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Family and Pet Care

Family and Pet Care

Highlights In This Article What to consider before getting a pet? Owning a pet can be an enjoyable experience for both you and your child….

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Preventing Lead Poisoning in Children

Preventing Lead Poisoning in Children

Highlights In This Article What is lead? Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal. Common sources of lead exposure include: Lead is highly toxic and…

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Selecting Safe Toys

Selecting Safe Toys

Highlights In This Article Why are toys important? Playing with toys is essential for a child’s physical and mental development. Choosing toys wisely is important—expensive…

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Safe Nightwear for Children

Safe Nightwear for Children

Highlights In This Article Why are there special guidelines about children’s nightclothes? Burns from clothing that catches fire can cause serious injury and even death….

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Understanding Head Injuries in Children

Understanding Head Injuries in Children

Highlights In This Article Symptoms and What to Do After a Head Injury Head injuries can vary from mild to severe. Symptoms may take up…

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Understanding Spina Bifida

Understanding Spina Bifida

Highlights In This Article What is spina bifida? Spina bifida is a condition that affects the development of a baby’s spine during early pregnancy. The…

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Guiding Your Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child

Guiding Your Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child

Highlights In This Article What do ‘deaf’ and ‘hard of hearing’ mean? When discussing hearing loss, different terms may be used: Why might a child…

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Understanding Limb Differences in Children

Understanding Limb Differences in Children

Highlights In This Article What is Limb Difference? Limb difference means a child is born with or develops a limb difference early in life. Limb…

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Fragile X Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Support

Fragile X Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Support

Highlights In This Article What is Fragile X Syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a mutation in the X chromosome. The…

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Support for Early Childhood Development

Support for Early Childhood Development

Highlights In This Article What is Early Childhood Intervention? Early childhood intervention provides support for young children with disabilities or developmental delays. It focuses on…

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