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The pros and cons of using growth charts to track kids’ development
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The pros and cons of using growth charts to track kids’ development
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The pros and cons of using growth charts to track kids’ development
Description
December 17, 2019
For Canadian children, growth chart mapping is as routine as medical appointments and immunizations. But one doctor says they are an unreliable marker of health and just lead to stress. Laurel Gregory explains in this Family Matters.
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The pros and cons of using growth charts to track kids’ development01:47 | December 17, 2019
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The pros and cons of using growth charts to track kids’ development01:47 | December 17, 2019
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Police say ‘heavily armed’ suspect acted alone in Edmonton city hall shooting11:11 | January 23, 2024
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COVID-19 stress: Taking a step back to care for yourself00:54 | December 23, 2021
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Dad makes it his mission to send daughter off with love and digital memories01:55 | December 21, 2021
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Family Matters: 1 in 3 youth suffer dating violence01:41 | December 7, 2021
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Family Matters: weight and body image language matters02:00 | December 2, 2021
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Tips to prepare kids for immunizations01:47 | November 30, 2021
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The pros and cons of using growth charts to track kids’ development
Description
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For Canadian children, growth chart mapping is as routine as medical appointments and immunizations. But one doctor says they are an unreliable marker of health and just lead to stress. Laurel Gregory explains in this Family Matters.
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