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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Parents need to realize the rational part of a teen’s brain isn’t fully developed and won’t be until he or she is 25 years old or so.
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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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Hang brightly colored objects near your newborn. Sing and talk to your baby. Rock your baby, and take him or her for walks.
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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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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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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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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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Preschool children are still developing their eating habits and need encouragement to eat healthy meals and snacks.
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Mealtime with a toddler can be challenging, because children at this age are striving for independence and control. It's best to provide structure and set limits.
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Eating healthy after-school snacks is important at this age, as these snacks may contribute up to one-third of the total calorie intake for the day.
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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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Encourage your teen to eat three balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks.
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A general dentist has had three or more years of undergraduate college education plus four years of dental school.
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You can take your child at a younger age, but experts recommend taking him or her 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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Tooth decay is the breakdown of tooth enamel. Enamel is the hard outer surface of a tooth. Tooth decay can lead to cavities (caries). These are holes in the teeth.
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A baby's first tooth usually appears between 5 and 7 months of age. Often, the two middle bottom teeth come through the gums first, followed by the middle four upper teeth.
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Teeth that have tooth decay must be repaired. Advances in dental materials and techniques provide new, effective ways to restore teeth.
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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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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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The sinuses are cavities, or air-filled pockets, near the nasal passage. They are lined with mucous membranes.
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The structures of the eye include the cornea, iris, pupil, macula, retina, and the optic nerve.
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To understand how certain problems can affect your child's vision, it’s important to know how normal vision happens.
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High-risk situations include faulty or ill-fitting safety gear and equipment, lack of adult supervision, and an unsafe playing environment.
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Detailed information on sports safety, including safety gear and equipment
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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 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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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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Special needs children are sometimes not encouraged to exercise, because their parents or guardians fear they'll be injured. But physical activity is as important for special needs children as it is for any child.
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The normal amount of sleep varies depending on the age of your child. A 2-year-old needs 10 to 12 hours a night, plus naps during the day. By age 6, a child usually has dropped naps, but still needs 10 hours at night.
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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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In general, take your child to an emergency room after an injury anytime you think the problem may need urgent attention.
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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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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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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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Skateboards should never be used on surface streets. Your child should wear protective gear, such as helmets, padding, and closed-toe and slip-resistant shoes.
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Most youngsters learn the basics of pedaling, steering and braking on a tricycle or "big wheel" cycle, and around age 4 are ready to try a two-wheeler with training wheels.
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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 properly? 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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Detailed information on motor vehicle safety and children
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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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Detailed information on fire and burn safety
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Small toys or toys with small removal parts are not appropriate for children ages 3 and younger.
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To make sure a toy is appropriate for your young child, check the label. In general, most toys on the market today are safe.
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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.
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Here you will find preventive steps to protect children from drowning in homes, pools, and open waters, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans
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