Article at a Glance Most U.S. citizens and legal residents must purchase health insurance coverage starting in 2014 or pay a penalty. The Affordable Care Act increases the number of people who will qualify for Medicaid or financial assistance. In October you will be able to fill out a Marketplace application that will allow you … Continue reading “Affordable Care Act Required Health Coverage and Financial Assistance”
Article at a Glance The new Health Insurance Marketplace will be ready starting October 1, 2013. The Marketplace will make shopping and applying for health insurance simpler and more transparent. Before October you will want to think about what health insurance is already available to you, what you are looking for in a health plan, … Continue reading “Getting Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace”
Article at a Glance Some of the most significant changes with the Affordable Care Act will be coming in 2014. More individuals and families will be eligible for financial assistance to help pay insurance premiums. In October, Utah will have a new online health insurance marketplace where you can shop for health insurance. In 2014, … Continue reading “The Affordable Care Act: What to Expect in 2014”
Article at a Glance Formula-fed babies are 2.5 times more likely to be obese as toddlers than babies who are breastfed. Practices like putting your baby to bed with a bottle, encouraging your baby to finish the last bit of formula, and starting solids too soon can significantly increase the risk of obesity. According to … Continue reading “Healthy Eating Habits Start From Infancy”
Here is a fun twist on the Popsicle. Not only are they super easy to make, but they are a healthy and delicious way to cool down this summer! And the variations are endless. This Fourth of July, try using strawberries, bananas, and blueberries with some drizzled white chocolate. Or if your children are learning … Continue reading “Frozen Fruit Kabobs”
Article at a Glance Sunglasses protect your child’s vision from damage caused by UV rays. Look for sunglasses that block at least 99 percent of UVA and UVB rays. Avoid cheap sunglasses that can break easily and that don’t offer any protection. Let’s be honest, kids look adorable in sunglasses. But sunglasses are also an … Continue reading “Why Do Kids Need Sunglasses?”
Article at a Glance You get more with fruits and vegetables—more water, more nutrients, and more fiber. Filling up on unhealthy snacks that are high in sugar, fat, carbohydrates, and calories can prevent children from getting the nutrients they need. Unlike juices, whole fruits and vegetables contain more fiber and will help your kids feel … Continue reading “Your Snack Time Wake Up Call”
Article at a Glance Becoming familiar with these guidelines will allow you to protect your child from additional and more severe injuries. Children who experience a head injury should not be allowed to return to play the day of the injury or until they have been cleared by a doctor. If you believe your child … Continue reading “New Concussion Guidelines: What You Need to Know”
Looking for ways to keep the kids busy, active, and learning this summer? Luckily you live in Utah! We were surprised to see the long list of things to do and places to go this summer. While it is by no means an exhaustive list, we picked out some of our favorite kid-friendly hikes, events, … Continue reading “Salt Lake and Utah County Summer Activities”
Article at a Glance Even though the sun doesn’t “feel” hot you can still get a sunburn. One bad sunburn can double your risk of developing skin cancer. The most common mistake parents make is not applying enough sunscreen. In the spring—before the summer heat starts to kick in—it can be easy to forget the … Continue reading “Spring is a Hot Time for Sunburns”
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