Kindergartners and 7th Graders Must be Up to Date on Vaccines

In Utah, kindergarteners and 7th graders have to be up to date on their immunizations before they can start school. If your child is not up to date, avoid the rush by scheduling an appointment now. To attend kindergarten, a student must have written proof of receiving the following immunizations: 5 DTaP/DT 4 Polio (3 … Continue reading “Kindergartners and 7th Graders Must be Up to Date on Vaccines”

Healthy Gums Equal Fresh Breath
Healthy Gums Equal Fresh Breath

Article at a glance: Brushing your teeth and flossing regularly will help prevent bad breath. Parents with good oral hygiene set a great example for their children. Smoking and coffee can cause bad breath. Keep an oral hygiene kit with you when you are away from home. With so many products on the market today … Continue reading “Healthy Gums Equal Fresh Breath”

Leaving a Child Unattended in a Car is Illegal
Leaving a Child Unattended in a Car is Illegal

Article at a glance: Leaving your child alone in the car is a misdemeanor punishable by a $750 fine and up to 90 days in jail. On a hot day, leaving your child alone in a car for even a few minutes can cause heat stroke. Leaving your child alone in the car is not … Continue reading “Leaving a Child Unattended in a Car is Illegal”

Dr. Frances Liu Joins Provo North University Office
Dr. Frances Liu Joins Provo North University Office

This summer, Dr. Frances Liu will be joining our Provo North University Office. She specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with a special interest in breastfeeding, obesity, and nutrition. She loves to cook, and enjoys running, playing tennis, hiking, and listening to music. Dr. Liu is relocating from New York where she … Continue reading “Dr. Frances Liu Joins Provo North University Office”

Who knew that raising a smart kid could be so much fun?
Who knew that raising a smart kid could be so much fun?

Article at a Glance • Things like playing, cutting back on TV, reading, talking with your child, and finding a good preschool can help improve your child’s intelligence. • Reading to your child 20 minutes a day can put them as much as a year ahead academically by the time they reach age 15. • … Continue reading “Who knew that raising a smart kid could be so much fun?”

Summer Bucket List
Summer Bucket List

Summer is on its way! Are you looking for ways to keep the kids busy, entertained, and learning? Here is our summer “bucket list.” Take the Video Games Outside: Sick of watching your kids sit and play video games? Then take the action outside! It is surprising how many video games can easily be reenacted … Continue reading “Summer Bucket List”

Study Finds that Good Schools Aren’t as Important as Good Parents
Study Finds that Good Schools Aren’t as Important as Good Parents

Article at a Glance: • Study finds that parental influence is five times more influential than the classroom setting. • Family meals, limiting TV, providing positive role models, and participating in family discussions can have a tremendous influence on our children’s academic success. Good schools are very important, but according to a new study good … Continue reading “Study Finds that Good Schools Aren’t as Important as Good Parents”

Frozen Yogurt Alphabet Bites
Frozen Yogurt Alphabet Bites

Help your little ones get their alphabet down cold while also enjoying a healthy snack. Kids go crazy for these because they taste like ice cream, but they are just low-fat yogurt. And even better, they are absurdly easy to make. They also make feeding yogurt to your toddler a lot less messy! What You … Continue reading “Frozen Yogurt Alphabet Bites”

Shopping for a Bike: What You Need to Know
Shopping for a Bike: What You Need to Know

Article at a Glance • For younger children, bike trailers are safer than rear-mounted bike seats. • Don’t buy a bike or helmet that your child will eventually grow into; it won’t be safe unless it fits now. • Head injuries are the leading cause of injury and death when riding a bicycle—wearing a helmet … Continue reading “Shopping for a Bike: What You Need to Know”

Remembering Dr. Greg Nielsen
Remembering Dr. Greg Nielsen

Following the sudden death of Dr. Greg Nielsen, we have been touched by the condolences and memories shared by many of his former patients. He loved his patients, and it is wonderful to see how many lives he touched. Many have asked us how they can support the Nielsen family through this difficult time. Dr. … Continue reading “Remembering Dr. Greg Nielsen”

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