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Nurturing a healthy body image November 16, 2015

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Having a healthy body image means you feel comfortable in your own skin and don’t fixate on your imperfections.
When people suffer from a negative body image, it can put them at risk for things like depression, low self-esteem, and eating disorders.
By being a good example, teaching our children how to be media savvy, and focusing on their strengths, we can help them develop a healthy body image.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged body image, girls, teens, tweens

Learning how to drive starts now March 23, 2015

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At a very young age children are already learning driving habits from their parents’ examples.
Learning how to drive well is important—motor vehicle fatalities are the leading cause of death for 15 to 20 year olds.
Set a good example when driving and take time to teach your children about traffic laws.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged driving, parenting, safety, teens, tweens

Sleeping with a smartphone can disrupt your child’s sleep February 16, 2015

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Children who sleep with a smartphone or tablet in their room get less sleep and report feeling less well-rested than those who don’t.
Having a TV in the bedroom also contributed to less sleep, but had less effect than a small screen device.
Sleep plays an important role in a child’s mental and physical development.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged screens, sleeping, teens, tweens

Study shows that cool kids struggle later November 17, 2014

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Teens in their early adolescence who are hyper-focused on being cool are more likely to have problems with substance abuse, criminal behavior, and managing social relationships.
Parents need to help support age-appropriate activities and not worry if their child isn’t popular.
In early adolescence, behaviors that once made teens appear cool and mature to their peers actually stunts their social and emotional growth.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged teens, tweens

E-cigarette use among Utah teens triples in only two years November 3, 2014

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E-cigarettes simulate smoking by turning a liquid into vapor that is then inhaled.
Although e-cigarettes are marketed as a safe-alternative to smoking, there are no long-term studies on their use and many preliminary studies have shown that they can carry a high level of toxins.
A lack of regulation has made e-cigarettes easy for teens to get a hold of, putting them at risk for a dangerous and hard to kick nicotine habit.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged smoking, teens, tobacco

Is My Teen Using Drugs or Alcohol? September 29, 2014

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You can tell normal teen behavior from signs of substance abuse by looking for larger patterns and supporting evidence.
Many of the signs aren’t a sure sign of substance abuse, but they are behaviors that parents should monitor closely.
If you think your child is using drugs, educate yourself and look for additional help.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged alcohol, drugs, parenting, teens, tweens

Dieting at a Young Age Can Lead to Obesity, Alcohol Abuse, and Eating Disorders September 8, 2014

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The younger a girl starts to diet, the more likely she is to have an eating disorder, to be obese or overweight, or to have problems with alcohol abuse.
Parents should avoid using diets as a way to help their children manage their weight.
Parents should instead focus on helping their daughters foster a positive body image and teaching them how to make healthy choices.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged alcohol, clean eating, middle childhood, obesity, teens, tweens, weight management

Study: PG-13 Movies Today Have More Violence than R-Rated Movies in the 80’s January 27, 2014

Article at a Glance Study shows that overall violence in movies has doubled since 1950, and gun violence has tripled since 1985. Movies that were given an R-rating in the 80’s would probably now only receive a PG-13 rating. Parents are encouraged to do their homework on a movie or video game before their kids … Continue reading “Study: PG-13 Movies Today Have More Violence than R-Rated Movies in the 80’s”

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged parenting, screen time, teens, tweens, violence

Is Your Child Overscheduled? December 23, 2013

Article at a Glance There is no “right” level of activity. It depends largely on your child and your family. Children who are overscheduled will show symptoms like depression, anxiety, irritability, restlessness, and over tiredness. Don’t let external pressures influence how much your child is involved in. Focus on what is right for your child. … Continue reading “Is Your Child Overscheduled?”

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged anxiety, middle childhood, parenting, stress, teens, tweens

Monitoring Online Behavior: Do You Really Know What Your Kids are Doing Online? August 26, 2013

Article at a Glance Protect your kids by learning more about which apps and services they use and establishing family rules about online behavior. There are many apps and software options that can help you monitor your children online. Don’t get overwhelmed. Start early and take it one step at a time. Parents are used … Continue reading “Monitoring Online Behavior: Do You Really Know What Your Kids are Doing Online?”

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged internet safety, safety, screen time, teens, tweens

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