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… Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens On this page: Health … behaviour. When you and the doctor are deciding which types of medicines to use, think about: The side effects of … with medicine can work well to manage bipolar disorder. Types of counselling include: Cognitive behavioural therapy …
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… Sick-Day Guidelines for People With Diabetes On this page: Overview Overview … to call. Keep eating and drinking. Try to eat your normal types and amounts of food. Drink extra fluids to prevent … doctor. Minor illnesses in people with diabetes (especially children with type 1 diabetes) can lead to very high blood …
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… Activities for school age children Last updated June 30, 2021 Trying lots of different … and sports – even playing more than one sport – helps children find out what they like and what they are good at. If children do well at a particular physical activity, they’re …
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… Early years, children and youth Last updated January 7, 2025 Overview … duration. Adults play an important role in encouraging children and youth to achieve a daily balance of physical … are recommended for the early years (0-4 years) and children and youth (5-17 years): Canadian 24-Hour Movement …
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… Grief: Helping Children Understand On this page: Getting Started Related … Getting Started Be honest about the loss. Not telling children about a major loss may cause them to develop unrealistic fears and concerns. Children may also feel insecure because they know the adults …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … Many of the items in our homes can be poisonous to children—household cleaners, medicines, cosmetics, garden … toxic substances or get them on his or her skin. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning because of their …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause What Increases … connect them. Most UTIs are bladder infections. UTIs in children must be treated right away. A UTI that is not … lead to a kidney infection. What causes it? Most UTIs in children are caused by germs (bacteria) that enter the …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children On this page: … Basics What is gastroesophageal reflux in babies and children? Gastroesophageal reflux happens when food and … the esophagus (esophagitis). Reflux is common in babies and children, and it's most often not a sign of a serious …
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… Back Pain in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Related … In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain. Children can have back pain after an injury or sports event. … pain, swelling, or tenderness in that part of the body. Children or their parents may not be able to remember when …
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… Grief: Helping Children With Grief Actionset Overview It's important for … any questions or concerns. To express their feelings, children need an adult who makes them feel safe and secure. … counsellors may also be able to help your child. The ways children express grief are often different from the way …
