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… Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development On this page: Overview Overview Before the … in the recommended amount of physical activity. Many children become less active as they enter middle and high school and as organized sport activities become more …
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… Expect When You Have an Extremely Premature Infant On this page: Topic … Learning disabilities are often not found until the early school years. Behavioural problems such as attention deficit … the child is older. Below are examples from studies of children who survived being born extremely early. …
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… Effective Parenting: Discipline On this page: Overview Overview Positive … you are in their inappropriate behaviour. Older children can be told that their behaviour has made you feel … up, you and your child can have story time. When your school-age child comes home from school on time, they can …
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… Cerebral Palsy On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … See your doctor or midwife regularly. For babies and young children Help prevent CP in your young child by lowering … people of other ages. Behavioural therapy may help some school-age children with CP learn ways to communicate with …
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… Your Teen's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity On this page: Overview Overview Sexual … or in an inclusive way. That might mean talking to the school about their policies, or stepping in when family … of other useful groups. Depression in Children and Teens Family Life Cycle Gender Identity Issues: …
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… Domestic Violence On this page: Overview Signs of Domestic Violence Who Is at Risk Domestic Violence and Your Health How It Affects Children Why Victims Stay How to Help Developing a Safety … to kill themself? Prevent you from working or going to school? Act like the abuse is no big deal or is your fault, …
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… Alcohol Effects on a Fetus On this page: What … gets more obvious by age 2 or 3 years. Growth problems. Children who were exposed to alcohol before they were born … learning problems, may not be noticed until the child is in school. Sometimes the doctor can find severe problems before …
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… Gender Identity Issues: Getting Support On this page: Overview Overview You may express … yourself depending on the situation you are in, such as at school or work, home alone, out with friends. When you are … about depression, see Depression or Depression in Children and Teens . One key to managing extra stress is to …
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… Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress Actionset Overview Childhood isn't all fun and games. Even young children can feel worried and stressed. Stress can come from outside, such as family, friends, and school. It can also come from children themselves. Just like …
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… Appreciating Your Child's Personality On this page: Overview Overview By the time a child starts school, your child's distinct temperament becomes more … way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Some children are shy, while others are outgoing. Some are …
