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… Learning Disabilities On this page: Health Tools … by problems with seeing, hearing, or moving. But many children with learning disabilities have other conditions that make school hard. These include ADHD and issues with behaviour or …
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… Talking to Your Adolescent or Teen About Problems On this page: Overview Overview Although … child to make new friends. Encourage your teen to join a school club, sports team, or church group to meet new … Teens With Grief Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Helping …
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… Breath-Holding Spells On this page: … spells? Breath-holding spells are brief periods when young children stop breathing for up to 1 minute. These spells … spells can occur in children 6 months through 6 years of age. They are most common from 1 to 3 years of age. …
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… With Physical, Emotional, or Behavioural Problems On this page: Overview Overview Being a parent of … a break while your child uses community services (such as school programs, social skills training, job training, and … there is a support group in your area for parents of children with the same condition. Local and national groups …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Using alcohol and other drugs can affect your health, work, school, and relationships. It can change how well you make … Drinking and Your Health Anxiety Depression Depression in Children and Teens Feeling Depressed Mind-Body Wellness …
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… a psychiatrist. Finding signs of substance use at an early age is important. That's because early substance use may: … to find their identity, build relationships, and do well in school. How to recognize and deal with teen substance use … Examples include: Decreased attendance and performance at school. Loss of interest in school, sports, or other …
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… Alcohol Effects on a Fetus On this page: What … gets more obvious by age 2 or 3 years. Growth problems. Children who were exposed to alcohol before they were born … learning problems, may not be noticed until the child is in school. Sometimes the doctor can find severe problems before …
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… Burns and Electric Shock On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Scald burns from hot liquids are the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused … shock, or smoke inhalation How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 to 50 years 12 to 50 years 51 …
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… Sherri's Story: Medicines Do Work On this page: Sherri's story Sherri's story In raising three teenagers, Sherri juggles the usual whirlwind of school, sports, friends, and family commitments. She also … three teenagers, Sherri juggles the usual whirlwind of school, sports, friends, and family commitments. She also …
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… as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat … risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant … vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and adult day cares, hospitals and other …
