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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

Creative Toys for Christmas November 29, 2022

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Open-ended toys help develop creativity and problem-solving skills.
Appeal to your child's innate creativity with toys that can be played with in a variety of ways.
Things like art supplies, games, construction toys, dolls, and simple action figures make great and inexpensive toys.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged creativity, development, holidays, play, play time, toys

Staying Home Alone: How Old is Old Enough? May 25, 2022

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Utah law doesn’t dictate an age when kids are ready but leave it up to parental discretion.
Look for signs that your child is responsible—homework, hygiene, etc. to know if they may be ready to stay home alone.
Set your child up for success by prepping them and your home for a successful outcome.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, home alone, middle childhood, tweens

Top 6 Most-Asked Newborn Questions March 9, 2020

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Having a newborn brings joy and excitement along with questions.
Bonding, feeding, bathing, and caring for your baby are all things you may be wondering how to do.
Remember, we are just a phone call away. If you don't see your questions here, call us!

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, infants, new baby, New Mother, newborn

Bonding With a Newborn Baby February 24, 2020

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Bonding is important for your baby’s cognitive and social development.
For some bonding is instantaneous, but for others it is a gradual experience.
Caring for your baby, spending time together, baby wearing, kangarooing, and breastfeeding are all excellent ways to bond with your baby.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, emotional health, infants

Child Bedwetting Alarms and Other Interventions June 25, 2019

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Some longstanding parental strategies for correcting bedwetting simply do not work.
The "wait-and-see" approach can leave serious conditions undiagnosed.
Bedwetting that suddenly occurs after potty training may signal underlying conditions.

Posted in Child Behavior, Medical Conditions, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged bedwetting, behavior, development, early childhood, parenting

Are Baby Educational Videos and Apps Really Making Your Child Smarter? April 11, 2019

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Multiple studies show educational media directed at babies and toddlers doesn’t work.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children under the age of two get as little screen time as possible.
The best way to help small children learn is by interacting face-to-face with them.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, early childhood, infants, reading, screen time, toddlers

Building Toddler Vocabulary Through Gestures March 22, 2019

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Children who enter kindergarten with a bigger vocabulary tend to do better throughout their entire school career.
In addition to reading and talking to your child, gesturing also helps build a child's vocabulary.
Gestures are an important precursor to talking and help toddlers form connections.

Posted in Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, early childhood, language, speech, toddlers

Age-Appropriate Toys December 5, 2017

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Parents today have access to the safest toys ever made.
Age recommendations do not guarantee that toys will match a child's needs or developmental level.
Parents must do their research to find toys appropriate for their children.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged development, gifts, holidays, play, toys

Want Happier Kids? There’s an App for That. August 10, 2017

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Parents should focus on finding balance that works for their family, rather than time limits.
Technology solutions can help reinforce parenting efforts by consistently applying boundaries.
What's happening on screens is more important than how often they are switched on.

Posted in Child Behavior, Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, screen time, screentime, teens, tweens

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