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Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a state of increased awareness. It happens when a person intensely focuses his or her attention.

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Mouth Care for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

Learn how to properly care for your child's mouth if they are receiving chemotherapy. 

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Behavior Support: Preventative Strategies

Using strategies to stop problem behaviors will set your child up for success.

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VPD)

This Helping Hand™ covers velopharyngeal dysfunction, or VPD, occurs when the soft palate cannot separate the back of the mouth from the nose during speech, swallowing, or both. VPD can be caused by structural differences in the soft palate and pharynx, or muscular causes.

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Circumcision Sutured

Properly care for you son after his sutured circumcision with this Helping Hand. 

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Dental Injury: Post Treatment Instructions

When a child has a serious dental injury, it may take many weeks for the teeth and gums to heal before we know if they will have problems in the future. With prompt and proper follow-up care by a dentist, some problems, such as pain and infection, can be caught and treated early to prevent future problems.

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Bottle Feeding

Feeding your baby can be a happy time for you and your baby. If you feel calm and relaxed during the feeding, so will your baby. Newborn infants need to be fed every 2 to 4 hours. As your baby gets older, he or she will be able to go 4 to 6 hours between feedings.

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Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a dry skin type. It looks like dry, rough, small bumps that are flesh-colored or pink and can feel like sandpaper or chicken skin. It is not contagious and is usually not itchy. The most common areas for these bumps are on the back of the arms, front of the thighs and the face.

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac: Treatment and Prevention

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac are plants that can cause a rash after contact with the sap of the plant.