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… Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: … to make good choices. Even young children have opinions about substance use. So start early to help your child learn … that substance use can lead to behaviours such as unsafe sex, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy. Remind …
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… Helping Your Child Recover After a Traumatic Event On this page: … may put someone's life in danger. Or it may cause serious injury. A car crash, a wildfire, the death of a loved one, … Have changes in their emotions, such as: Worrying a lot about the event happening again. Having temper tantrums or …
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… ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done Actionset Overview One of the hardest things about parenting a child with ADHD is getting your child to do what you ask. ADHD symptoms—trouble paying …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview … and adults who have Down syndrome vulnerable to abuse, injury, and other types of harm. You can help manage and … to develop friendships. For more information, see the topic Talking With Your Child About Sex . Psychological problems. …
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… Cleaning Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this … children A baby's foreskin does not pull back easily for about 6 months. Don't force it. Until you can pull the … washing, return the foreskin to its normal position. Teach your child how to pull back the foreskin and wash their …
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… Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting … you have diabetes. Try these tips to help prevent dryness, injury, and other skin problems. See your doctor or a … from cracking open and getting infected. Be more careful about time in the sun when you take medicines that can …
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… as gum, inhalers, lozenges, mouth sprays, or patches. Ask your doctor about quit-tobacco medicines that require a prescription, like bupropion or varenicline. Distract yourself. Stop what you're doing, and do something else: …
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… Keeping Change Going—Your New Normal On this page: Overview Overview Thinking about change, planning for change, and making your change … next time?" Every time you notice a craving or trigger, record it in a journal. This makes it easier to stay in …
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… Grief: When Major Loss Challenges Your Beliefs On this page: Overview … emotions can make you question everything you once believed about life, death, and suffering. Some people are able to … out what you truly believe. Talk with someone you trust. Talking can help you figure out what's bothering you. And it …
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… Preparing siblings to meet your new baby Last updated August 2, 2013 If you have other … the idea that families often have more than one child. Take your child to a playgroup. Make friends with parents who … the baby is born Read books or watch videos with your child about pregnancy and being a big brother or sister Give your …
