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The “5 Rs” of early education March 30, 2015

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Reading, rhyming, routines, rewards, and relationships help young children develop the social, language, and emotional skills needed for healthy brain development.
The first 1,000 days of life are particularly important because it provides the foundation for future development.

Posted in Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, early childhood, preschoolers, reading

Learning how to drive starts now March 23, 2015

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At a very young age children are already learning driving habits from their parents’ examples.
Learning how to drive well is important—motor vehicle fatalities are the leading cause of death for 15 to 20 year olds.
Set a good example when driving and take time to teach your children about traffic laws.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged driving, parenting, safety, teens, tweens

Charlotte’s Oatmeal Cookies – Egg Free, Diary Free March 16, 2015

If you are looking for a healthier cookie recipe, these oatmeal cookies are not only low in fat but use less flour than other recipes. And they are a perfect treat for kids who have allergies to eggs or diary. This recipe comes from the family of our very own Kevin Moffitt at Utah Valley … Continue reading “Charlotte’s Oatmeal Cookies – Egg Free, Diary Free”

Posted in Healthy Recipes | Tagged cooking, recipes

Utah Valley Pediatrics joins with other local doctors to clarify Openshaw’s editorial on vaccines March 10, 2015

Utah Valley Pediatrics recently joined with other local doctors to sign a response on Pamela Romney Openshaw’s editorial entitled “Forget Compulsory Vaccinations.” Our sincere desire is to help parents make informed decisions regarding the health of their children. We feel that this response helps clarify several points made in Openshaw’s editorial. 123 local doctors object … Continue reading “Utah Valley Pediatrics joins with other local doctors to clarify Openshaw’s editorial on vaccines”

Posted in Health Alerts | Tagged In the News, vaccines

Recent study confirms safety of two measles vaccines March 2, 2015

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Study found that the risk of negative reactions from the vaccines was incredibly low.
No new safety concerns were found for the MMRV or MMR + V vaccines.

Posted in Immunizations, Pediatric Articles | Tagged measles, vaccines

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