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… Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting … If high blood sugar levels have damaged nerves that go to your skin, you may sweat less, and your skin may become dry and cracked. Damaged skin gets …
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… Bullying: How to Help Your Child Who Bullies On this page: Overview Overview It can be hard to accept that your child may be bullying other children. But once you recognize the problem, you can help solve it by helping your child learn how their actions affect others. Being …
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… Talking to Your Child About Appropriate Online Behavior On this page: … that young people face online. Having open talks about your child's digital life on a regular basis can help your child stay safer. Here are some tips for talking about …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently On this page: Overview Related … with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves with your help and encouragement. Eating independently is a … motor skills), and hand-eye coordination. Before teaching your child self-feeding skills, look for signs of readiness, …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Communicate On this page: Overview … as speech abilities develop. Simple measures can help your baby to develop speech and language skills: Look directly at your baby when you talk to him or her. Soon your baby will …
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… Toilet Training: Knowing When Your Child Is Ready On this page: Overview Overview Your child must be both physically and emotionally ready for … long and frustrating process if you try to start it before your child is ready. Before children can use the toilet, …
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… Signs That Your Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk On this page: … Overview You can be reassured that your baby is eating enough and is well nourished when he or … Rhythmically sucks and swallows milk. The fronts of your baby's ears will move slightly, and you usually will …
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… Quick Tips: Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day On this page: Get started Get … vigorous activity a week. Ideas for fitting activity into your day at home: Take a few walks or bike rides during the … on a stationary bike. Ideas for fitting activity into your day at work: Use your commute to work to do some extra …
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… Cleaning Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this … washing, return the foreskin to its normal position. Teach your child how to pull back the foreskin and wash their … penis. A child as young as 3 can be taught to do this. If your child's foreskin can't be pulled all the way back by …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 … A regular routine of meals and snacks is important for your child’s growth and development. Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks at about the same …
