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… Your Toddler: Nutritious Meals for Picky Eaters On this … appetites. Although toddlers grow steadily throughout their second year, their growth rates are less dramatic than … and eating. There are two basic "rules" for feeding your child: You decide what, when, and where to feed your …
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… Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits Last updated August 11, … trips less stressful for both of you: Talk to your toddler about what's happening. Explain where you are going and why. … such as a favourite blanket or toy Read children's books about visits to a doctor, dentist, optometrist, or nurse …
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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 … Immunization schedule Some people are concerned about safety, but immunizations are very safe - serious side … with you when they get immunizations. For more information about the immunization schedule, visit the ImmunizeBC …
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… Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop Actionset Overview Many infants and young … do you start? Motivate your child by talking to him or her about why it is important to stop thumb-sucking. Explain … treat, or a privilege like a trip to the park. During the second week, use a calendar or a progress chart that …
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… Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life Actionset Overview If you have decided to get more … trying to do—and ask for their help. If you're worried about how more activity might affect your health, have a … you jump in too far too fast. In this section, you'll learn about the steps to follow in setting up an exercise plan. …
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… Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Medicines … your medicines? People often have concerns or questions about taking medicines for mental health conditions. Here … people have and some things that may be helpful to think about. It seems weak to need medicine to fix my problem. You …
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… Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength On this page: What Is Inner … things for others. Are loving and lovable. Are optimistic about life. Children often surprise us with how resilient … of others and not gossiping or saying mean things about other people. Provide peer contact . Playing with …
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… Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress Actionset Overview Childhood isn't … reduce stress, and share them with your family. Teach them about consequences. Children need to learn about the consequences—good and bad—of their actions. For …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Checking your blood … needle (lancet) in the lancet holder., The lancet holder is about the size of a pen. It holds the lancet in place and … results., Wait for the results. Most meters take only a few seconds to give you the results. It's important to record …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview … the Period of PURPLE Crying® . This stage usually starts at about two weeks, gets worse through the second month of life, and stops at about four or five months …
