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Talking With Your Child About Sex

… page: Overview Overview All children have sexual feelings. These feelings are a normal … in children. Talking openly and honestly about sex may prevent teenage pregnancy. Having an open, honest … are concerned that your child: Is intimate with an older or younger peer. In general, the wider the age difference, the …

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children

… Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview What is … can decide together about what might work best. How can you care for your child? If your child self-injures, here are …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last … likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your … hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider …

Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke

… Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Overview Aspirin prevents blood clots from forming in the arteries. Doctors … bleeding. Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if you have any abnormal bleeding, such as: A nosebleed …

Basic Dental Care

… basic dental care important? Practicing basic dental care: Prevents tooth decay . Prevents gum (periodontal) disease . … the first primary teeth appear or by 12 months of age. Babies with dental problems caused by injury, disease, or a … twice a day using a small, soft brush. If your child is younger than 3 years, ask your dentist if it's okay to use a …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated … are most often family members such as a person’s spouse or children, but they can also include friends and caregivers. …

Caring for your preschooler

… for your child's teeth: Dental care: 3 years to 6 years Preventing tooth decay in young children Your child and the dentist Bedwetting and other …

Immunization in your babys first year

… baby from a long list of serious diseases. Without it, your child could get very sick. Thanks to immunization, many … Human papilloma virus (for girls) Did you know? When babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, … available each year as early as October and can be given to children 6 months of age and older. Ask your healthcare …

Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

… Breast milk or iron-fortified formula is the only food that babies need for the first 6 months of life. Breastfed babies … reaction, but do it carefully. Common food allergies in children are from milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, … shellfish, wheat, and soy. Giving these foods may help prevent food allergies. Here's how to start giving foods …

Child Abuse Emotional Abuse by Parents

… Child Abuse: Emotional Abuse by Parents On this page: … you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by … ill-advised or impossibly difficult expectations on their children, such as: Encouraging the child to commit immoral …