Child abuse – a hidden epidemic
Child abuse – a hidden epidemic

Article at a Glance Over 3 million cases of neglect and child abuse are reported each year involving more than 6 million children. Victims of abuse spend a lifetime battling problems like depression, substance abuse, and other emotional issues and mental disorders. Child abuse is likely to go unreported, so it is important for concerned … Continue reading “Child abuse – a hidden epidemic”

The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers
The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers

Article at a Glance There is no one perfect discipline method for all kids. Easier-to-manage toddlers show improved behavior when offered choices, compromise, and reasoning. Harder-to-manage toddlers show improved behavior when choices and reasoning are balanced with timeouts and lost privileges for non-compliance. Just like clothing, when it comes to disciplining your toddler, “one-size-fits-all” is … Continue reading “The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers”

Do you know the new guidelines on cold and cough medications?
Do you know the new guidelines on cold and cough medications?

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  • Children under 4 should not use cold and cough medication, and children ages 4 to 6 should only use them when directed by a doctor.
  • Cold and cough medicine can have dangerous and life-threatening side effects in young children.
  • The new guidelines are important and should be taken seriously by parents.
Easy Vegetable Tortellini Soup
Easy Vegetable Tortellini Soup

This soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and is made with fresh carrots, celery, kale and more. Best of all, the soup is cooked in one pot and tastes great as leftovers! Ingredients 1 tablespoon – olive oil 1/2 medium – onion 2 clove – garlic 1 medium – carrot 1 stalk – … Continue reading “Easy Vegetable Tortellini Soup”

Bugs are scary. Superbugs are even scarier.
Bugs are scary. Superbugs are even scarier.

Did you know that taking antibiotics when you don’t need them poses one of the world’s most significant public health risks? Unfortunately, overusing antibiotics causes antibiotic resistance. This is when a strain of bacteria becomes resistant to the multiple types of antibiotics. These superbugs become harder to treat and much more dangerous. Diseases that were … Continue reading “Bugs are scary. Superbugs are even scarier.”

Setting up the Healow App to Access Health Informtion
Setting up the Healow App to Access Health Informtion

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  • Utah Valley Pediatrics offers access to all your patient records through a new Apple and Android app called Healow.
  • Setup takes just a couple of minutes and will require your UVP Patient Portal username and password.
  • Once setup, use the app to send and receive messages, request appointments and more.
When there is a louse in your house
When there is a louse in your house

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  • Lice are highly contagious and have a reputation for spreading quickly in places like schools and daycare.
  • Lice is spread by head-to-head contact and by sharing personal items, not because you are dirty.
  • The best way to get rid of lice is by acting quickly and being thorough.
Getting through to your teen about texting and driving
Getting through to your teen about texting and driving
  • Teen drivers, already a high-risk group, are 23 times more likely to crash when texting.
  • Parents can help by talking about the risks, modeling good behavior, defining a teen driving contract and using technological blocks.
Paintball, airsoft, and BB guns less safe than believed
Paintball, airsoft, and BB guns less safe than believed

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  • Study finds permanent eye injuries—including eye removal—not an uncommon outcome when children play with pellet style guns.
  • American Academy of Pediatrics and toy gun manufacturers stress the need for constant supervision and approved eye protection.
  • Toy guns can be confused for real guns and should be treated with the same safety rules.
What you need to know about eating disorders
What you need to know about eating disorders

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  • Parents should be concerned if their children develop an unhealthy obsession about their weight.
  • The most common eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
  • Eating disorders can be life-threatening and require professional help to overcome.

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