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… Bipolar Disorder in Children: School Issues On this page: Overview … can make school a challenge. Regular communication with your child and with teachers, coaches, and other staff is an … their body still. Get support for yourself. Living with or caring for someone who has bipolar disorder can be …
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… Crying, Age 3 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Your Symptoms Overview Crying lets others know when a young child is hungry, wet, tired, too warm, too cold, lonely, or …
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… Cystic Fibrosis: Helping Your Child Cough Up Mucus Actionset Overview Cystic fibrosis … and avoid complications from mucus buildup and blockage by performing an airway clearance technique (ACT). …
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… Healthy Eating: Helping Your Child Learn Healthy Eating Habits Actionset Overview … at or reach a healthy weight, and have lots of energy for school and play. In fact, healthy eating can help your whole … a meal to feel full. Replace sweet drinks with water. Encourage your child to drink water when he or she is thirsty. …
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… Child Abuse and Neglect On this page: Overview What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms Effects on a Child's Health … Neglect happens when a child does not get the shelter, schooling, clothing, medical care, or protection that the …
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… Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School On this page: Overview Overview Learning how to … what the shots and blood sugar meters are for. You can help your child by working with the doctor or diabetes educator …
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… Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth Actionset Overview Your teeth can last a lifetime if you practice basic dental … your gums. A plastic flossing tool makes flossing easier. Child-size flossing tools are available for parents to use …
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… Down Syndrome, Ages 1 to 5 On this page: If your child who has Down syndrome is between the ages of 1 … with physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Discuss preschool programs and other current or future school …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, … a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 … a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums On this page: Overview Overview When you have … managing blood sugar levels and taking good care of your teeth and gums are both important. When blood sugar …
