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Article at a Glance American Academy of Pediatrics says that recess has many cognitive, emotional, physical, and social benefits. Schools should not withhold recess for academic reasons or as a punishment. Recess should not substitute P.E. classes. It turns out that “all work and no play does make Jack a dull boy.” Schools trying to … Continue reading “AAP Urges Schools to Keep Recess”

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”

Your children just started school again and you may be wondering how to help them with their back-to-school jitters. Here is a quick refresher course on dealing with new friends, new teachers, and new challenges. Give Children Time to Adjust Don’t be too concerned if your child is worried about starting school. It is normal … Continue reading “Back to School 101”

The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the rapid spread of measles around the world, noting a 79 percent increase in cases compared to 2022, with more than 306,000 cases reported last year. As of April 18, 125 measles cases have been reported across 18 US jurisdictions in 2024. As a comparison, the entirety … Continue reading “Measles Cases Are on the Rise: How to Protect Your Child”

Sadey Chadwick is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing degree who works in the Utah Valley Pediatrics American Fork office. She’s a longtime resident of Utah state. She grew up in Pleasant Grove and still enjoys a close relationship with her family, friends, and parents of her patients she knew … Continue reading “Sadey Chadwick”

Biography Kelsee grew up in Orem, Utah and earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Utah Valley University. Medical school took her across the country, first to Iowa and then to Ohio for residency where she spent a lot of time working with kids of all ages in the hospital. Those interactions highlighted how … Continue reading “Kelsee Dooley, D.O.”

• Screen addiction can manifest in many ways and have adverse effects on children.
• Setting up healthy boundaries can help in weaning children off their devices.
• Understanding screen addiction and communicating the potential risks to children can help reduce device usage and empower children to choose other activities.

• General guidelines may help identify areas of concern in a child’s development.
• There are many ways in which parents can help their children reach developmental milestones.
• Resources and assessments are available to help parents gauge their child’s development.

Biography Kristen is a Family Nurse Practitioner passionate about supporting families and pediatrics—particularly caring for newborns and school-aged children. She believes in providing the same level of care to her patients that she would want for her own children. Kristen grew up in Mesa, Arizona, but has spent most of her life in Utah. Her … Continue reading “Kristen Hamblin, FNP-C”