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… Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years On this page: Overview … Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they … Teens who are sexually active need to be educated about birth control and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and …
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… Emotional and Social Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview The home remains a child's most important sphere of influence during the early …
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… Physical Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years On this page: Overview Overview … puberty usually includes: Bone growth. This increases your child's height. An increase in skull bone thickness. The …
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… Language Development From Age 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Most children have a large vocabulary—about 13,000 words—at age …
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… Physical Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years On this page: Overview Overview In … of pubic hair and breasts, have also occurred. Breast development is usually complete about 4 years after breast …
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… Sensory and Motor Development Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Children between ages 6 and 10 years make major gains in …
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… Cognitive Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years On this page: Overview Overview By … the end result. The teenage brain has not reached full development, and their choices can be different than what is …
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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview Overview All children need early and regular dental care. During routine …
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… Emotional and Social Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years On this page: Overview Overview … The years 11 through 14 are the start of a change from childhood to adulthood. Independence, individuality, …
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… Speech and Language Development: Helping Your 1- to 2-Year-Old On this page: … 2-year-old learn words and say simple sentences: Tell your child what you are doing. Say, "I am changing your diaper" … Sing simple songs with your child, such as "Happy Birthday." Encourage your child to talk with others, …
