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… Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some children with dyslexia also have ADHD . But dyslexia and … that are heard are linked with dyslexia. Many times these children have problems remembering the sounds in words long … short list of instructions. Problems with mathematics. Some children with dyslexia have problems learning mathematical …
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… may be no better than taking a wait-and-see approach for children who have only a few throat infections a year. Your … occur less often as your child gets older. For some children, tonsillectomy can greatly improve quality of life. … remove the tonsils . It's a common surgery, especially in children, but it is not done nearly as often as it was in …
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… or a library. A violent relationship puts you and your children at risk for injury and even death. Getting a … order) is a step you can take to help keep you and your children safe. To get a protective order: Call your local … in a dating relationship The parents in common of minor children For a protective order to work effectively, you …
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… 1 to 2 days. Reactions, including fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, bottles …
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… 6 months of age, but it is different for each child. Some children begin teething at 3 to 4 months, while others do … she may refuse to eat and drink because of mouth soreness. Children sometimes drool more during this time. The drool … gets a first tooth after the first birthday. By age 3, most children have all 20 of their primary teeth. Primary teeth …
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… believe that foods with sugar and food additives make their children more hyperactive, these foods haven't been shown to … old. Parents and teachers may first notice symptoms in children who are in this age group. How is ADHD treated? … sitting still for even a short time (hyperactivity). Children with ADHD may squirm, fidget, or run around at the …
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… of bronchiolitis are the worst in the first 5 days. Most children get better in 1 to 2 weeks. How is it diagnosed? A … get extra oxygen. How can you prevent it? It is common for children to get respiratory problems (such as bronchiolitis … a cold. To prevent bronchiolitis: Avoid contact with other children who have bronchiolitis or upper respiratory …
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… used in other childhood vaccines, play a role in children developing autism. There have been a lot of false … parents should be aware of the risks of serious disease in children who are not vaccinated. In some areas, outbreaks of … of the disorder often become apparent about the time children start getting immunized. In response to this …
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… the new person the child is becoming. Physical development Children in this age group: Often have a growth spurt , … these years. Thinking and reasoning (cognitive development) Children in this age group: Typically think in concrete … be insensitive to others. Emotional and social development Children in this age group: Start to establish their own …
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… Bullied On this page: Overview Overview Children who are being bullied may be embarrassed and not … may become overactive and aggressive. Bully others. These children often respond to being bullied by feeling anxious … knowing how to handle these feelings, they target other children who they think will not fight back. Not speak or …
