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• Too much screen time has been linked to numerous wide-ranging side effects.
• Setting time limits and monitoring them isn't easy—even with devices made to assist. Instead, try practical limits.
• When breaking a habit, it helps to fill the void with positive things like sports, books and physical play.

• Long summer days can mean extended veg-out sessions and messy houses
• Without structure, summer break can become frustrating for parent and kids
• Consider a schedule of chores to help structure the day, build skills, and increase bonding

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• With a little planning, mornings can become a time of peace and relaxation.
• Tackling the next day's tasks the night before to reduce stress in the morning.
• Use the extra time to bond with your family and leave home with a positive mindset.

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• Audiobooks can simplify entertainment for family trips.
• They provide an engaging whole-family, whole-vehicle activity.
• Listening to audiobooks is a great way to encourage literary enjoyment and contribute to literacy in children.

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• Parents should focus on finding balance that works for their family, rather than time limits.
• Technology solutions can help reinforce parenting efforts by consistently applying boundaries.
• What's happening on screens is more important than how often they are switched on.

• Mosquito season in Utah runs from mid-spring through early autumn.
• Zika is primarily spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes, though the virus can also be spread through sexual contact.
• Traditional mosquito bite avoidance methods are the most effective for preventing the spread of Zika.

• For most social media accounts, children should be 13 or older and be mature enough to make good choices online.
• Commit to being proactive about your child’s use of social media.
• Talk to your children about what is appropriate on social media and how to stay safe.

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• Utah Valley Pediatrics offers access to all your patient records through a new Apple and Android app called Healow.
• Setup takes just a couple of minutes and will require your UVP Patient Portal username and password.
• Once setup, use the app to send and receive messages, request appointments and more.

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• Students who don’t get enough sleep don’t perform as well and are more prone to symptoms of depression.
• Sleep deprivation can impair your driving as much as driving intoxicated.
• We need to change how we perceive sleep and help make it more of a priority in schools and at home.

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• Children who sleep with a smartphone or tablet in their room get less sleep and report feeling less well-rested than those who don’t.
• Having a TV in the bedroom also contributed to less sleep, but had less effect than a small screen device.
• Sleep plays an important role in a child’s mental and physical development.