2019 - Utah Valley Pediatrics

Post-Holiday Healthy Snack Ideas December 16, 2019

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You can get back to healthy eating even if junk food has infiltrated your home over the holidays.
Get your family back on track track with wholesome snack options that will help them recharge.
Toss the candy and junk food and replace it with helathy and wholesome alternatives.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles

Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Kids December 16, 2019

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Resolutions offer a great way to teach SMART goal setting at time when support is high.
Learning how to set and achieve goals builds self-esteem and healthy habits.
Goals should be simple, measurable, and something your child can control.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles

New Office Opening in Mapleton December 2, 2019

The physicians of Utah Valley Pediatrics are pleased to announce that we will be opening a new Mapleton office on January 13, 2020. The Mapleton office will be open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5:00 pm. This office will be staffed with the Spanish Fork pediatricians you already know and love. Set appointments with Doctors … Continue reading “New Office Opening in Mapleton”

Posted in UV Pediatric Notices | Tagged locations, mapleton, Mapleton Office

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

Childproofing the Garage, Storage Areas, and Yard November 4, 2019

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Potential dangers are not just inside the house but in the surrounding storage and outdoor areas as well.
Tools, chemicals, fertilizers, and fuels are all hazards in the garage that should be safely stored away.
Outdoor areas are the leading cause of accidental drownings, major burns, and falls.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged childproofing, parenting, parenting tips, safety

Childproofing the Living Spaces and Laundry Room October 29, 2019

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Crawling around a room on your hands and knees is the best way to find potential hazards.
Teaching caution about what children shouldn't touch is as important as ensuring there are not any safety issues in a room.
Safeguards should always be in place for anything with water and electrical when childproofing your home.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged childproofing, parenting, parenting tips, safety

Childproofing Your Bedrooms October 16, 2019

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Ensuring furniture and equipment meets safety standards is an important step for childproofing your child's room.
Scanning your bedrooms for choking hazards and moving them out of reach can help protect your child.
Securing medicine and firearms is an essential part of childproofing your home.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged childproofing, parenting, parenting tips, safety

Childproofing the Kitchen and Bathroom October 9, 2019

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While the majority of childhood injuries happy at home, they can be prevented with a few simple steps.
As your child hits new milestones, you will have to continually childproof your home, room by room.
Start by childproofing the kitchen and bathroom(s) in your home.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged childproofing, parenting, parenting tips, safety

How to Dress Your Baby in Winter October 7, 2019

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Cold winter months make it so babies need help regulating their body temperature.
As a rule of thumb, dress your baby in the same number of layers you would wear plus one.
Bulky outerwear can interfere with the proper fit of car seat restraints.

Posted in Child Safety, Fall/Winter Tips, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged car seat safety, cold weather, parenting, parenting tips, safety, snow, winter months

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