Topics - Utah Valley Pediatrics

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

Adjusting Baby’s Sleep Schedule for Daylight Savings March 6, 2023

Plan ahead for a smooth transition.
Let light (and lack of light) help you.
Gradual adjustments are easier for everyone.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged baby, bedtime, daylight savings, fall back, naptime, newborn, sleep, spring forward, time change, toddler

Adjusting to Junior High Curriculum January 23, 2023

Organizational skills are critical to managing schoolwork
Get connected with teachers & schools early.
Look beyond schools for extra help.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, School, Teens | Tagged back to school, jr high, middle school, new school, parent involvement, preteen, school, teen

Keeping Your Family Active in the Colder Months January 5, 2023

Cold winter months often mean less time is spent being active.
Physical activity helps improve fitness, winter mood swings, and overall health.
Embrace the winter season by keeping your family active both indoors and outdoors.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged fitness, indoor activities, outdoor activities, physical activity, snow, winter, winter months

How do I know if my child has a learning disability? December 17, 2022

Early intervention can ensure a positive outlook for children with learning disabilities.
Learning disabilities affect reading, writing, speech, calculation, and focus.
Seeing a pediatrician is an important step of addressing a learning disability.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged learning disabilities, reading, school, special needs, writing

Creative Toys for Christmas November 29, 2022

Article at a Glance

Open-ended toys help develop creativity and problem-solving skills.
Appeal to your child's innate creativity with toys that can be played with in a variety of ways.
Things like art supplies, games, construction toys, dolls, and simple action figures make great and inexpensive toys.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged creativity, development, holidays, play, play time, toys

Empowering Your Children Through Media Literacy November 24, 2022

Article at a Glance

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

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) November 15, 2022

Article at a Glance

RSV usually looks similar to the common cold.
RSV is common among children under two but in certain at-risk kids it can develop into a more serious illness.
Proper hand washing and avoiding exposure are two important preventative steps.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Fall/Winter Tips | Tagged cold & flu, infants, rsv

How and Why to Teach Kids Gratitude November 4, 2022

Article at a Glance

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

Pediatric News Blog

Article Types

Archives

Sign up to our Newsletter

Is Your Child Sick?

Stay connected to your children’s health:

Other great ways to connect: