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… Provide regular chances for your toddler to play beside children the same age Don't force your toddler to play with other children Play with your toddler and teach sharing Use "yes" … or not Want to do things independently Fight with other children while learning to share Show jealousy when …
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… How do I know my child is ready for toilet learning? Most children show interest in learning to use the toilet between … everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may want to consider a more … independent. However, it is important to keep in mind that children develop and learn new skills at different rates and …
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… Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they … in managing a health condition. Preventing Choking in Small Children Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well What to Expect Your child's …
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… risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through …
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… Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy … to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The maximum safe amount for children and youth is much lower and depends on their body … are the main source of sugar in the average Canadian diet. Children and youth have the highest daily intake of these …
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… Getting Started Here are some tips for children's dental care. Use a soft cloth to clean your … amount of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Teach your child not to swallow … can learn how to brush his or her own teeth at about age 3. Children should be brushing their own teeth morning and …
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… can be severe for several days. But with treatment, most children return to normal activities. Kawasaki disease can … arteries, which carry blood to the heart muscle. Most children who are treated recover from the disease without … a few months after treatment. The disease is most common in children younger than age 5. It does not spread from child …
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… down from parent to child (inherited). If one of your children has VUR, you may want to ask your doctor if your other children need to be checked. How is vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) treated? Many children do not need treatment for vesicoureteral reflux …
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… tips can help. Conflicts can happen between parents and children, it’s normal and expected. Resorting the … matters: Attitudes and actions are both taught and caught. Children learn by observing the behaviour of others and … communication Why it matters: Open communication in which children feel accepted and valued is imperative. The goal is …
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… specific health needs. Warning Use of this medication by children younger than 3 years has caused serious (sometimes … this medication to treat teething pain in infants and young children unless directed by the doctor. Talk with the doctor … teething pain. Keep this product in a safe place away from children. Uses See also Warning section. Viscous lidocaine …
