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… substance-related harm. Here are tips for starting conversations about alcohol or other drugs. … an opportunity to talk about choices and how substance use can interfere with goals and …
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… How Exercise Helps Children and Teens Physical activity is key to lifelong … of a bone. After an overuse injury has started, it can take weeks to heal. Children …
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… when life doesn’t go as planned. Have conversations that foster resilience to help … Here’s a sample conversation: Parent: How was school today? Teen: Okay, I guess. We … like learning about World War Two and how it started. Parent: That sounds like a good …
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… they agree clearly, without being pressured. How can you teach older children and teens … if they have consented before. Consent at the start of a sexual act is not a promise to … But try to keep those talks separate from conversations about consent. Teaching your …
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… child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe allergic reaction … Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that … has asthma, make sure it is well controlled. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? …
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… The resources below provide advice on how you can begin and continue having conversations about drug use with your kid, … across the province. The guidebook Life Starts Now - How to Plan a Dry Grad (PDF, …
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… them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? 1 Get the Facts 2 … cancer may be more easily treated. Studies show that a small number of women who have … fatal, even with treatment. Mammograms may show an abnormal result when it turns out there …
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… doctor about them. Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … time and commitment. You also have to watch how much fluid you drink and be careful about … dialysis machine. You may have choices for how often and how long you need dialysis. …
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… about them. Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? 1 Get the Facts … Don't take medicines now. Wait to see how the disease progresses. Key points to … of attacks of relapsing-remitting MS and how often you have them. They may also reduce …
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… drink dairy for religious or cultural reasons Start to offer solid foods when your baby is … check with your health authority contact. How do I prepare the bottles and equipment to … ready to use. Use a new liner for every feed. How do I bottle-feed my baby? Cuddle or hold …
