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… Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Body Image On this page: Overview Overview Children of all ages are exposed to ideas about thinness by parents, peers, and other sources. Starting in grade school, children may become more aware of body image as they …
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… Klinefelter Syndrome On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … or swimming. Work with your son's teachers, principal, and school administrators. Contact his teachers on a regular … able to do things on his own. Genetics Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People On this page: Facts About Alcohol and Drug Use in … use problem. Parents can play a key part in teaching their children about alcohol and drug use by talking honestly and … that alcohol and drugs can have on their children's health, schoolwork, and relationships. Facts About Alcohol and Drug …
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… Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests On this page: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test Health Tools … Medical Test Medical tests can be scary for adults and for children. You can help your child feel safe and calm during … ask the doctor or nurse to explain what is going to happen. School-age children are interested in how things work, so …
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… Egocentric and Magical Thinking On this page: Overview Overview What is egocentric thinking in young children? Egocentric thinking is the normal tendency for a … to understand different points of view. For example, a preschool child might sympathize with their parent and try to …
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… Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask On this page: Common Questions Vaccine Safety … side effects. Often are needed before a child can attend school or daycare. Prevent days out of work or school due to … does not last long. Haven't we gotten rid of most diseases children are immunized for? Vaccinations in Canada have led …
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… take medicine. Use counselling or home treatment to help manage your child's symptoms. Key points to remember If your … long-term effects of medicines used to treat depression in children and teens are not fully known. But experts believe … he or she is more likely to: footnote 2 Do poorly in school or at work. Have relationship problems with friends …
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… Ear Infections On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … are trapped there. Ear infections happen mostly to young children. They're the most common kind of ear infection in … the surgery. Your child will probably be able to go back to school or child care the next day. Adenoid and tonsil …
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… Helping Kids Handle Peer Pressure On this page: Overview Overview The urge to … for kids ranging in age from about 12 to 21. At this stage, children start looking to their peers—not their parents—to … from what clothes to wear to how serious to be about school. The one thing that seems to make all adolescents …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: How can you … if you drink during pregnancy. Lead to problems at work, school, or home. Increase the risk of car crashes and … schoolwork. Parents can play a key part in teaching their children how to drink safely and responsibly. Talk about the …
