Article at a Glance• Breastfeeding protects your baby against a range of health problems.• Breastfeeding also has health benefits for you.• There are numerous resources available to help you be successful at breastfeeding. Did you know that breast milk is not only the best source of nutrition for your baby, but it also helps protect … Continue reading “Making the Decision to Breastfeed”
Article at a Glance• Starting formula-fed babies on solid foods before 4 months can increase their risk for obesity.• Breastfeeding decreases your baby’s risk for obesity. With childhood obesity becoming an increasing concern, many researchers are working to find out what factors contribute to the problem. A recent study by researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston … Continue reading “Study Links Early Introduction of Solid Foods to Obesity”
Article at a Glance • Save money on fresh produce by buying it in season or from a local farm. • You can find good bargains by buying generic brands or taking the time to clip coupons. • Cutting back on meat, sugary beverages, and portion sizes is not only healthy, but will also save … Continue reading “Being Healthy on the Cheap”
Article at a Glance • Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, seafood, and low-fat dairy products. • Limit saturated fats, trans fats, sodium, dietary cholesterol, added sugars, and refined grains (e.g., white flour). • Balance what you eat (calories consumed) with what energy you use (calories expended). • Increase your physical activity with a minimum goal … Continue reading “Taking the Guess Work Out of Your Diet: Dietary Guidelines for Americans”
Article at a Glance• Children should be in rear-facing car seats until they turn 2 or reach the car seat’s height and weight limit.• Children under 2 are 75 percent less likely to be severely injured or die in a car crash if they are rear facing.• Children should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat … Continue reading “New Car Safety Seat Guidelines – Toddlers Should be Rear Facing Until Age 2”
Article at a Glance• New bill will make it against the law to leave a child alone in the car. • Children left in the car must be supervised at all times by someone at least 9 years of age or older.• Leaving your child alone in a car on a hot day for even … Continue reading “New Law Will Make Leaving a Child Unattended in a Motor Vehicle a Crime”
Article at a Glance • Studies show that teenage brain development helps explain why teenagers have a reputation for making impulsive decisions, sleeping in, and flaring tempers. • Being involved in your teenager’s life can help him or her better navigate these difficult years. Teens often get a bad rap for how they respond to … Continue reading “What’s Really Going on Inside Your Teen’s Head”
Article at a Glance • Ninety percent of smokers started smoking when they were just children. • Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. • Taking a proactive approach can help you protect your children against this dangerous habit. Believe it or not, smoking isn’t a habit that most people … Continue reading “Smoking: An Early Habit”
Article at a Glance • Polio outbreaks have started to occur in countries previously considered polio free. • Declining immunization rates have left some areas of the country, including Utah, at risk. • Contact your pediatrician to make sure your children’s immunizations are up to date. Thanks to a highly effective vaccination program, your children … Continue reading “Experts Worry About Resurgence of Polio”
Article at a Glance • Put family first by setting aside time each week to spend time together. • Setting up clear family rules with your kids can help you avoid power struggles later. • Talking to your kids early about things like sex and drugs lets you help develop their initial attitudes about what … Continue reading “Parenting Tricks of the Trade”
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