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… age. Remember that too many details might scare younger children. You know your child best, so allow enough time … before the hospital stay to explain what will happen. Some children react better when going to the hospital is … a health problem. There are many books—for parents and for children of various age levels—that help explain hospital …
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… reasons you may choose to adopt. Families may already have children and want to grow their family. Some people may … adoption has the potential to provide loving homes for children. Adoption can establish meaningful relationships … and legal considerations. You may wonder about the children who are available for adoption. The resources below …
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… Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Children between ages 6 and 10 years make major gains in … same times for both sexes. Team sports are a good way for children to build both motor skills and friendships. Most children's basic motor skills, such as kicking, catching, …
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… of the first phase of two-stage orthodontic treatment of children with malocclusion (poor bite). Growth modification … when bones are still growing. It is most effective during children's growth spurts. Orthodontists use growth … how much growth is needed to correct the malocclusion. Many children who start growth modification in second or third …
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… causes stomach upset and diarrhea. Babies and very young children who have rotavirus infections need to be watched … Rotavirus infections often spread in settings where many children are together, such as daycare centres. Keep your … child. The rotavirus germs can then spread to other children from the caregiver's or child's unwashed hands. It …
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… have a positive effect on what seem to be symptoms of ADHD. Children without ADHD respond to psychostimulants similarly to children with ADHD. A trial of medicine is not used to … ADHD is estimated to affect about 3% to 10% of children. footnote 1 There is little evidence to support …
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… Keep your family safe by following these safety tips. Teach children that only grown-ups use fire. Keep lighters and matches out of children's reach. Use at least one smoke alarm on every … lit candles. Always monitor their use. Keep them out of children's rooms. Use flashlights rather than candles if …
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… for bedwetting. footnote 1 They work best for older children who can hear the alarm and wake themselves. If … be used with other treatments. The alarms aren't meant for children who wet the bed only once or twice a week. footnote … may need to help the child with all of the above steps. Children younger than 10 may not hear the alarm, but the …
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… do his or her normal activities. It may affect up to 30% of children ages 4 to 12. Symptoms of RAP are different for … weight. A physical cause is found in less than 10% of children diagnosed with RAP. The physical examination and … spicy foods or dairy foods, may trigger an episode in some children. Your child should not eat any foods that cause …
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… typical toddler of this age also: Enjoys playing near other children (parallel play). However, your toddler is probably not yet able to play with other children (co-operative play) Has trouble sharing. Says "no" … Provide your toddler with opportunities to play with other children, but keep it on a one-to-one basis. You can also …
