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Growth and Development

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The Growing Child

The Growing Child: Newborn


The Growing Child: 1 to 3 Months


The Growing Child: 4 to 6 Months


The Growing Child: 7 to 9 Months


The Growing Child: 10 to 12 Months


The Growing Child: 1-Year-Olds


The Growing Child: 2-Year-Olds


The Growing Child: 3-Year-Olds


The Growing Child: Preschool (4 to 5 Years)


The Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)


The Growing Child: Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)


Health Maintenance

Play


Stages of Play


Infant Play


Toddler Play


Preschool Play


Dental Health


Anatomy and Development of the Mouth and Teeth


Prevention of Oral Problems


Dental Health Overview


Brushing and Toothpaste


Flossing


Fluoride


Mouthguards


Common Dental Problems and Concerns


Thumb Sucking


Tooth Decay (Caries or Cavities)


Nursing Bottle Caries


Teething


Dental Procedures


Orthodontics / Braces


Fillings


Sealants


Wisdom Teeth Extraction


Sleep


Healthy Sleep Habits


Infant Sleep


Nightmares and Night Terrors


Television and Children


Healthy Lifestyles


Exercise


Healthy Diets Overview


Weight Management


Discipline


General Principles of Discipline


Time-Out


Temper Tantrums


Lying and Stealing


Immunizations


Overview of Immunizations


Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)


Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)


Polio (IPV)


Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib)


Hepatitis B (HBV)


Varicella (Chickenpox)


Pneumococcus


Nutrition


Infant Nutrition


Feeding Guide for the First Year


Failure to Thrive


Toddler Nutrition


Preschooler Nutrition


School-Aged Child Nutrition


Adolescent Nutrition


Hearing, Speech, and Language


Age-Appropriate Hearing Milestones


Age-Appropriate Speech and Language Milestones


Signs of Problems in Speech, Language, and Hearing Development


Hearing Loss


Hearing Loss in Babies


Types of Hearing Tests


Vision


Age-Appropriate Vision Milestones


Eye Examinations and Visual Screening


Types of Visual Screening Tests


Problems With Vision


Health Promotion and Common Problems

Infant


Crying


Diapers / Diaper Rash


Fever in a Newborn


Measuring a Baby's Temperature


Gastrointestinal Problems


Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap)


Toddler


Constipation


Diarrhea


Separation Anxiety


Temper Tantrums


Toilet-Training


Preschool (4 to 5 Years)


Biting


Encopresis (Holding Bowel Movements)


Stuttering


Thumb Sucking


School-Age (6 to 12 Years)


Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)


Autistic Disorder


Learning Disorders


School Refusal


Urinary Incontinence (Enuresis)


Scoliosis


Kyphosis


Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)


Female Growth and Development


Puberty: Adolescent Female


Breast Health


Anatomy of the Breasts


Normal Breast Development


Breast Conditions


Breast Self-Examination


Gynecological Health


Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Area


Menstrual Cycle: An Overview


Menstrual Disorders


Amenorrhea


Dysmenorrhea


Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)


Gynecological Infections


Recognizing Urologic or Gynecologic Problems


Pap Test


Vaginitis


Vulvitis


Male Growth and Development


Puberty: Adolescent Male


Overview of the Male Anatomy


Physical Examination: Adolescent Male


Care of the Uncircumcised Penis


Sexually Transmitted Diseases


Safer Sex Guidelines


Acne


Eating Disorders


Anorexia Nervosa


Bulimia Nervosa


Mood Disorders


Overview of Mood Disorders


Major Depression


Dysthymia


Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depression


Substance Abuse / Chemical Dependence


Glossary

 

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