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… How to start a conversation with teens about alcohol Last updated March 31, 2015 Talking … openly and honestly about alcohol and other drugs can help children understand your family’s values. It can also help … while hanging out, playing, or goofing off with your children. Watch music videos and listen to popular music …
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… Congenital Heart Defects in Children On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms … that your baby gets less oxygen. This happens mostly in children who have cyanotic heart defects ("blue babies"). If … relax and sleep. Tests for children and adults Children, teens, and adults with congenital heart defects need regular …
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… a car. As a parent, you are right in your concern. Many teens learn to drive by taking driver's education classes. While teens are learning to drive, they need to get as much … a car. As a parent, you are right in your concern. Many teens learn to drive by taking driver's education classes. …
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… or possible jobs. Grief: Helping Teens With Grief Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years … or possible jobs. Grief: Helping Teens With Grief Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years …
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… Activities for school age children Last updated June 30, 2021 Trying lots of different … and sports – even playing more than one sport – helps children find out what they like and what they are good at. If children do well at a particular physical activity, they’re …
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… Early years, children and youth Last updated January 7, 2025 Overview … duration. Adults play an important role in encouraging children and youth to achieve a daily balance of physical … are recommended for the early years (0-4 years) and children and youth (5-17 years): Canadian 24-Hour Movement …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are … scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact with hot drinks/food, hot tap …
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… Grief: Helping Children Understand On this page: Getting Started Related … Getting Started Be honest about the loss. Not telling children about a major loss may cause them to develop unrealistic fears and concerns. Children may also feel insecure because they know the adults …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children On this page: Overview … screening for type 2 diabetes every 2 years for some children. Children who have not reached puberty and have 3 or more …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … Many of the items in our homes can be poisonous to children—household cleaners, medicines, cosmetics, garden … toxic substances or get them on his or her skin. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning because of their …
