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… Overview Overview By now your child has been seeing a dentist regularly for years. Continue with your usual schedule. If for some reason your child has not …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Helping your infant feel better Your infant (newborn to 12 months) is less likely to be …
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… Stress in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Related … Ways parents can help Reduce the amount of stress in your lives Acknowledge your child's feelings. When children seem sad or scared, for …
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… range from mild to severe. Stuttering that starts during a child's early language-learning years (ages 2 through 7 … words or phrases that aren't related. You may notice that your child stutters more when he or she is excited, anxious, … child talking or may check speech patterns in other ways. Your child may also need a physical examination and other …
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… Understanding How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Can Affect Children On this … for them. Give affection. Show that you care with both your actions and your words. Manage your reactions to stress. If you tend to …
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… HIV Treatment in Children On this page: Overview Overview … is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). But if your child has HIV, it doesn't mean that he or she has AIDS. … the test is positive. If HIV is not found (negative), your child may need a repeat test to be sure the results are …
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… Is it normal for a child to bite? Most children younger than age 3 bite someone … children should be seen by a doctor. What can you do about your child's biting? Not all biting can be prevented. What you can do to reduce biting depends on how old your child is and why he or she bites. For example: For …
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… You Have Low Back Pain On this page: Overview Overview When your back hurts all or most of the time, it can affect more … questions. Look for a support group that works for you. Ask yourself if you prefer structure and would like a group … the usual boundaries. Don't always complain or talk about yourself. Know when it's time to stop talking and listen or …
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… Tourette syndrome (TS) is a brain condition that starts in childhood. Children with TS make sounds or movements that … How is it diagnosed? A doctor can diagnose TS based on your child's medical history and symptoms. The doctor may … to know if tics are causing school or social problems for your child. There are no tests to diagnose TS. But in some …
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… this page: Overview Overview Your brain talks to your body You're lying in bed with some … close by that might cheer you up? A TV show? A book? Your child dancing? Whatever you're doing right now, stop and … getting exercise or watching what you eat, that you can do yourself. There are many ways to bring more laughter into …