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… Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight On this page: How to … your child who is overweight How you can help your child Helping your child with social and emotional concerns … of overweight" are terms sometimes used when referring to children who weigh more than expected. Doctors use growth …
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… Helping Kids Handle Peer Pressure On this page: Overview … for kids ranging in age from about 12 to 21. At this stage, children start looking to their peers—not their parents—to … want. You can play an important role in this process by helping your kids learn to make good choices when they're …
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… Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore On this page: Overview Overview Preschool children are driven to explore their world. This curiosity … Information Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength Thinking About Child …
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… Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens On this page: Health … take an active role in managing a health condition. Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well What Increases … controlled with medicines. Home treatment. This includes helping your child get regular exercise, eat healthy foods, …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children On this page: … Basics What is gastroesophageal reflux in babies and children? Gastroesophageal reflux happens when food and … the esophagus (esophagitis). Reflux is common in babies and children, and it's most often not a sign of a serious …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause What Increases … a UTI is oral antibiotics and home care. Home care includes helping your child drink extra fluids when you notice … a UTI is oral antibiotics and home care. Home care includes helping your child drink extra fluids as soon as you notice …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday objects. You … select and prepare food. Do not give round, firm foods to children younger than age 4 unless the food is chopped …
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… Family Therapy for Depression in Children On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes depression in children and teens may be triggered by or result in conflict … has not been proved effective for treating depression in children and teens. Family therapy may be helpful when added …
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… Dental Checkups for Children and Adults On this page: Overview Overview Infants and preschool children Experts recommend that your child's visits to a … disease, or a developmental problem should be seen by a children's (pediatric) dentist right away. If these dental …
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… Depression Screening in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … time with friends or family, and more. Teens and older children with depression may also have other conditions. … numbers in your phone. Depression in Children and Teens Current as of: October 20, 2022 …
