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… What to Do About Missed or Skipped Birth Control Pills On this page: Overview Overview Follow your health professional's instructions on what to do if you … forgot them. Then read the pill label or call your doctor about instructions on how to take your missed pills. …
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… Smart Decisions: Know Your Options On this page: Decisions About Medical Tests Decisions About Medicines Decisions … Do you want to have the surgery at this time? Do you want a second opinion ? Second opinions are helpful if you have any …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: … than 2 years: It's best to not turn on the TV, movies, or video games for them at all. Instead, talk to, play with, or … Plan to watch with your child so the two of you can talk about what you see. For children 5 to 17 years: Limit screen …
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… Encouraging Language Development in Your Preschooler On this page: Overview … other children Children who often play with others who are about the same age usually gain expressive language skills … screen time Limit screen time to 1 hour a day or less. TV, videos, and video games don't seem to encourage or support …
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… How to Teach Your Child by Example On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Teaching your child by example isn't about being a perfect parent. True, it's about showing, or … How could you do the same things? Think of a movie, TV, or video game character that you would not want to be around in …
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… Understanding your toddler's temperament Last updated January 30, 2018 … toddler tends to be easily frightened, talk to your child about fears Think of ways to overcome fears, such as … to your toddler's temperament can affect how he feels about himself as he grows. Resources & links: Emotional and …
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… Keeping your child safe Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … your child from getting injured or falling ill: Thinking about child safety Protecting your child from infections … children shares a responsibility to keep them safe. Learn about identifying abuse and protecting your child: Child …
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… Childproofing your home for a toddler Last updated August 13, 2013 Childproofing your home will create a safer environment, but nothing can replace adult supervision. Here's some advice on making your home as safe as possible for your growing toddler. Try …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Related … If your child attends daycare, closely review the policies about sick children and hygiene issues. If your child … should be, contact your doctor. Keep your child away from second-hand smoke . Smoke irritates the mucous membranes in …
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… Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids Actionset Overview With heart failure, having … can help balance your body's sodium level. Common questions about limiting fluids When you have heart failure, you may have some questions about limiting fluids. Here are answers to some of the more …
