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… Bullying: How to Help Your Child Who Bullies On this page: Overview Overview It can be hard to accept that your child may be bullying other children. But once you …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently On this page: Overview Related … with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves with your help and encouragement. Eating independently is a …
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… Toilet Training: Knowing When Your Child Is Ready On this page: Overview Overview Your child must be both physically and emotionally ready for …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick On this page: Overview Overview Having a sick child can be very tiring. Taking care of yourself is an …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Dress Independently On this page: Overview Related … physical disabilities can learn to dress themselves. Teach your child how to dress himself or herself by taking extra …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Communicate On this page: Overview Related … as speech abilities develop. Simple measures can help your baby to develop speech and language skills: Look …
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… Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Body Image On this page: Overview Overview Children of all ages are exposed to ideas about thinness by … height, weight, body size, or body shape. Talk in terms of your child's health, personality, achievements in school, …
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Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 … life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … reduce the risk of falls or the baby becoming trapped Older children and pets should not be in the bed If the adults …
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… Cleaning Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview … washing, return the foreskin to its normal position. Teach your child how to pull back the foreskin and wash their …
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… Indoor Tanning: Is It Safe? On this page: Overview Overview … Indoor tanning, especially if used before age 35, increases your risk for all these skin cancers. And indoor tanning … eyes. Give you a rash, if you are sensitive to sunlight. Do children and teens have a special risk? Because of the risk …