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… How ADHD Affects Your Child On this page: Overview … deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the specific ways your child is affected. Knowledge about the condition will help you feel more confident in being able to help your child reach his or her potential. The following …
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… Treating a Bad Taste in Your Mouth On this page: Overview … simple home treatment measures to improve the taste in your mouth. Gargle with water. Using toothpaste, brush your teeth, tongue, roof of your mouth, and gums at least …
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… Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore On this page: Overview Related … proud of wiping up their own spills. Be sure to engage with your child during activities. Praise the child's effort and … for their own convenience. Resist this temptation to limit your child's natural curiosity. For example, accept that …
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… Eye Problems: Changes in Your Pupils On this page: Overview … react differently to light or to be different sizes. Call your doctor for an evaluation if you have a change in the size or shape of your pupil after an injury to your eye. …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Modifying Your Home On this page: Overview … easily because of MS, it may help to make some changes in your home. Here are some things you can do. Change the … therapist can help you make these and other changes to your home, including helping you to find ways to make …
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… Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns On this page: Overview … you have, the more of a boost your resting metabolism gets. Diabetes. The risk for getting prediabetes and type 2 … adults take daily vitamin D supplements. Ask your doctor if taking a supplement with calcium and vitamin D is right for …
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… Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years On this page: Overview Overview Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years— All of a child's 20 … teeth begin to emerge, usually starting at about age 6. Your child probably had his or her first trip to the dentist …
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… Dental care and teething for toddlers Last updated August 13, 2013 … get their first tooth at around six months. By the time your toddler is 36 months, they should have 20 teeth - 10 on … tooth appears and no later than 12 months of age. Dental care for low-income families If you are on Premium …
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Care for toddlers' colds and coughs Last updated August 8, … and disappear within 14 days. But toddlers under three need careful attention; they can get very sick. When your toddler has a cough or cold, you might notice a runny …
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Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated … about your child’s development, talk to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes … independently Helps with simple household chores, such as taking laundry out of the dryer Has trouble sharing and says …