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… Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body Actionset Overview Take a deep breath. … to relax. Here you will learn about different ways to relax your mind and body. Being relaxed can help ease stress. It … to calm the mind, the body, or both. Relaxing can quiet your mind and make you feel peaceful and calm. Your body …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview … natural. Crying doesn't mean there's something wrong with your baby, or with you as a parent. A baby who's healthy but … leave your baby in the care of someone who has problems controlling their anger Call a family member, a friend, …
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Your Teen's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity On this … or celibacy). Gender identity Gender identity is your inner sense of being male, female, both, neither, or … is called gender affirmation. There are many ways to affirm your gender. There are medical and non-medical options. …
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Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as … doing or how they might be feeling. For example, say, “I am changing your diaper and you feel upset because you want to …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? On this page: What does this tool help you … What does this tool help you learn? This tool calculates your child's body mass index (BMI), which provides a way to … the effect of weight on health. This tool also gives you your child's percentile on a growth chart. The percentile is …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums On this page: Overview Related … managing blood sugar levels and taking good care of your teeth and gums are both important. When blood sugar … The mouth needs saliva to neutralize the acids in your mouth. These acids can lead to gum disease and tooth …
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… Healthy Eating: Recognizing Your Hunger Signals Actionset Overview One reason that many … recognize those signals. How can you get back in touch with your hunger signals? Figure out where you are now First, … ate and where you were afterwards. When you look back at your food journal, you may see some eating patterns. For …
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… Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date On this page: Overview Overview There are several ways for your doctor or midwife to figure out how long you have been … pregnant. They help you predict when you are likely to have your baby. This is called your due date. The due date is …
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… Helping Your Child Manage Their Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Because your child is still developing, they may need your help learning how to manage their emotions. These tips …
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… What to Do if Your Cardiac Device Is Recalled On this page: Overview … (ICD), a pacemaker, or the leads that connect them—helps your heart beat steadily. If a cardiac device were to fail, it might not provide a shock when needed or keep your heart beating at a steady rhythm. But it's rare for …