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… is a genetic condition. It affects a baby's development. Children who have it may share similar features and health issues. They may learn to talk later than other children and have some intellectual disability. But every … the extra chromosome to happen. What are the symptoms? Children with Down syndrome may share similar features, such …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children's language development is likely to progress faster … when they are often given the chance to interact with both children and adults. Talking with other children Children who often play with others who are about …
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… Tourette syndrome (TS) is a brain condition that starts in childhood. Children with TS make sounds or movements that they can't … control. These are called tics. Tics usually start in early childhood. They may be at their worst by age 12. Tics tend …
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… than normal. Diarrhea has many causes. Changes in diet A child may get diarrhea from a diet change. A baby's or child's digestive tract may not tolerate large amounts of … be caused by an increase in the amount of juice or fruit a child drinks or eats. This type of diarrhea usually isn't …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Most babies and older children have several mild infections of the respiratory … system includes the nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat. A child with an upper respiratory infection may feel … nose. It may lead to blocked nasal passages that cause the child to breathe through the mouth. Feeling cranky or …
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… Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active On this page: Like all children, those with disabilities need to be as active as possible. But children with disabilities are less likely to be physically …
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… Kids Last updated March 31, 2015 Resilience helps your child develop the ability to bounce back from difficult … can structure conversations to support resilience in your child. These are some conversations that build kids' … what they learned. Example: Parent: How was school today? Child: Okay, I guess. We're doing track in gym class. …
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… Eczema and food allergy in babies and young children Last updated July 31, 2011 Download PDF Document … most common type of eczema, especially in babies and young children. In Canada, about 10 percent of infants and children have the atopic dermatitis form of eczema. It is …
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… develop physically and sexually so that they can have children. It is the time when male and female sex … starts varies widely among individuals. Helping your child or teen handle puberty issues Having an adolescent … during puberty. Here are some ways you can help your child. Talk to your child before physical changes start to …
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… tell how serious the problem is until you also look at your child's other symptoms. Productive coughs A productive cough … be a sign that a lung disease is getting worse or that your child has an infection. Stomach acid backing up into the … gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . It may awaken your child from sleep. Nasal discharge ( post-nasal drip ) …
