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… On this page: Overview Overview Teens' biological clocks change during puberty. Adolescents … at night and to sleep later in the morning than younger children do. This pattern can cause problems, because school … at night and to sleep later in the morning than younger children do. This pattern can cause problems, because school …
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… is a genetic condition. It affects a baby's development. Children who have it may share similar features and health issues. They may learn to talk later than other children and have some intellectual disability. But every … with Down syndrome need speech therapy and physiotherapy. Teens and adults with Down syndrome may need occupational …
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… Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they … Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Substance Use Disorder: … healthy relationships. Dating abuse is common among preteens and teens. Help your child learn more mature ways of …
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… providers. These providers care for only your child or children. The provider may be a family member or friend, a … These providers care for your child and other people's children. Your child may attend a small or large home … age, skill level, and natural outlook. Ask what ages of children go to the care. Think about whether your child …
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… believe that foods with sugar and food additives make their children more hyperactive, these foods haven't been shown to … old. Parents and teachers may first notice symptoms in children who are in this age group. How is ADHD treated? … ADHD may squirm, fidget, or run around at the wrong times. Teens and adults often feel restless and fidgety. They …
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… page: Overview Overview All children have sexual feelings. These feelings are a normal … the media can have an impact on him or her. Be aware that children have easy access to many websites with sexual or … more than half have had sexual intercourse. footnote 1 Teens face a lot of peer pressure to have sex. So if your …
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… of the first phase of two-stage orthodontic treatment of children with malocclusion (poor bite). Growth modification … when bones are still growing. It is most effective during children's growth spurts. Orthodontists use growth … high school. Children are often more co-operative than teens when it comes to wearing their appliances for a …
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… delays as well as other problems that can make children, teens, and adults who have Down syndrome vulnerable to … when your child starts puberty . Sexual or physical abuse. Children with Down syndrome usually enter puberty and …
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… you are your child's role model. Your habits affect your children's habits. If your habits are unhealthy—smoking, … exercise, looking forward to tomorrow, for example—your children are more likely to build those habits in their own … links Get the facts: Physical Activity for Children and Teens Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active Take …
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… in Care On this page: Overview Overview Children with type 1 diabetes can and should take part in their treatment. As children get older and more experienced with the disease, … insulin shots as long as this happens with supervision. Teens should be able to handle their own care with …
