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… How Reading Helps Language Development On this page: Overview … familiar with the sounds and rhythms of the language. Older children and teens Reading is an important activity that can … you think might interest your child. Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Speech and …
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… Mental Health Assessment On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … mental health treatment. This might be done for problems at school, work, or home. For example, it may be used to find … test may be given by a specialist such as a psychologist. Children How a child's mental health is looked at will …
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… Adolescents Develop More Mature Ways of Thinking On this page: Overview Overview Adolescent … about current issues and modern dilemmas. Be involved in schoolwork by talking to his or her teachers or volunteering … Teenagers need and often want limits. Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and …
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… Immunizations On this page: Travel Immunizations Bioterrorism and … disease to others. They are often needed for entrance into school or daycare. And they may be needed for employment or … or other medicines. What immunizations are recommended for children and adolescents? Childhood immunization schedules …
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… Dehydration On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … condition. Dehydration can occur in anyone of any age. But it's most dangerous for babies, small children, and older adults. Dehydration in babies and small …
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… Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain … disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than … advice below: Get plenty of rest and stay home from work, school, daycare and running errands when you are sick Drink …
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… Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview Overview Until the … the area needs to be cleaned every day. Infants and young children A baby's foreskin does not pull back easily for … your doctor right away. Circumcision Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What do the results … This tool also gives you your child's percentile on a growth chart. The percentile is the number that ranks your child's BMI among the BMIs of children of the same gender and age. Taking several BMI …
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… out (lose consciousness) to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your … Child Safety: Preventing Falls Playground Safety Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities For … to Activity Strategy (PDF 112KB) CATT Online: Return to School Strategy (PDF 109KB) CATT Online: Return to Sport …
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… Child Safety: Pets On this page: Overview Overview Keep pets in good … health, show no signs of disease, and be friendly toward children. These tips can help protect both your pet and your … to new sounds. Consider enrolling your pet in obedience school, and practice the techniques you learn. Before your …
