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… Learning to walk is the main athletic accomplishment for children between 12 and 24 months of age. Those first steps … muscle control advance as the brain grows and matures. Most children start walking by 13 months of age. The usual range … kicking, and throwing. Also during the second year, children gain more control and coordination over the many …
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… glands in your neck or other parts of the body. Small children sometimes drool before cold sores appear. After the … cold sores often. Help prevent the spread of cold sores in children. Encourage frequent handwashing. Don't let children share toys that other children put in their mouths. …
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… is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and recover without feeling sick. What … vomiting, and swollen glands in the neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should my child see a …
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… and inequities of life.” He believes parents can prepare children for challenges by teaching them to believe in their … before giving them your feedback. 2. By observing others Children learn from parents, teachers and others around … positive behaviour and ask kids what they’ve seen other children doing well. Practise healthy self-reflection and …
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… of water (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need constant supervision by a responsible adult. Keep small children within arm’s reach of a responsible person (at … cannot wear a PFD should always be held by an adult. Older children (12-17 years old) should use the “buddy system.” …
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… Diabetic Foot Problems Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes in Children Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for … Open/close information section Take Action Diabetes in Children: Counting Carbs Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Diabetes in …
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… disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases occur … fingernails or toenails have also been reported, mostly in children, within weeks of having hand, foot and mouth …
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… when to take your child to the emergency room, see: BC Children's Hospital: When to bring your child to the BC Children's Emergency Department First Nations Health … When to bring your child to the Emergency Department (BC Children's Hospital) – Additional examples to help families …
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… Asthma Diary Template Asthma During Pregnancy Asthma in Children Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is Asthma in Older … Volume and Forced Vital Capacity How Asthma Develops in Children Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma Inhaled …
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… Making a plan will help provide for your safety and your children's safety. Here are some tips to help you: Hide … with objects that can be used as weapons. Also, keep your children out of these unsafe rooms. Think of a code. Create … and hide it in the car. Leave right away if you or your children are in danger. Try to move into safe areas of your …
