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… How Reading Helps Language Development On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Newborns and toddlers Speech …
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… Preschoolers: Building Self-Control On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Gaining self-control is one of the biggest challenges that children face between the ages of 2 and 5. Children need guidance, clear limits, and …
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… Blood Pressure Screening On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your care provider … routine checkups. Blood pressure checks typically start at age 3. footnote 2 After age 18, men and women can follow the …
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… Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control On this page: Overview Related Information Overview How long it takes for a woman's … Your ability to get pregnant gradually decreases as you age, starting at age 25. After you stop any form of birth …
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… Swimmer's Itch On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is swimmer's … as you get out of a lake or pond. Related Information Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Skin Changes …
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… Your Toddler: Nutritious Meals for Picky Eaters On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Toddlers are notoriously picky … often is reflected in how much they eat. Children this age may eat robustly one day and very little the next, but …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Family History On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You're more likely to have … artery disease. For men, this means being diagnosed before age 55. For women, it means being diagnosed before 65. …
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… Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The unconscious act of grinding … during sleep. Bruxism has been observed in people of all ages, including young children. It is a contributing factor …
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… Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Positive self-esteem, a … plan isn't followed. Praise your teen for successes. Encourage activities. Keep your teen busy with meaningful …
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… Child Car Seats On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Infant and child car safety … up in a car seat that is made for their weight, height, and age. For maximum safety, follow the manufacturer's …