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Empowering Independent Toddlers September 14, 2023

The right time to potty train is dependent on physical, developmental, and emotional milestones and cues as well as your family’s current situation.
It's important to remember that children are all different and their potty training needs can be different, even from sibling-to-sibling.
It's not necessary for your chlid to show every "green light," but if you are seeing signals, it may be time to start considering the process.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged advice, bathroom, child behavior, childhood, children, first time mom, first time parent, parenting, parenting advice, parenting tips, potty training, toddler

Help! I Think My Child Is Addicted to Screens. May 3, 2023

Screen addiction can manifest in many ways and have adverse effects on children.
Setting up healthy boundaries can help in weaning children off their devices.
Understanding screen addiction and communicating the potential risks to children can help reduce device usage and empower children to choose other activities.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged addiction, advice, cell phones, child behavior, childhood, children, devices, ipads, kindles, parenting, parenting advice, parenting tips, screen addiction, screen time, screens, technology

What are developmental milestones, and can I help my child reach them? April 21, 2023

General guidelines may help identify areas of concern in a child’s development.
There are many ways in which parents can help their children reach developmental milestones.
Resources and assessments are available to help parents gauge their child’s development.

Posted in Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged children, crawling, development, developmental milestones, early intervention, fine motor skills, growth, health, infants, milestones, parenting, rolling over, social skills, talking, walking

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

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

Finding a Pediatrician February 27, 2018

Our pediatricians and staff at Utah Valley Pediatrics specialize in providing a medical home for your baby. They spend 100% of their time caring for children and are specially trained in recognizing and treating child health issues that may be overlooked by somebody who is unfamiliar with treating children. If you are still looking for … Continue reading “Finding a Pediatrician”

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