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… What to Do About Missed or Skipped Birth Control Pills On this page: Overview Overview Follow your health professional's instructions on what to do if you … forgot them. Then read the pill label or call your doctor about instructions on how to take your missed pills. …
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… Smart Decisions: Know Your Options On this page: Decisions About Medical Tests Decisions About Medicines Decisions … Do you want to have the surgery at this time? Do you want a second opinion ? Second opinions are helpful if you have any …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: … than 2 years: It's best to not turn on the TV, movies, or video games for them at all. Instead, talk to, play with, or … Plan to watch with your child so the two of you can talk about what you see. For children 5 to 17 years: Limit screen …
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… Encouraging Language Development in Your Preschooler On this page: Overview … other children Children who often play with others who are about the same age usually gain expressive language skills … screen time Limit screen time to 1 hour a day or less. TV, videos, and video games don't seem to encourage or support …
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… How to Teach Your Child by Example On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Teaching your child by example isn't about being a perfect parent. True, it's about showing, or … How could you do the same things? Think of a movie, TV, or video game character that you would not want to be around in …
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… Understanding your toddler's temperament Last updated January 30, 2018 … toddler tends to be easily frightened, talk to your child about fears Think of ways to overcome fears, such as … to your toddler's temperament can affect how he feels about himself as he grows. Resources & links: Emotional and …
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… Keeping your child safe Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … your child from getting injured or falling ill: Thinking about child safety Protecting your child from infections … children shares a responsibility to keep them safe. Learn about identifying abuse and protecting your child: Child …
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… Childproofing your home for a toddler Last updated August 13, 2013 Childproofing your home will create a safer environment, but nothing can replace adult supervision. Here's some advice on making your home as safe as possible for your growing toddler. Try …
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… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … you, try to be calm during the appointment and when talking about immunization with your child Use a matter-of-fact, … children can also use books, music players, or hand held video games to distract themselves Why? Research shows that …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … own schedule for teething. Most children begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their … the top jaw and 10 in the bottom jaw. For more information about when teeth come in, visit CDA Dental Care for Children …
