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Helping Children Feel Safe in Stressful Times
Stress is a common part of every child’s life. Children worry about their appearance, about tests and school projects, being accepted by friends, being separated from family, as well as many other concerns.
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Homework Help: Tips for Families
Helping your child with homework in a caring and planful way can increase engagement, avoid possible conflict and improve school success.
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot and mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common illness caused by a virus. Early symptoms of HFMD are much like a common cold. After a day or two, you might see small painful sores (ulcers) on the throat and tonsils and a rash of very small blisters or red spots on the hands, feet and diaper area.
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Marijuana
Marijuana (also known as cannabis, weed, or pot) is the leaves, stems, seeds, and dried, crushed flowers of a cannabis plant. There are over 100 chemicals in the cannabis plant called cannabinoids. The most common cannabinoids are THC and CBD.
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Tongue-Lip Adhesion
Tongue-Lip Adhesion (TLA) is a surgery done for infants with Pierre Robin sequence. TLA helps prevent the tongue from falling back into the baby’s throat. If the tongue falls back into the throat, it can block the airway and make it hard for the baby to breathe.
Roseola
Roseola (ROSE–ee-OH-lah) is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. It usually affects children age 6 months to 3 years but can occur in children somewhat younger or older.
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Birth Control: Emergency Contraception
This Helping Hand™ is about different forms of emergency contraception and when to use them. Your doctor or health care provider can help you choose the best one.
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Mepilex Ag Dressing
Mepilex® Ag is a soft spongey grey foam pad that has silver within it. The foam dressing (bandage) shields the wound and the silver helps to kill bacteria. This protects the wound from getting an infection.
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MiraLAX, GlycoLax, or ClearLax
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 is a medicine that relieves constipation. It’s sold under brand names like MiraLAX®, GlycoLax®, and ClearLax®. It works with the water in your body to soften poop, so it’s easier to pass. It can take up to 24 hours for it to work.