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why i feel so sad
why i feel so sad Why do some adolescents feel sad? Adolescents may become sad for many reasons: • because their family lives are unhappy, for example because of violence, abuse and constant fights in the family; • because they are frustrated with their school performance – failing in examinations or not doing as well as was […]
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The adolescent who is sad or complains of aches and pains
The adolescent who is sad or complains of aches and pains Adolescence covers the period between 10 and 19 years of age, between childhood and adulthood. It is a unique period for many reasons. • Personalities mature in adolescence. Adolescents develop a clear idea about themselves, their likes and dislikes, their strengths and weaknesses. • Their […]
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Things to remember when dealing with bed-wetting
Things to remember when dealing with bed-wetting • Bed-wetting just once is not a cause for concern. It is only a concern when it occurs repeatedly after the age at which you expect the child to have learned to control urine (usually five years). • Children with mental retardation may take longer to learn how […]
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Soiling clothes
Soiling clothes Soiling means passing faeces or stools while dressed or in bed. This is abnormal if it happens beyond the age of four years. Some children know when to pass stools, but do it outside the toilet. There are two main causes of soiling; some children may suffer both. The first is severe constipation. The other […]
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Solutions for Bedwetting Older Children
Solutions for Bedwetting Older Children Many families become very anxious about bed-wetting. Reassure them and explain that bedwetting is common, that it is not a sign of mental retardation and that it is treatable. Parents should not blame the child for the bed-wetting. It is not the result of the child misbehaving. If there is a urinary […]
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bed wetting in adolescence
bed wetting in adolescence How to deal with this problem Questions to ask the family or friends • How old is the child? This is important to know if the bed-wetting is abnormal. • Does it happen in the daytime as well? • Has the child ever learned to control his urine? If not, then the […]
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daytime wetting in older children
daytime wetting in older children What about daytime wetting (enuresis)? Some children wet themselves in the daytime. If children wet themselves even after starting primary school, then it can cause problems because of shame and guilt. Common reasons for daytime wetting are not wanting to use the school toilets, urinary tract infections (especially in girls) and a […]
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why bed wet
why bed wet Bed-wetting means urinating while sleeping in bed. All children wet the bed until they learn bladder control. Urinating in clothing in the daytime (enuresis) is a problem only when a child repeatedly does it after the age of three, and bed-wetting when asleep is a problem only after the age of five. Children […]
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Things to remember when dealing with children who behave badly
Things to remember when dealing with children who behave badly • All children will behave badly at some time or another, especially when they are less than four years old. This is normal. • When bad behaviour is present in older children for many months and is associated with breaking family or school rules by […]
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disciplining children around the world
disciplining children around the world Disciplining children: what’s useful and what’s not As a health worker, you should be able to advise parents on how to discipline their children. Of course, this would also be helpful for your own role as a parent! The points below should be acceptable to most parents, especially if you explain how they […]
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