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… Help Your Working Teen Balance Responsibilities and Set Priorities On this page: Overview Overview Teens may start … and work with others. Here are some ways you can help your teen learn to balance responsibilities and set …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last … babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a … it’s important to prepare and store it safely to protect your baby. What are the different types of infant formula? …
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… Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High On this page: Overview Overview Most adolescents … or have nightmares and unreasonable fears. You can help your child deal with this adjustment and anticipate other …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview Overview Your child may have developmental delays as well as other …
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… About Suicide to Someone You're Worried About On this page: Overview Overview Talking about suicide is very … for more information. Consider saving these numbers in your phone. It may not be easy to discuss suicide with … away. Call 9-1-1 or take them to an emergency room. Offer your help. For example, you might be able to: Help them make …
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… Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Last updated August 11, 2013 Did you … BC file Nitrate Contamination in Well Water. To protect your baby from contaminated water: Breastfeed exclusively … BC file Should I Get My Well Water Tested? Never give your baby well water that hasn't been tested and determined …
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… High Blood Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home Actionset Overview When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage the blood vessels, heart, and kidneys. This can lead to … disease, and other problems. But if you don't measure your blood pressure, you won't know when it's high, because …
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… ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School Actionset Overview … With patience and creative thinking, you can help your child with their education, social skills, and overall … by your child's doctor. This may include behaviour management techniques and/or medicines. This will help your …
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… Get Chores Done Without Making Your Pain Worse On this page: Overview Overview It's a sad fact: … in a way that doesn't cause pain. When you lift, use your leg and stomach muscles. Try to have these muscles do …
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… Cystic Fibrosis: Helping Your Child Cough Up Mucus Actionset Overview Cystic fibrosis … can clog the lungs and cause serious problems. You can help your child maintain lung function and avoid complications from mucus buildup and blockage by performing an airway clearance technique (ACT). …
