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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Helping your infant feel better Your infant (newborn to 12 months) is less likely to be …
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… Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview What is … cause pain. And the doctor may ask how self-injuring makes your child feel. The doctor also may ask questions to find out if your child has other health conditions, like depression. …
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… Stress in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Related … Ways parents can help Reduce the amount of stress in your lives Acknowledge your child's feelings. When children seem sad or scared, for …
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… is croup? Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main … tubes that lead to the lungs. This can make it hard for your child to breathe. An attack of croup can be scary, but … and getting an influenza (flu) vaccine each year may help your child fight off some of the viruses that can lead to …
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… range from mild to severe. Stuttering that starts during a child's early language-learning years (ages 2 through 7 … words or phrases that aren't related. You may notice that your child stutters more when he or she is excited, anxious, … child talking or may check speech patterns in other ways. Your child may also need a physical examination and other …
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… Understanding How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Can Affect Children On this … for them. Give affection. Show that you care with both your actions and your words. Manage your reactions to stress. If you tend to …
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… HIV Treatment in Children On this page: Overview Overview … is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). But if your child has HIV, it doesn't mean that he or she has AIDS. … the test is positive. If HIV is not found (negative), your child may need a repeat test to be sure the results are …
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… Is it normal for a child to bite? Most children younger than age 3 bite someone … children should be seen by a doctor. What can you do about your child's biting? Not all biting can be prevented. What you can do to reduce biting depends on how old your child is and why he or she bites. For example: For …
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… Tourette syndrome (TS) is a brain condition that starts in childhood. Children with TS make sounds or movements that … How is it diagnosed? A doctor can diagnose TS based on your child's medical history and symptoms. The doctor may … to know if tics are causing school or social problems for your child. There are no tests to diagnose TS. But in some …
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… Kids Last updated March 31, 2015 Resilience helps your child develop the ability to bounce back from difficult … you can structure conversations to support resilience in your child. These are some conversations that build kids' …
