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… your new baby Last updated August 2, 2013 If you have other children at home, make sure they're ready to welcome their new brother or sister.   Every child is a unique individual and siblings will have … the beginning while others may feel angry or jealous. Many children will revert to acting like babies themselves for a …
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… Strong family and social relationships can make your child feel loved and secure.  Building trust with your child can encourage them to share parts of their lives with … is also helpful. In this section, learn more about what children need to learn and grow. Family relationships Family …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause What Increases … get into the urinary tract and cause an infection. Your child's urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your child's body. It includes the bladder and the kidneys and …
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… a baby or throws a baby against an object. It is a form of child abuse. It may happen to children of all ages, but it's most common in babies younger … than 1 year old. It is never okay to shake or throw a child. It may not leave any obvious sign of injury, but it …
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… Overview Your doctor may ask you to keep a record of your child's temper tantrums before you bring your child in for a physical examination. It's a good idea to include the following information. How often does your child have tantrums? What usually leads up to your child
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… Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years— All of a child's 20 primary (baby) teeth usually break through the … begin to emerge, usually starting at about age 6. Your child probably had his or her first trip to the dentist … have regular appointments set up. If for some reason your child has not yet seen a dentist, make an appointment for an …
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… Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School On this page: Overview … manage their diabetes at school can be a big challenge for children. It may also bring changes to their school day as … the shots and blood sugar meters are for. You can help your child by working with the doctor or diabetes educator to …
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… Information Overview Time-out means that you remove your child from a stressful situation for a short period of time. It works best when your child is old enough to understand. This usually begins … Time-out is not a punishment. It is an opportunity for the child to calm down or regain control of their behaviour. It …
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… Barking Coughs in Children On this page: Overview Overview If your child has a barking cough: Hold your child in a calming manner. Keep your child quiet, if …
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… measures if your baby is hospitalized. Stay with your child, or visit often. Hold or touch your child. This will help your child get well, and it will make you feel better. It will …