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… Appreciating Your Child's Personality On this page: Overview Overview By the time a child starts school, your child's distinct temperament becomes more apparent. Every …
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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat Last … For more information on heat-related illness and keeping children safe during extreme heat, visit: HealthLinkBC File … illness HealthLinkBC File #35b Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat For more information on foods …
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… Object Stuck in a Child's Airway On this page: Overview … become stuck in the airway at any age but is most common in children younger than age 3. Although a child may not have any symptoms when something is stuck in …
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… Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore On this page: Overview Overview Preschool children are driven to explore their world. This curiosity … are often tempted to put limits on exploration, both for safety reasons and for their own convenience. Resist this …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Related … lives. They are the best way to help protect you or your child from getting certain diseases that can be spread to … Information Body Temperature Choosing Child Care Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 …
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Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related … caffeinated drinks to reduce the risk of dehydration Car Safety Never leave your infant or child alone in the car, …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care … they can learn to take some responsibility for their safety. When your child is ready, teach them: How to avoid …
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Child Abuse: Emotional Abuse by Parents On this page: … emotionally abusive parent or caregiver does not support a child's healthy development and well-being. Instead, it creates an environment of fear, hostility, or anxiety. A child is sensitive to the feeling, opinions, and actions of …
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… Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight On this page: How to know if your child is overweight Health Tools Weight management goals for your child who is overweight How you can help your child Helping …
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… Advance Care Planning for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview It … be scary and confusing to think about the future when your child is very sick. Even as you try to cope with these … you may need to make important decisions about your child's care. Advance care planning may help you feel more …