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Halloween Safety Tips for Utah County Families October 15, 2026

Keep Halloween fun and safe with pediatrician-backed tips for costumes, trick-or-treating, candy, choking hazards, food allergies, and more.

Posted in Child Safety | Tagged infants, safety

Trick-or-Treating Safety Contract October 21, 2022

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Guidelines for children and parents to follow to avoid Covid-19.
Many parents don’t talk to their kids about safety every Halloween.
Use a Trick-or-Treating Safety Contract as a memorable and effective way to remind children how to be safe.

Posted in Child Safety, Fall/Winter Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged costumes, halloween, holidays, middle childhood, safety, trick or treating, tweens

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

Talking to Kids and Teens About Suicide July 18, 2022

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One of the best ways to prevent suicide is to talk about it.
Listening is a powerful tool to help kids sort and manage their emotions.
If you see signs of suicidal thoughts, seek professional help123.

Posted in Child Behavior, Child Safety, Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged children, parenting, safety, suicide, suicide prevention, teens

The Best Baby Toys You Don’t Have to Buy July 13, 2022

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Utilize household objects instead of store bought toys.
Choose the type of household toy based on the child's age from baby to toddler.
Make toys developmentally friendly to help children learn while they play.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles | Tagged age appropriate toys, babies, cheap, free, infant, parenting, safety, toddlers, toys

Firework Safety Quiz June 24, 2022

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Always have a bucket of water and hose nearby.
Children should never be allowed to light or handle fireworks.
Sparklers cause more injuries than any other type of firework.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged fireworks, safety, summer

Is my child ready for social media? May 18, 2022

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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.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips, Teens | Tagged Instagram, internet safety, online safety, parenting, safety, Snapchat, social media, social media accounts, social media contract, social platforms, teens, TikTok, tweens

Eight Ways to Get Your Kids (and Yourself) Into Biking May 10, 2022

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Biking is a great fitness activity for all ages, and Utah has a rich cycling community.
Family bike riding is not only possible the whole family, but an excellent way to bond and foster a love of fitness.
Teach children the rules of the road for safe cycling.

Posted in Child Safety, Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged bike safety, bikes, biking, cycling, safety, summer, utah activities

Summer Safety Tips May 28, 2021

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The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the deadliest for children and adolescents.
In the U.S., motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury-related death for ages 5 to 24.
Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 4, and ranks third for children 19 and under.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged boating, heat, lake safety, memorial day, playgrounds, safety, sports, summer, summer fun, swimming, utah, vehicle safety, water safety

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