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… Bullying: How to Help Your Child Who Bullies On this page: Overview Overview It can be hard to accept that your child may be bullying other children. But once you recognize the problem, you can help solve it by helping your child learn how their actions affect others. Being …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently On this page: Overview Related … with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves with your help and encouragement. Eating independently is a … motor skills), and hand-eye coordination. Before teaching your child self-feeding skills, look for signs of readiness, …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 … A regular routine of meals and snacks is important for your child’s growth and development. Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks at about the same …
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… Toilet Training: Knowing When Your Child Is Ready On this page: Overview Overview Your child must be both physically and emotionally ready for … long and frustrating process if you try to start it before your child is ready. Before children can use the toilet, …
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… * To figure out 80% of personal best peak flow, multiply your personal best by 0.80. To figure out 50% of personal best peak flow, multiply your personal best by 0.50. If your peak flow is lower than normal, check your asthma …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick On this page: Overview Related … Having a sick child can be very tiring. Taking care of yourself is an important part of helping your child recover. …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Dress Independently On this page: Overview … physical disabilities can learn to dress themselves. Teach your child how to dress himself or herself by taking extra … and practice. Explain what you are doing when you dress your child. Let your child help you and allow extra time for …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Communicate On this page: Overview … as speech abilities develop. Simple measures can help your baby to develop speech and language skills: Look directly at your baby when you talk to him or her. Soon your baby will …
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… Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Body Image On this page: Overview … height, weight, body size, or body shape. Talk in terms of your child's health, personality, achievements in school, activity level, and other healthy lifestyle choices. Avoid making comments that link being …
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… Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: … have opinions about substance use. So start early to help your child learn the skills needed to avoid substance use. Be a good role model. As a parent, your attitude toward tobacco, alcohol, and drugs is one of …