Search Results

6349 results found
Health topics
… Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Managing Your Energy On this page: Overview Overview Two techniques can help you manage your energy when you have ME/CFS. They are: Staying within your energy envelope. Pacing yourself. These techniques can …
Health topics
… Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: … have opinions about substance use. So start early to help your child learn the skills needed to avoid substance use. Be a good role model. As a parent, your attitude toward tobacco, alcohol, and drugs is one of …
Health topics
… Helping Your Teen Recover After a Traumatic Event On this page: … Overview A traumatic event is a very upsetting event that your teen sees or that happens to your teen or to someone they love. It may put someone's life …
Health topics
… 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 …
Health topics
Your Substitute Decision-Maker: How to Choose Someone On … make health care decisions for you if you can't speak for yourself. A health care agent also may be called a health … care surrogate. This person may be called something else in your state. Who can be a health care agent? For your health …
Health topics
… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick On this page: Overview Related … Having a sick child can be very tiring. Taking care of yourself is an important part of helping your child recover. …
Health topics
… 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, …
Health topics
… Diabetes: Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes On this page: Overview Related … life can become more difficult. It's important for you and your doctor to keep working together to make decisions about your treatment. You depend on your doctor to give you wise …
Health topics
… 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 …
Health topics
… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Dress Independently On this page: Overview … physical disabilities can learn to dress themselves. Teach your child how to dress himself or herself by taking extra … and practice. Explain what you are doing when you dress your child. Let your child help you and allow extra time for …