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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.

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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.

Article at a Glance Even though the sun doesn’t “feel” hot you can still get a sunburn. One bad sunburn can double your risk of developing skin cancer. The most common mistake parents make is not applying enough sunscreen. In the spring—before the summer heat starts to kick in—it can be easy to forget the … Continue reading “Spring is a Hot Time for Sunburns”