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… Your Child and the Dentist On this page: Overview Overview Choosing a dentist A visit to the dentist can be a scary thing for children. The odours, the tools, the sounds, and the big … children's, and teenagers' teeth. They have 2 to 3 years more training to meet the special needs of these age …
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… Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview Positive … with your teen about the effects of substances on emotions, schoolwork, and health. If you have a family history of … such as unsafe sex, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy. Remind your teen that it's illegal for teens to …
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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 parents, peers, and other sources. Starting in grade school, children may become more aware of body image as they …
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… Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Actionset Overview Children of all ages need plenty of sleep to grow and develop. School-age children may have trouble learning and developing …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 … lifestyle, wellbeing, relationships, breastfeeding, parenting and more Support you in making positive choices in … Useful resources Healthy start: Public health services Image … Register your pregnancy for prenatal care …
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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 recognize the problem, you can help … with consequences, such as losing privileges. Involve the school. Ask your child's teacher, school administrator, or …
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… Advance Care Planning for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview It …
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… Toddler's First Steps: A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your 6-to-36 Month-Old Child Last updated December … on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encounter new experiences such as … (PDF 316 KB) Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care Baby’s Best Chance is a reference …
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… Cognitive Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Around age 6, children start to change the way they think about the world. They leave behind the preschooler's egocentric thinking and start to learn more …
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… Done Actionset Overview One of the hardest things about parenting a child with ADHD is getting your child to do what … on the calendar as well as special occasions. Encourage everyone to refer to the calendar often. Use … or art supplies. At night, make a list of items to take to school the next day and things that need to be done before …
