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Media and Your Child Making Choices

… to learn and to form healthy relationships. How to manage your child's use of TV and … and it takes time. But you don't have to make changes all at once. Even choosing just … a day. Sit down with your child to plan out how they will use the time allowance. And have …

Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength

… What Is Inner Strength? Inner strength, often called "resilience," is the … that life throws at us. Building inner strength begins with simple actions or …

Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight

… use this Interactive Tool: Is Your Child at a Healthy Weight? If you have concerns that your … chart from birth, this may be his or her healthy size and growth rate. He or she may … give your child an examination that looks for health problems that can cause weight gain. …

Congenital Heart Disease Caring for Your Child

… care of their teeth throughout life. Good oral care can limit the growth of mouth … care of their teeth throughout life. Good oral care can limit the growth of mouth …

ADHD Helping Your Child Get Things Done

… Allow your child time to actively play and release energy. If a child with ADHD is … Allow your child time to actively play and release energy. If a child with ADHD is …

Healthy Eating Helping Your Child Learn Healthy Eating Habits

… for Kids Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight How do you help your child learn healthy … bodies. They eat when they're hungry. They stop when they're full. When we try to control … child's eating patterns. You can use some or all of the ideas below to get started. You may …

Growth and Development Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem

… to time, the pattern usually leans toward a healthy or unhealthy view of self. With … foundation of self-esteem is established in childhood. That foundation can do much to help … these things in mind as you raise your child. Children sense that they belong by the way …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Series Play is a very important part of healthy development. Through play and … way will support all aspects of their healthy development. As your child grows from … can play a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being …

ADHD Helping Your Child Get the Most From School

… patience and creative thinking, you can help your child with their education, social … and overall development. How can you help your child be successful in school? You can help your child have the best chance of success in …

Stress Management Helping Your Child With Stress

… and share them with your family. Teach them about consequences. Children need to learn about the consequences—good and bad—of their … Older children often find it helpful to write about the things that are bothering them. …