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Thumb-sucking: Helping your child stop
09/12/08, HealthwiseMany infants and young children calm themselves by sucking their thumbs. While most children will stop on their own between ages 3 and 6, some continue past the age of 4 or 5. Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to serious dental and speech
Temper Tantrums - Symptoms
11/20/08, HealthwiseUsually, temper tantrums last 30 seconds to 2 minutes and are most intense during the first 30 seconds. During a tantrum, a child may:
Temper Tantrums - Exams and Tests
11/20/08, HealthwiseTalk to your doctor if you are concerned about your child's temper tantrums or other difficult behavior. A doctor can assess your child's behavior based on:
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Temper Tantrums - Treatment Overview
11/20/08, HealthwiseMost children learn other ways to deal with their anger and other strong emotions as they grow older and do not need medical treatment for temper tantrums. Ignoring the tantrum behavior and helping a young child learn how to handle h
Temper Tantrums - Other Places To Get Help
11/20/08, HealthwiseOther Places To Get Help
Temper Tantrums - Related Information
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Early Childhood Tooth Decay -- Is Your Child at Risk?
01/01/03, Academy of General DentistryThe average healthy adult visits the dentist twice a year. The average healthy two-year-old has never been to the dentist. By kindergarten, twenty-five percent of children have never seen a dentist, yet according to the Surgeon General's Oral Health
Early Menstruation
01/01/03, PDR.netAlthough the average age for the beginning of menstruation is between 11 and 13, a few girls develop breasts before they are eight or have their first period by nine. This condition is called precocious puberty. About 90 percent of girls who menstr
Choosing Child Care
09/26/08, HealthwiseChild care is short-term care by someone other than a parent. There are two basic types of child care: individual and group.
Should I treat my child's bed-wetting?
11/12/08, HealthwiseBed-wetting is common in young children. It occurs in about 15% to 20% of 5-year-olds and gradually decreases to about 7% of 7-year-olds, 5% of 10-year-olds, and 2% to 3% of 12- to 14-year-olds.1 Because children grow and develop at
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