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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as … different things, such as a soft stuffed toy or different body parts, such as their hands and feet. Babies like to …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums On this page: Overview Related … managing blood sugar levels and taking good care of your teeth and gums are both important. When blood sugar … The mouth needs saliva to neutralize the acids in your mouth. These acids can lead to gum disease and tooth …
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… Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength On this page: What Is Inner … inner strength begins with simple actions or thoughts that your child practices, such as planning for what to do next … they are. But there is much you can do as a parent to help your young child or your teenager grow stronger. By working …
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… Committing to Quitting: Your Quit-Tobacco Plan On this page: Getting Started Getting Started You've made up your mind that you want to quit using tobacco. You might be … try to focus on the fact that you want to quit—whether it's your first time or tenth time. And focus on creating your …
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… Your Teen's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity On this … or celibacy). Gender identity Gender identity is your inner sense of being male, female, both, neither, or … is called gender affirmation. There are many ways to affirm your gender. There are medical and non-medical options. …
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… Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life Actionset Overview If you have decided to get more … these key points in mind: Being fit helps you look and feel your best and reduces your risk for a heart attack, type 2 diabetes, high blood …
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… Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby Last updated March 31, 2020 Download PDF Document … is causing an allergic reaction, stop giving the food to your baby and talk to your baby's doctor. You can continue to offer other new …
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… Establishing Limits With Your School-Age Child On this page: Overview Related … may help you to set fair and appropriate limits for your school-age children. Be a hands-on parent and pay attention to what your children are doing. Are their activities harmful or …
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… Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date On this page: Overview Overview There are several ways for your doctor or midwife to figure out how long you have been … pregnant. They help you predict when you are likely to have your baby. This is called your due date. The due date is …
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… Helping Your Child Manage Their Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Because your child is still developing, they may need your help learning how to manage their emotions. These tips …
