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Normal Growth
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Growth and Development
A child's growth not only involves the length and weight of his or her body, but also internal growth and development.
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Understanding the Teen Brain
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Growth and Development
Parents need to realize the rational part of a teen's brain isn't fully developed and won't be until they are 25 years old or so.
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Stages of Play
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Stages of Play
Children go through distinct stages of play as they grow. Each stage is critically important to the development of the next.
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Infant Play
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Stages of Play
Read on for helpful suggestions for activities and toys for your baby, according to their age.
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Cognitive Development in Adolescence
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Promoting Intellectual Growth
Cognitive development means the growth of a child's ability to think and reason. This growth happens differently from ages 6 to 12, and ages 12 to 18.
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Reading to Kids Helps Their Development
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Promoting Intellectual Growth
Research shows that reading regularly to young children, especially those between ages 6 months and 5 years, is central to their overall growth and development.
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Healthy Diets Overview
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Infant Nutrition
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Nutrition for Adolescents
Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught to children at a young age.
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Infant Nutrition
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Infant Nutrition
Choosing how to feed your baby is an important decision that has life-long effects for your baby and for you.
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Preschooler Nutrition
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Nutrition for Pre-school Children
Preschool children are still developing their eating habits and need encouragement to eat healthy meals and snacks.
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Toddler Nutrition
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Nutrition for Pre-school Children
Read on to learn about healthy food choices, activity tips, and helpful feeding information for your toddler.
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Nutrition- School-Age
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Nutrition for School-age Children
Helpful information and tips on healthy food choices for school-age children.
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Prevention of Heart Disease Starts in Childhood
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Nutrition for School-age Children
You may think of heart disease as a problem for adults, not your young children. But diet and exercise habits started in childhood can begin a lifetime of heart health, or a lifetime of heart damage.
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Healthy Eating During Adolescence
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Nutrition for Adolescents
Encourage your teen to eat three balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks.
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A Child's First Dental Visit Fact Sheet
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Dental Hygiene
You can take your child at a younger age, but experts recommend taking your child by about 12 months at the latest. The dentist can provide or recommend preventative information regarding baby bottle tooth decay, infant feeding practices, mouth cleaning, teething, pacifier habits, and finger-sucking. habits.
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Dental Health for Children- Overview
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Dental Hygiene
Generally, dental exams and cleanings are recommended every 6 months for children. Encourage good oral hygiene at home by helping your child brush their own teeth.
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Tooth Decay in Children
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Common Dental Problems and Concerns
Tooth decay is the breakdown of tooth enamel. Enamel is the hard outer surface of a tooth. Tooth decay can lead to cavities.
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Teething
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Common Dental Problems and Concerns
A baby's first tooth often appears between 5 and 7 months of age. Some babies get their first tooth a little earlier and others a little later. Here's what you need to know.
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Dental Fillings (Restorations)
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Dental Procedures
Teeth that have tooth decay must be repaired. Advances in dental materials and methods provide new, effective ways to restore teeth.
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Sealants
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Dental Procedures
Dental sealants are thin, plastic films painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars. They are highly effective in preventing tooth decay.
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
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Hearing, Speech, and Language
The main parts of the ear are the outer ear, the eardrum (tympanic membrane), the middle ear, and the inner ear.
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Nose and Throat
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Hearing, Speech, and Language
A helpful guide to the nose, the sinuses, and the throat.
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Anatomy of the Eye
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Vision Care
The structures of the eye include the cornea, iris, pupil, macula, retina, and the optic nerve.
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Normal Vision
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Vision Care
To understand how certain problems can affect your child's vision, it’s important to know how normal vision happens.
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Sports Safety—Identifying High-Risk Situations
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Sports Safety
Playing sports has many benefits for a child. But the correct safety measures need to be taken. Read on to learn more.
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Preventing Sports Injury in Children
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Sports Safety
Detailed information on sports safety for kids, including safety gear and equipment
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Treating a Minor Sports Injury
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Sports Injuries
Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle.
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Sprains and Strains in Children
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Sports Injuries
Sprains and strains are types of injuries. A sprain is an injury to a ligament while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon.
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Sports and Music: Both Good for Kids
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Promoting Intellectual Growth
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Activities and Exercise
Organized sports for children offer obvious benefits such as physical fitness and sportsmanship, but did you know that a musical education program has many of the same benefits? Music education and participation in sports are both great ways to prepare your child for future success.
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Sports and Children with Special Needs
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Sports Safety
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Activities and Exercise
Children with special needs are sometimes not encouraged to exercise, because their parents or guardians fear they'll be injured. But physical activity is as important for children with special needs as it is for any child.
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Healthy Sleep Habits in Children
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About Sleep
The normal amount of sleep varies depending on the age of your child. Read on for helpful tips to create healthy sleep habits, plus a chart of normal day and night sleep times by age.
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Infant Sleep
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About Sleep
If you know anything about your baby's sleeping pattern, it's probably that it doesn't coincide with yours. But learning more about your baby's nighttime and daytime sleep needs can help you recognize what's normal, and what's not.
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When to Get Emergency Care for Your Child
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Home Safety
In general, take your child to an emergency room after an injury any time you think the problem may need urgent care.
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Safety for You and Your Child
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Home Safety
You can help your child by being prepared and preventing injuries from happening. It is important to take charge of your child's health and follow a program designed to help you and your family stay healthy and safe.
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Emergency Contact Information
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Home Safety
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Airway Obstruction
In an emergency, it is easy to "forget" even the most well-known information. That's why it is crucial to complete the information in this form for each member of your household.
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Airway Obstruction—Identifying High-Risk Situations
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Airway Obstruction
Choking hazards in the home: round, firm foods, such as grapes and popcorn, and small nonfood items, such as coins, balloons, and marbles.
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Bicycling, Inline Skating, Skateboarding, and Scooter Safety—Prevention
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Bicycle & Skating Safety
Read on for specific safety and injury prevention tips for wheel sports--from biking and inline skating to skateboarding and scooters.
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Buying a Bike for Your Child
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Bicycle & Skating Safety
Learn helpful tips on what type and size of bike is right for your child, depending on their age, size, and ability.
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Installing and Using Child Safety Seats and Booster Seats
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Airway Obstruction
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Car Safety
As part of your preparation for your new baby, you probably got an infant safety seat for the car. But do you know how to make sure it’s installed correctly? And when do you switch to a child safety seat? Learn the ins and outs of safe car travel for your little one.
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Car Seat Safety and Distracted Driving
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Car Safety
Detailed information on car safety.
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Fire Safety and Burns—Identifying High-Risk Situations
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Fire and Firearm Safety
Children are at increased risk for serious fire and burn injuries and death because they have thinner skin than adults. This results in burns at lower temperatures.
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Fire Safety
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Fire and Firearm Safety
Detailed information on fire and burn safety.
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Toy Safety—Identifying High-Risk Situations
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Toy and Product Safety
Small toys or toys with small removal parts are not appropriate for children ages 3 and younger.
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Toy Safety—Prevention
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Toy and Product Safety
Most toys today are safe. But injuries still happen. Read this article for helpful tips on preventing toy-related injuries.
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Preventing Falls
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Falls and Water Safety
Falls are the most common cause of injury visits to the emergency room for young children. Falls cause more open wounds, fractures, and brain injuries than any other cause. Read on to learn about safety steps you can take to prevent a fall for your child.
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Water Safety for Parents
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Falls and Water Safety
Read on to learn preventive steps to protect children from drowning in homes, pools, and open waters, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.
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