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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 … may benefit from surgery if he or she is missing a lot of school because of repeated throat infections or has trouble … and follow all instructions on the label. If your child is age 8 or older, he or she can also gargle often with warm …
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… loved and secure. Building trust with your child can encourage them to share parts of their lives with you. Recognizing … is also helpful. In this section, learn more about what children need to learn and grow. Family relationships Family … Sibling Rivalry: Reducing Conflict and Jealousy Parenting Taking the time to listen to your child and …
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… October 24, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction What is vaping? Youth and vaping Laws and … products and other electronic cigarettes are not harmless. Children, youth and non-smokers should not use them, and … Vaping, Government of B.C. Vaping Fact Sheets, Vancouver School Board Laws and regulations on the use of vapour …
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… Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests On this page: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test Health Tools … Medical Test Medical tests can be scary for adults and for children. You can help your child feel safe and calm during … ask the doctor or nurse to explain what is going to happen. School-age children are interested in how things work, so …
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… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, … help prevent spreading it to others by: Staying home from school, daycare, work and other group settings for at least … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behaviour On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … with others? These could include problems at work or school, problems with strangers, and problems with friends … Lock ammunition in a separate place. Keep guns away from children. Getting help for anger problems If you are angry …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What do the results … is the number that ranks your child's BMI among the BMIs of children of the same gender and age. Taking several BMI … so that you can track your child's percentile for several years. Use this tool to find your child's BMI about once a …
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… How Reading Helps Language Development On this page: Overview … familiar with the sounds and rhythms of the language. Older children and teens Reading is an important activity that can … Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Speech and Language Development Current as of: …
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… ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention On this page: Overview Overview Impulsivity … without thinking about the consequences. For example, children and teens may be suspended or expelled from school for irresponsible behaviour. Impulsiveness may also …
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… out (lose consciousness) to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your … Child Safety: Preventing Falls Playground Safety Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities For … to Activity Strategy (PDF 112KB) CATT Online: Return to School Strategy (PDF 109KB) CATT Online: Return to Sport …
