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… Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: Overview Overview Non-steroidal … as needed, up to a maximum of 4 doses in a 24-hour period. Children: Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a … On the label, you'll find directions for your child's age or weight, the dose to give, and how often to give the …
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… Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have leg problems for the same reasons as … are often caused by being too active or by the rapid growth of bone and muscle that occurs in children. It may …
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… Bottle-Feeding On this page: Overview How to Bottle-Feed When to Feed Your Baby When … Baby Bottles and Nipples Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children Safe Water for Mixing Infant Formula Storing Breast … Information Breastfeeding Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and …
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… loved and secure.  Building trust with your child can encourage them to share parts of their lives with you. Recognizing … is also helpful. In this section, learn more about what children need to learn and grow. Family relationships Family … Corporal Punishment Effective Parenting: Discipline Growth and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem …
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… Pink Eye On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … by a virus, the person can usually return to daycare, school, or work when symptoms start to improve. This most … to. The baby is hard to wake up. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… development Last updated September 19, 2024 By the age of nine to 12 months, your baby has developed a distinct … social and emotional milestones you can expect. On this page: Social and emotional milestones Play and activity … for certain people, objects or places Be sensitive to other children and perhaps cry if they cry React to other people's …
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… a health story on the news, your child has come home from school with a note about immunizations, or your teenage daughter wants to go to another country on an exchange …
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… Social Anxiety Disorder On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … that you avoid being in public, such as missing work and school. What causes it? Doctors don't know what causes … 6 months or longer. Symptoms may differ in adults and children. Adults and teens with the disorder usually know …
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… physical activity Last updated November 30, 2014 Whenever children play actively, there’s always a chance of injury. … can enjoy physical activity safely. Injury prevention for children To keep children safe during physical activity and … objects Play against other children of similar size and age in competitive sports Not stay too long in a cold …
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… Caring for your preschooler Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview Preschoolers … how to talk and listen to your preschooler will encourage good self-esteem and build good family relationships. It … care: 3 years to 6 years Preventing tooth decay in young children Your child and the dentist Bedwetting and other …