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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Related … save lives. They are the best way to help protect you or your child from getting certain diseases that can be spread … have children over age 2 wear a mask. Body Temperature Choosing Child Care Health and Safety, Ages …
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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a … risk of blood clots. Warfarin slows the time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it can cause bleeding … health products. Don't smoke. Smoking affects how the body uses medicine, and it increases the blood's clotting …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that … or treated until too late, it can spread throughout the body and may be fatal. Skin cancer often appears on the …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can help you manage your diabetes, … depending on the thickness of the skin and where on the body you are getting the blood. Don't reuse lancets. Lancets …
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… Activities to encourage your toddler to play Last updated August 14, 2013 Play may … like the most natural thing in the world for toddlers, but your participation and encouragement are important - it's best when your child has options to choose from. Let play be directed …
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… Examining Your Beliefs to Manage Stress On this page: Overview Overview Your world view Your world view is your basic beliefs about human nature, …
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… Advance Care Planning for Your Child On this page: Overview … can be scary and confusing to think about the future when your child is very sick. Even as you try to cope with these … feelings, you may need to make important decisions about your child's care. Advance care planning may help you feel …
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… How to Teach Your Child by Example On this page: Overview Overview Teaching your child by example isn't about being a perfect parent. … choices and good behaviour. But it's also about showing your child how to handle mistakes and recover from bad …
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… Promoting positive behaviour in your toddler Last updated January 30, 2018 Positive … is not about punishment, rather, it is about helping your child understand how to fit into the world in a … how to promote positive behaviour. On this page: Talk with your toddler Provide a safe and stimulating environment Keep …
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… Healthy Eating: Staying With Your Plan Actionset Overview Eating one healthy meal isn't … meals in a single day. The hard part is making changes in your daily life so that you start eating healthy every … healthy every day. If you're having problems staying with your plan, don't worry. You're not alone. You'll be glad to …