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Trick-or-Treating Safety Contract October 21, 2022

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Guidelines for children and parents to follow to avoid Covid-19.
Many parents don’t talk to their kids about safety every Halloween.
Use a Trick-or-Treating Safety Contract as a memorable and effective way to remind children how to be safe.

Posted in Child Safety, Fall/Winter Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged costumes, halloween, holidays, middle childhood, safety, trick or treating, tweens

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

Is my child ready for social media? May 18, 2022

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For most social media accounts, children should be 13 or older and be mature enough to make good choices online.
Commit to being proactive about your child’s use of social media.
Talk to your children about what is appropriate on social media and how to stay safe.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips, Teens | Tagged Instagram, internet safety, online safety, parenting, safety, Snapchat, social media, social media accounts, social media contract, social platforms, teens, TikTok, tweens

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

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

How Can I Get My Kids to Listen? May 24, 2021

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Good communication is about empathy and respect - on both sides.
If your kids seem to never listen, you may have trained this behavior.
Changing your communication behavior can re-train kids to listen the first time.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged attention, behavior, communication, conversation, early childhood, listening, parenting, praise, respect, tweens

Talking About School: Getting Your Child To Open Up October 15, 2020

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Asking your children open-ended questions encourages a more detailed response.
Some children need a little time after they get home from school to open up.
Be respectful of your children’s feelings and don’t try to solve their problems for them.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged communication, middle childhood, parenting, school, teens, tweens

What’s Happening to My Tween November 25, 2019

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The brain and body changes we associate with the teen years are already beginning at ages 8 through twelve.
Questions about sexuality, drugs, and body image are on your child’s mind earlier than you may expect.
As kids develop more autonomy, we need new, less direct, strategies to communicate.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged parenting, puberty, teens, tweens

Video Games for Kid: Pros and Cons November 21, 2019

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Video games can be used to help improve test scores, teach life and job skills, improve brain function, and encourage physical exercise.
Most video games are addictive by design and encourage a lot of sitting.
Because video game addiction can have a negative impact on social and physical health, parents should be aware of the symptoms.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged gaming, parenting, screen time, tweens, video games

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