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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview … is a lifelong disease that currently has no cure. Your child needs to take insulin injections. This can be a scary …
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… Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop Actionset Overview Many infants and young children calm themselves by sucking their thumbs. While most children will stop on their own between ages 3 and 6, some …
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… Starting Antidepressants: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview If your child has a mental health condition like depression or … of some chemicals in the brain. This may help affect your child's moods. Here are some ways to care for your child who …
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… Helping Your Child Manage Their Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Because your child is still developing, they may need your help learning … These tips can help. Model the behaviour you want to see. Children often mimic their parents' actions. Rather than …
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… Many over the counter medicines are not safe for children under six years old. Diarrhea Diarrhea is often caused by an … - 37.5°C (97.8°F - 99.5°F) Mouth (not recommended for children younger than 2 years) 35.5°C - 37.5°C (95.9°F - …
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… Protecting Your Child From Online Strangers On this page: Getting Started Getting Started There are fun reasons for your child to be online. Learning new ideas, playing games, and … are some safety issues too. One possible threat to your child's safety is strangers, or predators, who seek out …
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… Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview You and your child need to know when your child's blood sugar level is …
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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview … Overview Here are some ways you can help comfort your child who has a respiratory illness (such as respiratory … virus (RSV) infection or a cold): Ask your doctor if your child can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help relieve …
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… Sensory and Motor Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months On this page: Overview … 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 …
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… Teaching Your Young Child About Consent On this page: Overview Overview Asking … without being pressured. How can you teach your young child about consent? Kids can start learning about consent at any age. For a younger child, that may mean learning about physical boundaries. The …
