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… Staying Aware of What Your Child Is Doing Online On this page: Overview Overview … content on their device. Be sure you are notified about any in-app purchases your child makes. If your child … safe. Be alert for sites and apps with direct messaging and video chat. This is often how adults who prey on children …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview … the Period of PURPLE Crying® . This stage usually starts at about two weeks, gets worse through the second month of life, and stops at about four or five months of age. It's normal for babies to …
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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 … are using drugs. Offer another idea. "I'd rather play video games" or "Let's listen to some music." By doing this, …
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… Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Actionset Overview … sleep problems can cause stress for parents, who may worry about their children. Parents also may be awake much of the … bedtime. It's best to remove the TV, computer, phone, and video games from your teen's room. Encourage your teen to …
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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 … stickers as visual reminders. Have family meetings. Talk about important events that are coming up. Discuss goals for …
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… as gum, inhalers, lozenges, mouth sprays, or patches. Ask your doctor about quit-tobacco medicines that require a prescription, … urge is still there. Call a friend to get support. Think about your tobacco use and your goals. Remind yourself how …
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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 … in control and plan ways to cope next time. Think again about the things you're trying, and see if you need to …
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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 … can be helpful to take some time to think, talk, and write about your feelings. Here are some things you can try when a …
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… Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Body Image On this page: Overview … Overview Children of all ages are exposed to ideas about thinness by parents, peers, and other sources. … to others. Adolescents often become extremely concerned about their bodies and their weight. This is understandable …
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… Diabetes: Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes On this page: Overview Related … weight. I actually feel better than I did before I learned about my kidney disease." "I am very sick. The diabetes, the … I've lost feeling in my feet. My doctor and I have talked about making sure I'm comfortable in my final months and …
