Article at a Glance: Cryptosporidium (crypto) is a chlorine resistant parasite that can cause diarrhea, cramps, and vomiting. Prevent the spread of crypto by not allowing your children to go swimming if they have diarrhea. Utah recently experienced an outbreak in 2007 that infected at least 5,700 people. Public pools are carefully monitored for diseases … Continue reading “Keeping Crypto Out of Our Pools”
In Utah, kindergarteners and 7th graders have to be up to date on their immunizations before they can start school. If your child is not up to date, avoid the rush by scheduling an appointment now. To attend kindergarten, a student must have written proof of receiving the following immunizations: 5 DTaP/DT 4 Polio (3 … Continue reading “Kindergartners and 7th Graders Must be Up to Date on Vaccines”
Article at a glance: Brushing your teeth and flossing regularly will help prevent bad breath. Parents with good oral hygiene set a great example for their children. Smoking and coffee can cause bad breath. Keep an oral hygiene kit with you when you are away from home. With so many products on the market today … Continue reading “Healthy Gums Equal Fresh Breath”
Article at a glance: Leaving your child alone in the car is a misdemeanor punishable by a $750 fine and up to 90 days in jail. On a hot day, leaving your child alone in a car for even a few minutes can cause heat stroke. Leaving your child alone in the car is not … Continue reading “Leaving a Child Unattended in a Car is Illegal”
Article at a Glance • Things like playing, cutting back on TV, reading, talking with your child, and finding a good preschool can help improve your child’s intelligence. • Reading to your child 20 minutes a day can put them as much as a year ahead academically by the time they reach age 15. • … Continue reading “Who knew that raising a smart kid could be so much fun?”
Summer is on its way! Are you looking for ways to keep the kids busy, entertained, and learning? Here is our summer “bucket list.” Take the Video Games Outside: Sick of watching your kids sit and play video games? Then take the action outside! It is surprising how many video games can easily be reenacted … Continue reading “Summer Bucket List”
Article at a Glance: • Study finds that parental influence is five times more influential than the classroom setting. • Family meals, limiting TV, providing positive role models, and participating in family discussions can have a tremendous influence on our children’s academic success. Good schools are very important, but according to a new study good … Continue reading “Study Finds that Good Schools Aren’t as Important as Good Parents”
Article at a Glance • For younger children, bike trailers are safer than rear-mounted bike seats. • Don’t buy a bike or helmet that your child will eventually grow into; it won’t be safe unless it fits now. • Head injuries are the leading cause of injury and death when riding a bicycle—wearing a helmet … Continue reading “Shopping for a Bike: What You Need to Know”
Article at a Glance • Technology is changing the way our children think and interact with others. • Parents can better prepare their children for this digital society by keeping up with trends and setting healthy boundaries. • Giving your children a cell phone can expose them to things like pornography, sexting, gambling, and online … Continue reading “Bridging the Digital Gap”
Article at a Glance • Exercise is an important part of your child’s physical and emotional health. • Parents need to be proactive about finding ways to work exercise into their busy family schedules. • Finding things that your child is interested in can help them overcome any negative attitudes about exercise. Being active is … Continue reading “Making Physical Activity Happen For Your Family”
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