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Toddlers at the table: making holiday meals less stressful November 10, 2014

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Pack some healthy snacks to help ward off hunger and to distract picky kids.
Feel free to relax your vegetable and “clear your plate” rules.
Tag teaming with somebody else will help you find some time to enjoy your meal too.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged early childhood, holidays, parenting, toddlers

E-cigarette use among Utah teens triples in only two years November 3, 2014

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E-cigarettes simulate smoking by turning a liquid into vapor that is then inhaled.
Although e-cigarettes are marketed as a safe-alternative to smoking, there are no long-term studies on their use and many preliminary studies have shown that they can carry a high level of toxins.
A lack of regulation has made e-cigarettes easy for teens to get a hold of, putting them at risk for a dangerous and hard to kick nicotine habit.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged smoking, teens, tobacco

Utah adds congenital heart disease screening to its newborn screenings October 20, 2014

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Utah law requires that newborns receive a hearing screening, a critical congenital heart disease screening, and a blood test.
Newborn screenings help catch serious health problems early; preventing serious complications and death.
This October, Utah added congenital heart disease screening to the list of required screenings.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles | Tagged heart disease, infants

Taking Care of our Children’s Teeth October 13, 2014

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Our dental health can affect our overall health.
Good dental hygiene should start before the first teeth even show up.
Even though baby teeth are temporary, they are very important and need to be taken care of.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged dental, early childhood, middle childhood, teeth

Study Shows that Learning to Play Music Makes Children Smarter October 6, 2014

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Study shows that taking music lessons improves the way children’s brains process language.
Learning to play music helps children process things like pitch, timing, and timbre, which allows their brains to make sense of words more quickly.
Study found that one year of music training didn’t make a difference, but two did.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged development, music

Is My Teen Using Drugs or Alcohol? September 29, 2014

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You can tell normal teen behavior from signs of substance abuse by looking for larger patterns and supporting evidence.
Many of the signs aren’t a sure sign of substance abuse, but they are behaviors that parents should monitor closely.
If you think your child is using drugs, educate yourself and look for additional help.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged alcohol, drugs, parenting, teens, tweens

AAP Encourages Parents To Read To Their Children From Infancy September 22, 2014

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New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages pediatricians to advise parents on the importance of reading to their children.
Studies show that reading together is vital to fostering healthy brain development and helps prepare children for later academic and career success.
Books help create a nurturing parent-child relationship where children can develop important cognitive, language, and social-emotional skills.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged development, early childhood, infants, reading

Dieting at a Young Age Can Lead to Obesity, Alcohol Abuse, and Eating Disorders September 8, 2014

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The younger a girl starts to diet, the more likely she is to have an eating disorder, to be obese or overweight, or to have problems with alcohol abuse.
Parents should avoid using diets as a way to help their children manage their weight.
Parents should instead focus on helping their daughters foster a positive body image and teaching them how to make healthy choices.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged alcohol, clean eating, middle childhood, obesity, teens, tweens, weight management

Teaching Children How to Cope with Anxiety September 1, 2014

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Anxiety is a normal part of life, but becomes a problem if it persists or starts to interfere with day-to-day life.
Some types of anxiety are a normal part of child development.
Help your child learn how to cope with anxiety by allowing them to talk and teaching them relaxation techniques.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged anxiety, behavior, parenting, stress

Ask the Nurse: How can I protect my child from sunburns? August 28, 2014

Question: How can I protect my child from sunburns? Answer: Kids love to spend time outdoors year round, so it is always important to protect our children from skin damage that could potentially lead to skin cancer. To keep kids safe in the sun, follow these tips. A child under 6 months: Infants have thinner … Continue reading “Ask the Nurse: How can I protect my child from sunburns?”

Posted in Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged safety, summer, sunburn

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