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… Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop Actionset Overview Many infants and young … love, encouragement, and a few simple steps, you can help your child succeed in breaking the thumb-sucking habit. How do you start? Motivate your child by talking to him or her about why it is …
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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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… Starting Antidepressants: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview If your child has a mental health condition like depression or … levels of some chemicals in the brain. This may help affect your child's moods. Here are some ways to care for your …
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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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… What to Do if Your Cardiac Device Is Recalled On this page: Overview … (ICD), a pacemaker, or the leads that connect them—helps your heart beat steadily. If a cardiac device were to fail, it might not provide a shock when needed or keep your heart beating at a steady rhythm. But it's rare for …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Due Date? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your due date tell you? What's next? What does this tool help you learn? This tool calculates your pregnancy due date, an estimate of when you are likely …
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… Your Toddler: Nutritious Meals for Picky Eaters On this … and eating. There are two basic "rules" for feeding your child: You decide what, when, and where to feed your child. Your child decides how much and whether to eat. …
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… Protecting your toddler from potential abuse Last updated September 19, 2024 You can protect your toddler from abuse by being aware and alert. Make sure to always know where your child is. Be actively involved in their activities. And …
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… Helping Your Teen Become a Safe Driver On this page: Overview … their teenager driving a car. As a parent, you are right in your concern. Many teens learn to drive by taking driver's … with another adult in the car. If you are unable to help your teen learn to drive, ask another adult family member or …
