Healthy Living Tips for Kids | Utah Valley Pediatrics

Healthy School Lunches July 28, 2022

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Replace juice with water and white bread for wheat.
Try out new lunch options at home first to make sure your children will eat them.
Plan ahead when grocery shopping and prep fruits and vegetables before the morning rush.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged clean eating, healthy eating, lunch, lunch ideas, lunches, nutrition, recipes, school lunch

Talking to Kids and Teens About Suicide July 18, 2022

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One of the best ways to prevent suicide is to talk about it.
Listening is a powerful tool to help kids sort and manage their emotions.
If you see signs of suicidal thoughts, seek professional help.

Posted in Child Behavior, Child Safety, Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged children, parenting, safety, suicide, suicide prevention, teens

Eight Ways to Get Your Kids (and Yourself) Into Biking May 10, 2022

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Biking is a great fitness activity for all ages, and Utah has a rich cycling community.
Family bike riding is not only possible the whole family, but an excellent way to bond and foster a love of fitness.
Teach children the rules of the road for safe cycling.

Posted in Child Safety, Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged bike safety, bikes, biking, cycling, safety, summer, utah activities

5 Moves to Help Your Older Child Bond with Your Newborn March 18, 2022

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Get your child’s help planning for the baby to aid the bonding process.
An older sibling’s role can build independence and love, if handled gently.
Involvement with childcare is a milestone in older children’s development.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged bonding, children, parenting, siblings, teens, tweens

My child says she’s now a vegetarian. What now? March 1, 2022

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Dietary changes aren’t always a bad thing.
Reasons for eating a vegetarian can be multifaceted.
There are several ways to accommodate plant-based diets at mealtime.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged diet, parenting, plant-based diet, teens, tweens, vegan, vegetarian

Dads Matter: How Working Dads Can Bond With Their Kids at Every Age February 15, 2022

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Bonding for working dads is challenging, but not impossible.
Bonding is more about quality than quantity.
Look for creative ways to bond with children of all ages.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged bonding, childhood, dad, kids, memories, parenting

My child is in a confidence slump. What is going on? January 27, 2022

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Understanding childhood milestones will help identify why your child is in a confidence slump.
It may be difficult to reach your teen who struggles, but it is not impossible.
Provide opportunities and teaching moments to help build confidence.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged confidence, kids, middle childhood, parenting, self-esteem, teens, tweens

Resilience Series Part 6: Self-Care April 1, 2021

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Self-care is just as important for children and teens as it is for adults.
Encouraging children to be more mindful of their physical and emotional needs helps them recognize how things affect them.
Teaching children to practice self-care helps builds resiliency, a skill that can be strengthened through practice.

Posted in Child Behavior, Covid 19, Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged adaptability, exercise, healthy eating, healthy living, mental health, parenting, physical activity, resiliency, self-care, self-esteem, sleep, stability, stress, trauma, unpredictable

Tobacco Use in Students is on the Rise October 29, 2020

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A survey of Utah students in grades 8, 10, and 12 showed the percentage of teens who tried e-cigarettes rose to 12 percent.
The long-term effects of e-cigarettes have not been studied and there is no proof that they are safe.
E-cigarettes may pave the way for a more serious addiction to cigarettes.

Posted in Child Safety, Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged e-cig, e-cigarettes and teens, teen health, teenagers, teens

Tips to Un-Distance Distance Learning August 19, 2020

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Networking with other distance learning parents can help everyone feel less overwhelmed.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges of distance learning.
Be patient with yourself and your child as you navigate distance learning through this pandemic.

Posted in Covid 19, Health Alerts, Healthy Living for Kids, School | Tagged back to school, coronavirus, COVID-19, distance learning, home school, pandemic, school, school safety, Talk With a Doc

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