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… Premature (Preterm) Infant On this page: Overview Health Tools Delivery of Your Preterm Infant … reach the same growth and development milestones as other children. During the first 2 years of life, your child may … child will catch up around age 2. When your child starts school, be alert for signs of learning problems. Problems …
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… Milestones for 8-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Overview Children usually progress in a natural, predictable sequence … usually are grouped into five major areas: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social …
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… Nail-Biting On this page: Overview Overview Nail-biting … People of all ages bite their nails. About half of all children between the ages of 10 and 18 bite their nails at … their nails more often when they are having problems at school or with friends. Talk with your child or his or her …
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… Milestones for 4-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Overview Children usually progress in a natural, predictable sequence … usually are grouped into five major categories: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social …
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… Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight On this page: How to know if your child is overweight Health Tools … of overweight" are terms sometimes used when referring to children who weigh more than expected. Doctors use growth … snacks for when your child is most hungry, such as after school or exercise. Offer nutritious food choices. Keep …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview Overview Children Doctors weigh children at routine checkups . They plot measurements on a growth chart to see how your child compares physically to …
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… Milestones for 3-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Overview Children usually progress in a natural, predictable sequence … usually are grouped into five major categories: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social …
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… regular checkups to see if the curve is getting worse. Children may wear a brace to keep the curve from getting … that can happen with back surgery, such as nerve damage, lung problems, or spinal cord damage. No more growth in … problems from surgery. Other problems include lost time at school or at work for recovery and the possible need to wear …
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… Talking to Your Adolescent or Teen About Problems On this page: Overview Overview Although … child to make new friends. Encourage your teen to join a school club, sports team, or church group to meet new … jobs. Grief: Helping Teens With Grief Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and …
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… Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview Positive … help teens gain confidence to make good choices. Even young children have opinions about substance use. So start early … with your teen about the effects of substances on emotions, schoolwork, and health. If you have a family history of …
