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… Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens On this page: Health … Information Bipolar disorder in children: Overview Bipolar disorder is sometimes called … role in managing a health condition. Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well What Increases Your Risk …
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… Diabetes in Children: Special Camps On this page: Overview Overview Camps for children who have diabetes give your child a chance to meet … sure that you understand what will be done. Give written permission if you want your child to take part in the study. …
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… Keeping children and teenagers active Last updated November 20, 2014 … do! Getting enough physical activity It is recommended that children and youth get a minimum of 60 minutes of physical … © Raising Children Network Limited, reproduced with permission. … Keeping children and teenagers active …
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… Back Pain in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Related … In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain. Children can have back pain after an injury or sports event. … pain, swelling, or tenderness in that part of the body. Children or their parents may not be able to remember when …
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… Grief: Helping Children With Grief Actionset Overview It's important for … any questions or concerns. To express their feelings, children need an adult who makes them feel safe and secure. … Talk with your child about these emotions. Clear up any mistaken ideas your child has. Practice the activity in the …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday objects. You … select and prepare food. Do not give round, firm foods to children younger than age 4 unless the food is chopped …
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… How Asthma Develops in Children On this page: Overview … It usually develops before age 5. footnote 1 Many children who have allergies get asthma, but not all. And not … years of life. One study notes that about 25 out of 100 children with persistent asthma began wheezing before 6 …
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… Family Therapy for Depression in Children On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes depression in children and teens may be triggered by or result in conflict … has not been proved effective for treating depression in children and teens. Family therapy may be helpful when added …
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… Dental Checkups for Children and Adults On this page: Overview Overview Infants and preschool children Experts recommend that your child's visits to a … disease, or a developmental problem should be seen by a children's (pediatric) dentist right away. If these dental …
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… Physical activity tips for children Last updated November 5, 2013 Some kids are on the … Here are some tips for fitting physical activity into your children's day - at home, at school, at play and along the … before bed Useful resources Physical activity tips for children (Government of Canada) … Physical activity tips for …