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Preventing Falls Exercises for Strength and Balance

… each day. This can help you stay active and independent. First steps Start by standing next to the wall, the sink, or … that the way you are doing it now has become too easy. The first exercise has 4 steps. Remember to relax and take slow, …

Language Development Between 12 and 24 Months of Age

… brain help your toddler learn and understand language. Most toddlers understand many more words than they are able to … run," between 18 and 24 months of age. At this stage, toddlers may also be able to understand two-step commands, … development milestones are the most variable of all skills. Toddlers who are slower than others in reaching these …

Healthy eating guidelines for people with diverticular disease

… and diarrhea, report them to your health care provider. Steps you can take The following steps may help reduce the risk of getting diverticular …

Mouth and Dental Injuries

… if it has been knocked out or torn away from the socket. First aid and dental care are needed right away when a … Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Self-Care First aid steps for a possible mouth or dental injury If you think …

Babys Daily Needs What to Expect

… Your newborn should have about 3 wet diapers a day for the first few days. After that, your baby should have at least 6 wet diapers a day throughout the first month of life. The urine should be yellow in colour. … you notice a pink colour to the urine during your newborn's first 3 days of life. It's common for newborns to pass …

Growth and Development Ages 12 to 24 Months

… Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they grow and develop language, cognitive, social, … five areas: Physical growth. Although slower than in the first year of life, physical growth continues at a steady … imagine, and pretend. Emotional and social development. Toddlers form strong emotional attachments. They often feel …

Toilet learning

… away from home Boys usually learn to pee sitting down first. This is okay. They can learn to go standing up later … to have a bowel movement on the toilet when they are first learning. You may choose to let your toddler go … special moment. How can I help my child succeed? During the first year, toilet learning can be disrupted. If your child …

Using soothers and stopping when its time

… Learn about the pros and cons of using soothers. For some toddlers, using a soother satisfies a need to suck. But it’s … become a choking hazard Sterilize the soother before the first use by boiling it in water for five minutes and then …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… their bedroom Sleep in the same room as your infant for the first 6 months. This is safest for them, whether for naps … illness in infants and young children Toddler’s First Steps For more information on safer sleep for infants …

Obesity

… way to lose weight is to eat less and move more. Little steps mean a lot. Losing just 10% of your body weight can … success if you make a long-term plan with your doctor. Your first goal will likely be to improve your health, not to … success if you make a long-term plan with your doctor. Your first goal will likely be to improve your health, not to …