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Empowering Independent Toddlers September 14, 2023

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.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged advice, bathroom, child behavior, childhood, children, first time mom, first time parent, parenting, parenting advice, parenting tips, potty training, toddler

Help! I Think My Child Is Addicted to Screens. May 3, 2023

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.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged addiction, advice, cell phones, child behavior, childhood, children, devices, ipads, kindles, parenting, parenting advice, parenting tips, screen addiction, screen time, screens, technology

What are developmental milestones, and can I help my child reach them? April 21, 2023

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.

Posted in Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged children, crawling, development, developmental milestones, early intervention, fine motor skills, growth, health, infants, milestones, parenting, rolling over, social skills, talking, walking

When should my toddler have their first dental visit? April 13, 2023

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.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged childhood, dentist, infants, oral care, oral hygiene, parenting, parenting tips, pediatric dentist

Have I raised a tiny tyrant? April 4, 2023

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.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged childhood, compassion, empathy, entitled, gratitude, parenting, parenting tips, patience, privlege, spoiled children, spoiled kids, thoughtful

10 Skill-building Craft Ideas for Preschoolers and Toddlers March 10, 2023

Crafts can benefit toddlers and preschoolers by helping with motor skill development.
There are many fun and easy crafts ideas to explore.
Engaging with your toddler while crafting can help with their vocabulary.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged art, crafts, parenting, preschoolers

Empowering Your Children Through Media Literacy November 24, 2022

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Media literacy is a complementary skill to core literacy.
Understanding how to evaluate media is an important life skill.
Everyday life is filled with opportunities to model and teach media literacy.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged facebook, Instagram, media, parenting, social media, social media accounts, TikTok, twitter, youtube

How and Why to Teach Kids Gratitude November 4, 2022

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Studies have found grateful people enjoy better health, improved sleep, healthier relationships, and more satisfaction.
Gratitude is not a product of our surroundings, but something we can control.
Teaching your children gratitude will help them do better in school and in life.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavior, gratitude, parenting

Talking to Kids About Consent August 1, 2022

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Consent as a concept can begin in early childhood, not just with dating.
Modeling is one technique for instilling concepts like body autonomy and consent.
Today, consent goes beyond the physical and into the digital world.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged boundaries, child safety, consent, parenting, safety

Swimmer’s Itch July 20, 2022

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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.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged allergies, lakes, outdoor activities, parenting, parenting tips, safety, summer, swim, swimming

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