Dr. R. Mitchell Adams recently appeared on KBYU Eleven’s Community Connection to discuss the importance of early intervention for child developmental issues. He covers what parents can look for and how regular child wellness visits can help spot any issues. Community Connection is an original series that features non-profit organizations throughout the state of Utah. … Continue reading “Dr. Adams speaks about developmental issues on KBYU Eleven’s Community Connection”
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Article at a Glance Epigenetics looks at how genes can be turned on or off by our life experiences. Things like diet, stress, toxins, behavior, and lifestyle can affect how our genes are expressed. Through epigenetic tags, parents’ experiences and lifestyle can affect the genes that are passed down to their children and grandchildren. We … Continue reading “Why Should I Care About Epigenetics?”
Article at a Glance A recent study shows that children who watch more TV are more likely to exhibit aggressive and antisocial behavior in early adulthood. Another study shows that changing the type of TV shows your children watch can improve behavior. Experts hope that parents will limit TV viewing, but if parents aren’t going … Continue reading “You Are What You Watch: Violent TV Shows Lead to Aggressive Behavior”
Article at a Glance Some of the most common bad habits kids have are nail biting, nose picking, thumb sucking, teeth grinding, and hair twirling. Children generally outgrow these habits, and you don’t need to worry about them unless they are negatively impacting your child’s life. Be patient—each child is different, so you may need … Continue reading “Get Your Finger Out of Your Nose!”
Article at a Glance Around 46% of children with autism reported being bullied within the previous year. Some of the characteristics of autism can make these children easy targets. By increasing understanding and empathy in our children we can help protect those with special needs. Anti-bullying programs have been credited with a recent decrease in … Continue reading “Autistic Children Five Times More Likely To Be Bullied”
Article at a Glance Helicopter parenting is when a parent is overly intrusive and controlling in the lives of their maturing children. Being involved with your child’s life is a very good thing, but being over involved can make it harder for young adults to transition to adulthood. Experts advise that allowing young adults to … Continue reading “A Scientific Look at Helicopter Parenting”
Article at a Glance • Technology is changing the way our children think and interact with others. • Parents can better prepare their children for this digital society by keeping up with trends and setting healthy boundaries. • Giving your children a cell phone can expose them to things like pornography, sexting, gambling, and online … Continue reading “Bridging the Digital Gap”
Article at a Glance • Children who have a healthy self-esteem are more optimistic and are better at handling challenges. • Focusing on your children’s effort and not the outcome helps them keep challenges in perspective and set healthy goals. • You can improve your child’s self-esteem by making your home a safe, loving place … Continue reading “What is Self-Esteem and Does My Child Have It?”
Sleep is essential to the well being of everybody in a family, but anybody with a newborn can tell you that good sleep habits aren’t something we are born with. It is our job to teach our children how to go to sleep and stay asleep. The key to raising well-rested children is to remain … Continue reading “Creating Good Sleep Habits”
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