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… help you see how your child is doing compared with other children the same age. The milestones tell you what you … or child development programs. Or ask your child's doctor. Children usually move in a natural and predictable way from … child grows and gains skills at his or her own pace. Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language, but …
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… a lot when you're trying to make a healthy change. Focus on small goals. This will help you reach larger goals over time. With smaller goals, you'll have success more often, which will … large goal may be to lose 10 kilograms (20 pounds). Your small goal could be to lose 2.5 kg (5 lbs). Write down your …
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… permission. Model asking for consent. You can do this in small but meaningful ways every day. For example, you can … a way to be caring and kind. Understanding consent can help children have a better sense of physical boundaries. It can … permission. Model asking for consent. You can do this in small but meaningful ways every day. For example, you can …
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… had a kidney stone have a chance of having another one, so prevention measures are important. A kidney stone (renal … the urine and form kidney stones. A kidney stone can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. … choice. Your doctor will talk with you about treatment and prevention measures. About 80% of kidney stones are made of …
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… be exposed to a sexually transmitted infection. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner about STIs and how you would …
Medications
… is an anti-viral drug used to treat infants and young children who have a severe lung infection caused by a … to 7 days or as directed by the doctor. A special machine (small-particle aerosol generator) is used to make a mist, … to 7 days or as directed by the doctor. A special machine (small-particle aerosol generator) is used to make a mist, …
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… as needed, up to a maximum of 4 doses in a 24-hour period. Children: Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a … the dose to give, and how often to give the dose. For children younger than 6 months of age, follow what your … medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children do. And some liquid forms are stronger (more …
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… is the number that ranks your child's BMI among the BMIs of children of the same gender and age. Taking several BMI … percentile), you may be concerned that your child is too small. This may be normal for your child. But if you're … your child is growing as expected. Often parents of very small children push their children to eat more because …
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… infectious viruses present. However, there is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… alongside the endoscope. This allows the doctor to remove small amounts of bone or other material blocking the sinus … is used to burn away tissue blocking the sinus opening. A small rotating burr that scrapes away tissue may also be … blocked air passages and sinus infections) occur in a small number of people who have the surgery. Major …
