Article at a Glance• Take time to inspect your local park for any potential safety issues.• Things like improper surfacing, broken equipment, or design issues can contribute to serious injuries.• Make sure playground equipment is age appropriate for your child. The playground can be a wonderful place for your children to get exercise and interact … Continue reading “Playground Safety Checklist”
Article at a Glance • Being out in the heat too long can cause serious heat-related illnesses. • Watch children carefully to make sure they are not getting too hot and that they are getting plenty of liquid. • Teach your children how to recognize when they are overheated. We’ve been waiting for the sun … Continue reading “Hot Fun In The Summertime”
Article at a Glance • Active kids are healthier and better adjusted. • Kids need to be involved in physical activities that include endurance, strength, and flexibility. • Eencourage physical activity by limiting TV time and being a good example. You don’t see kids at gyms because they don’t need them. Kids get their exercise … Continue reading “Exercise for Kids All Fun and Games”
Article at a Glance • Using playground equipment improperly can lead to serious injuries. • Teaching children how to behave at the playground can help prevent injuries and teach important social skills. While the playground is not the dinner table, teaching your children how to mind their manners at the park can help prevent injuries … Continue reading “Playground Etiquette”
Article at a Glance • You can help prevent motion sickness by avoiding certain foods, using a cold compress, focusing on objects or landmarks outside the car, and taking frequent breaks. • Medication can be used for children who frequently get motion sickness. While not lethal, motion sickness can make it feel like you are … Continue reading “Sick of Being Car Sick?”
Article at a Glance • Most insect stings or bites are mild and are easily treated at home. • If your child has a severe reaction to a bite or sting, call 911 right away. Usually insect bites or stings are mild and symptoms only last a few days. But if your child is allergic, … Continue reading “What to Do For Insect Stings or Bites”
Article at a Glance • It can be difficult to diagnose allergies because symptoms often vary dramatically or are similar to other conditions. • Keeping a diary of symptoms and looking for patterns can help your pediatrician make a diagnosis. • Allergies are not curable, but you can help your child relieve symptoms and avoid … Continue reading “The 411 On Allergies”
How dangerous are those bottles of unused prescriptions sitting in your medicine cabinet? Believe it our not, they could be one of the most dangerous things in your house. Not only could young children mistakenly ingest them, but 70 percent of teens who abuse prescriptions say that they get them from their family’s medicine cabinet. … Continue reading “Utah County Makes it Easy to Get Rid of Old Prescriptions”
Article at a Glance • There are many factors like age, gender, body type, and activity level to consider when determining a healthy weight for your child. • If you are concerned about your child’s weight, the pediatrician can help you evaluate the different factors. • Even if your child doesn’t have a weight problem, … Continue reading “What’s the Right Weight for My Child?”
Article at a Glance • Create unforgettable memories by unplugging all your electronic entertainment devices for one weekend. • The goal is to find simple, inexpensive activities you can all enjoy together. Are you afraid that your kids are going to have more fond memories of Saturday morning cartoons than they do of spending time … Continue reading “Unplug Your Weekend!”
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