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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink … speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 or take the child to the …
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… Cleaning Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview … the area needs to be cleaned every day. Infants and young children A baby's foreskin does not pull back easily for … return the foreskin to its normal position. Teach your child how to pull back the foreskin and wash their penis. A …
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… Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? Decision Point You … can talk to your doctor about them. Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? 1 Get the Facts 2 … as violence, abuse, or neglect can cause depression. The safety and long-term effects of medicines used to treat …
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… ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School Actionset Overview Children with ADHD may have difficulty in school. That's … the way of learning. Success in school is important to help children build healthy self-esteem and confidence. With …
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… Cystic Fibrosis: Helping Your Child Cough Up Mucus Actionset Overview Cystic fibrosis … the lungs and cause serious problems. You can help your child maintain lung function and avoid complications from … airway clearance techniques that help clear mucus from your child's lungs. To help keep the lungs clear, it is important …
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… Helping Your School-Age Child Learn About the Body On this page: Overview Related … As a parent, you are the ideal teacher to help your child learn about sex. Open communication about sexuality helps your child understand his or her feelings and encourages a …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview Overview Your child may have developmental delays as well as other problems that can make children, teens, and adults who have Down syndrome …
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… Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High On this … have nightmares and unreasonable fears. You can help your child deal with this adjustment and anticipate other … starts to help relieve some anxiety. Learn how to help your child with bullying . Bullying is a common experience for …
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… Help Your School-Age Child Develop Social Skills On this page: Overview Overview Most school-age children enjoy new friendships. Making friends and being accepted are important. School is a place where children are put in difficult social situations. At times, …
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… Healthy Eating: Helping Your Child Learn Healthy Eating Habits Actionset Overview Childhood is the best time to learn the healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Healthy eating can help your child feel good, stay at or reach a healthy weight, and have …
