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… Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Last updated … a creek or lake, get the water tested to make sure it's safe to drink. Untreated water can contain harmful bacteria … BC file Nitrate Contamination in Well Water. To protect your baby from contaminated water: Breastfeed exclusively …
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… Talking to Your Child About Appropriate Online Behavior On this page: … that young people face online. Having open talks about your child's digital life on a regular basis can help your child stay safer. Here are some tips for talking about online …
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… Starting Medicines for ADHD: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview Medicines for ADHD may … For example, if your child has trouble sleeping, try keeping the bedroom quiet, dark, and cool. Or if your child …
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… Coping When Your Child Is Near the End of Life On this page: Overview Making … (rather than yes-or-no questions) can help your child feel safe to talk. Follow your child's lead about how much he or …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … How do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always …
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… Staying Aware of What Your Child Is Doing Online On this page: Overview Overview The … you're not doing this to spy on them but to help them stay safe. Be alert for sites and apps with direct messaging and …
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… Helping Your Child Recover After a Traumatic Event On this page: Overview … Overview A traumatic event is a very upsetting event that your child sees or that happens to your child or someone … in your area. Offer comfort. What helps your child feel safe and loved? Maybe it's extra hugs. Or it could be …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC … formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods …
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… ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done Actionset Overview One of the hardest things about parenting a child with ADHD is getting your child to do what you ask. ADHD symptoms—trouble paying …
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… Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: … have opinions about substance use. So start early to help your child learn the skills needed to avoid substance use. … Explain that substance use can lead to behaviours such as unsafe sex, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy. …
