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… and development Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview As children enter adolescence, they go through big changes. … is an exciting time, full of many varied and rapid changes. Children start to become more independent and create a … changes throughout the body. Adolescent sensory and motor development Physical development, ages 11 to 14 years …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday objects. You … Thumbtacks and screws. Paper clips, pen tops, and safety pins. Clothing price tags. Small holiday decorations. …
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… Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are made with ingredients that …
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… Milestones for 4-year-olds Milestones for 5-year-olds Your child’s feelings (HealthLinkBC File #92c) Screen time The … Society provides advice on screen time and preschool children . Limiting screen time for young children supports … helps children learn to use their imagination and develop motor and social skills. Learn ways you can set up …
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… Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children Actionset Overview Even people who are very … keep up their healthy habits can lose them after they have children. Young children can demand so much of your time … or older) with you on bike rides. Look carefully into the safety features of bike trailers before you buy. Babies …
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… even seem less active than normal. What are the symptoms? Children may have more obvious symptoms of hyperactivity than teens and adults. Children whose main symptom is hyperactivity seem to be "on the go" much of the time or act as if "driven by a motor." Behaviour may range from subtle to extreme. For …
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… diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight Additional resources … you eat. Learn more about Diabetes and hypoglycemia . Food safety The risk of getting food-borne illness increases with … weights: Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain Additional resources …
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… you're a bad parent or threaten to take away or hurt your children? Prevent you from working or going to school? Act … is available to help Has your partner abused you or your children ? Yes Abusive partner No Abusive partner Are you … partner may hurt you or your children? Yes Concerned about safety of self or children because of partner No Concerned …
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… called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from wildfires can affect the … planning if you have specific health conditions, see: BC Children’s Hospital: Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (PDF, … the risk of certain infections, such as COVID-19, for children, infants, older adults, those who are pregnant, and …
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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a … right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, seniors and people with a … or public health unit to get more information on health and safety. Ask questions such as: Are hand washing facilities …
