Benefits of Accepting Negative Emotions
Benefits of Accepting Negative Emotions

Negative emotions are an unpleasant and unavoidable part of life. These feelings often stem from the difference between expectations and reality. When negative emotions creep in during holidays, birthdays, and other events where people are expected to feel only positive emotions, anxiety and distress can become enhanced. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. … Continue reading “Benefits of Accepting Negative Emotions”

Benefits of Enforcing Delayed Gratification with Your Child
Benefits of Enforcing Delayed Gratification with Your Child
  • Instant gratification can lead to addiction and depression over time.
  • Delayed gratification sets up your children for future success.
  • Children struggle with delaying gratification; parents need to teach them.
  • Encourage goal setting, patience, and good decision-making with your child.
Supporting Your Expectant Spouse
Supporting Your Expectant Spouse
  • Having a supportive partner can help reduce anxiety and depression levels in pregnant women.
  • Attending as many prenatal appointments as possible shows your spouse that you’re an equal partner in the pregnancy.
  • One of the most important ways to maintain a healthy relationship during pregnancy is by emphasizing and prioritizing open communication.
  • Every pregnancy is different, so it’s important to be flexible and adaptable in your approach to supporting your expecting partner.
Empowering Independent Toddlers
Empowering Independent Toddlers
  • The right time to potty train is dependent on physical, developmental, and emotional milestones and cues as well as your family’s current situation.
  • It's important to remember that children are all different and their potty training needs can be different, even from sibling-to-sibling.
  • It's not necessary for your chlid to show every "green light," but if you are seeing signals, it may be time to start considering the process.
Help! I Think My Child Is Addicted to Screens.
Help! I Think My Child Is Addicted to Screens.
  • 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.
When should my toddler have their first dental visit?
When should my toddler have their first dental visit?
  • Dental care may begin as early as a child's first birthday.
  • The differences between a general dentist and a pediatric dentist.
  • Early visits help prevent dental issues in the future.
Have I raised a tiny tyrant?
Have I raised a tiny tyrant?
  • Highly spoiled children are often entitled, impatient, and lack empathy toward others.
  • Spoiling a child is common with first-time parents and usually done with good intentions­.
  • It's never too late to turn things around and teach gratitude, patience, and thoughtfulness.
Swimmer’s Itch
Swimmer’s Itch

Article at a Glance

  • Swimmer’s itch is an allergic reaction from parasites that may cause irritated skin.
  • Several Utah waterways have had positive cases of swimmer’s itch.
  • Be cautious of lakes and ponds that have snails and waterfowl.
Resilience Series Part 1: Letting It Go
Resilience Series Part 1: Letting It Go

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  • Teaching children and teens to evaluate situations will help alleviate stress and build resilience.
  • Being proactive and discussing potential sources of anxiety can help in future decision making.
  • Resilience is a skill, and like any skill, it can be strengthened through practice.
Childproofing the Garage, Storage Areas, and Yard
Childproofing the Garage, Storage Areas, and Yard

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  • Potential dangers are not just inside the house but in the surrounding storage and outdoor areas as well.
  • Tools, chemicals, fertilizers, and fuels are all hazards in the garage that should be safely stored away.
  • Outdoor areas are the leading cause of accidental drownings, major burns, and falls. 

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