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… experts recommend that parents support and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need … Try dancing, skipping, jumping or running Play with other children when possible to help develop social skills such as … your child’s creativity, curiosity and self-expression. Children need playful chances to learn about and explore the …
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… (chronic) diseases of joints. These diseases occur in children (juvenile spondyloarthropathies) and adults. They … (RA) in adults and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children. What causes them? Experts don't know what causes … the hips, chest wall, and heels) may also be affected. In children, symptoms usually begin in the hips, knees, heels, …
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… spells? Breath-holding spells are brief periods when young children stop breathing for up to 1 minute. These spells … frustrated, in pain, or afraid. But the spell is a reflex. Children don't have breath-holding spells on purpose. There … the child's heart rate, usually in response to pain. Some children may have both types of spells at one time or …
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… vaccine . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … close face-to-face contact and through saliva. Babies and children can get sick by sharing soothers, bottles, or toys …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Most children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) will … as waking often or sleeping more or less than usual. Even children in severe pain may take short naps because they are … while walking), kicking, clinging, or not moving. Some children may deny that they are in pain because they are …
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… your child from heat burns in the following ways. Keep children away from kitchen appliances, irons, fireplaces, … faucets in sinks, showers, and bathtubs that children use. These fixtures have built-in thermostats to … to spill hot beverages when you carry or drink them around children. Keep your flammable garage items out of the reach …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves … high enough so that he or she can see others eating. Young children are more likely to try to eat independently when … breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and eating solid food. Most children overcome these types of problems, although they …
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… Making decisions as a family is a good way to show children that the family is one body with a purpose and a certain way of dealing with life's issues. It also helps children learn social skills and attitudes that they can use … member of the family solve a personal problem. This helps children see that other people can suggest options for …
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… mercury fish intake to no more than 150 g (5.3 oz) a month. Children 5 to 11 years of age should limit high mercury fish intake to no more than 125 g (4.4 oz) a month. Children 1 to 4 years of age should limit high mercury fish … women who are or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children need to limit canned albacore tuna intake to no …
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… to closely watch for warning signs of suicidal behaviour in children and adults younger than 25 who take … It is most important to watch for these behaviours in children. That's because children are less able to control their impulses. They may …
