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… program, available to first-time parents in B.C. On this page: Program overview Program eligiblity Program cost … during pregnancy and after the child is born up to two years of age. People enrolled in the program are visited by … social/financial, or housing challenges such as lone parenting, less than grade 12, low income, homeless Please …
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… What's Typical and What Are Signs of a Problem? On this page: Overview Overview Teen behaviours can be confusing and … relationships, getting into legal trouble, and failing in school. Causes physical or emotional harm. The harm may be … don't last long. Adjusting to a changing body. The teen years are a time of lots of physical changes. It can take …
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… include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because … middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Some packaged foods are fully cooked and ready-to-eat. Other foods …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … that is effective and safe for your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are … for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … …
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… development Last updated September 19, 2024 By the age of nine to 12 months, your baby has developed a distinct … social and emotional milestones you can expect. On this page: Social and emotional milestones Play and activity … for certain people, objects or places Be sensitive to other children and perhaps cry if they cry React to other people's …
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… Syndrome: Training and Therapy for Young People On this page: Overview Overview People with Down … therapy and training include: Speech and language therapy. Children with Down syndrome usually learn to talk but do so … child. Vocational training . This usually is provided by school districts and often begins in high school. Teens and …
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… other childhood healthy weights programs in B.C. On this page: Overview Frequently asked questions For health care providers Other B.C. Healthy Living Programs for children and youth Overview The HealthLink BC Eating and … each. The program provides ongoing support for up to two years. What is the cost of the program? There is no cost …
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… Nail-Biting On this page: Overview Overview Nail-biting … People of all ages bite their nails. About half of all children between the ages of 10 and 18 bite their nails at … their nails more often when they are having problems at school or with friends. Talk with your child or his or her …
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… Thumb-Sucking On this page: Is … normal? Thumb-sucking is normal in babies and young children. Most babies and toddlers suck their thumbs. They … recommend ignoring thumb-sucking in a child who is preschool age or younger. Children who suck their thumbs may …
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… and Non-Medical Options for Gender Affirmation On this page: Overview Overview Gender identity is your inner sense … know where to find support, check with: Your doctor. Your school counsellor or a trusted teacher. Websites and online … What parents need to know about gender identity Children form their gender identity early. Most children …
