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Baby's First Month: Medical Concerns

The following medical problems are of particular concern to parents during the first month. Normally, your baby should
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Parenting Skills: Nurturing and Guiding

When your child is a newborn, it may be difficult for you to imagine her ever growing up, and yet your main purpose as
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Nonfebrile and Generalized Seizures

Seizures are a symptom of disordered inhibitory functioning of the brain. They are caused by abnormal electrochemical
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Testing and Correcting Kids Vision

Shortly after birth, your babys eyes should be examined for vision problems and signs of disease. An infants eyes can
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Child Care Finding High-Quality Care

When you start to look for child care, you may wish to contact a group such as Child Care Aware by phone at 1-800-424-22
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Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks

Your baby may have rashes and birthmarks. Most will fade quickly without treatment, but some may be permanent. These
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Introduction to Eyeglasses: Bridges, Temples and Hinges

Once youve selected your frames and lenses for style and function, you have to make sure they stay where they belong.
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Influence of Parents and Siblings

Do you treat all your children alike? Probably not. You should relate to and treat each youngster differently. Treating
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Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Teens Staying Healthy

Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens are not the only ones who need to be concerned about their health. All teens need to be
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Heart disease.

Psychological problems, neurological problems, abnormalities in blood flow, damage to the genital organs, hormonal
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Lessening Fears Associated with Chronic Illness

Even with the calming reassurance of a parent or a physician, some children still become terribly anxious about
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The Ear

The small cavity between the eardrum and inner ear conducts sound to the inner ear by three tiny bones called the
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Introduction to Eyeglasses: Lens Design

All multifocals take some getting used to. Until you learn what part of the lens to look through, move your head from
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Children's Mental Health Insurance and Payment Issues

It's important that you know exactly how much your insurance company will pay. Your insurance package may provide
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Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse of children is a harsh fact of life in our society. It is more common than most people realize. Some
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