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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … your baby helps you build a strong attachment that will give your child a safe place from which to explore the world … your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and …
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… to touch someone or be physically close to them. Someone gives consent when they know exactly what they are being asked to do, and they agree clearly, without being pressured. How can you teach your young … Teach your child that their body belongs to them. Nobody should touch them without their permission. Model asking for …
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… for a child. If your child is very young, you will need to give these injections. When your child is older, he or she … the entire family gets involved, eats healthy foods, and learns about counting carbohydrate. Although the lure of … child that eating equals a need for insulin, and he or she should always tell an adult when eating something that's not …
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… Family rules and the consequences of breaking those rules should be well defined and understood. Be ready to reassess … will continually outgrow some limits. You might ask your 6-year-old child not to leave the yard when playing outside. By … are older. Discuss limits as a family. It may be helpful to give the children a voice in the process. This can help your …
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… insulin, it helps you know how much short-acting insulin to give. You can use a home blood sugar meter to check your … Your child's doctor will tell you how often and when you should test your child's blood sugar. Be sure to keep a … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Actionset Overview You …
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… Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength On this page: What Is Inner Strength? Health Tools What Gives a Child Inner Strength? How Can You Help Children … child practices, such as planning for what to do next and learning to accept change. Inner strength can help a child …
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… Starting Antidepressants: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview If … for serious side effects. These don't happen often, but you should be aware of them. Watch for: Chest pain or the heart beating fast or irregularly (palpitations). Allergic …
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… Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 … time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical … of HPV infection? Most people who have an HPV infection clear it within 2 years. When it does not clear, cells …
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… Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … and other symptoms. Back surgery has some risks, including infection, nerve damage, and the chance that the surgery … pain, especially leg pain. Physiotherapy. It helps you learn stretching and strength exercises that may reduce pain …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Decision Point … problems. Artificial shoulder joints usually last 10 to 20 years. You may need to decide whether to have surgery again … Shoulder replacement surgery has some risks. They include: Infection and problems with wound healing. Injury to the …
