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… Activities to encourage your toddler to play Last updated August 14, 2013 Play may … for toddlers, but your participation and encouragement are important - it's best when your child has options to choose from. Let play be …
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… this page: Overview Overview Leg cramps are common during pregnancy, especially in the second and … causes leg cramps during pregnancy. Here are some things you can do to help relieve a leg cramp. Stretch your leg … DVT may cause your calf or thigh to ache or feel tender when you touch or squeeze it or when you stand or move. The …
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… Serving On this page: Overview Overview You can help prevent food poisoning by taking precautions when serving food. Keep hot foods hot [ 60°C (140°F) or … is contaminated. Reheating does not make it safe. If you are not sure how long a food has been in the refrigerator, …
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… Talking to Your Adolescent or Teen About Problems On this page: … continually make the effort. This is especially important when your child acts out with problem behaviours or seems … techniques to help you facilitate conversation. Listen carefully. Talk honestly about specific situations. This …
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… Matter On this page: Overview Overview Looking at events in your life, your relationships, and your feelings can often … if you can achieve an erection by yourself but have trouble when with a partner. Review the following events and … how this affected you and your relationship. Events that are sometimes associated with erection problems include: …
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… different lengths at birth and grow at different rates. As you bathe your baby, check the length of his or her nails. … or cut. Clip your baby's nails after his or her bath when they are softer. You may need someone to help you hold your baby. …
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… by a variety of health problems. Some people start coughing when they breathe very dry, heated air. This can be caused … allergies. This type of cough may be more noticeable when you first turn on your furnace in the fall, because dust and other irritants that have collected over the summer are blown into the air. Chronic dry coughs are usually …
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… On this page: Overview Overview When a doctor asks questions about your child's eating and activity habits, the information … eats at school. Who is responsible for meals. Is it the parent, a relative, or another caregiver? How often a child …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Many parents of a thumb-sucking infant question whether they … of using a pacifier include being able to control when your child is allowed to use it and being able to take the …
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Your body after pregnancy Last updated August 14, 2013 … concerns, it's important to address them with your health care provider as soon as possible. Remember there are two … taken a short break? Done something nice for myself? When your baby is asleep or your partner can help, take a …