medicine metformin (Glucophage) to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Key points to remember … diabetes can harm your eyes, nerves, and kidneys. It can damage your blood vessels. This can lead to heart disease, … to help delay or prevent type 2 diabetes, for up to 10 years. footnote 3 , footnote 4 A follow-up study at 15 years …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … No Heat-related illness How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … periods that last 1 to 2 hours to become acclimated. Children need 10 to 14 days to acclimate. You can also start …
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… Roseola On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … by a virus . It is generally harmless and is most common in children 6 months to 2 years of age. It is rare after age 4. What causes it? …
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… a theme park! Learn about what else you can expect at this age. On this page: Cognitive milestones Play and activity Other cognitive … while you read. Visit your local library. There are many children’s books that your baby will enjoy. Make books an …
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… Smoking: Health Risk for Family Members On this page: Overview Overview Most people know … smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Children of people who smoke are more likely to become … ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis in the first few years of life. Have a higher risk of sudden infant death …
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… Most of the time, a hernia that starts before 6 months of age will go away by 1 year of age. footnote 1 Your child may … 6 months of age will go away by 1 year of age. But some children get or still have an umbilical hernia when they are … after 6 months of age or gets much bigger after 1 to 2 years of age. footnote 1 Your child has pain, a swollen …
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… back on track after conflict Last updated March 31, 2015 Parenting, like any relationship, can be challenging. No one … tips can help. Conflicts can happen between parents and children, it’s normal and expected. Resorting the … too much, too often or in risky ways can send the message that these behaviours are normal and acceptable. Your …
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… Family Meetings On this page: Overview Overview Family meetings … Making decisions as a family is a good way to show children that the family is one body with a purpose and a … by themselves. Solve family problems. Each member is encouraged to say what each person thinks and feels. Working …
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… Your Toddler: Nutritious Meals for Picky Eaters On this page: Overview Overview Toddlers are … first year, which often is reflected in how much they eat. Children this age may eat robustly one day and very little the next, but …
