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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

A Guide to Parent School Involvement February 15, 2020

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Studies show involved parents have kids that are more likely to excel in school.
Involvement comes in many forms and opportunities are available for working parents.
By being strategic and proactive, working parents can get involved early.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged school, volunteering, working parent

6 Common Newborn Rashes February 10, 2020

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Newborn rashes are common, and most don't require medical treatment.
Rashes, like eczema, have a genetic pre-disposition and can be treated with moisturizing cream.
Environmental factors, such as heat and allergens, can also cause newborns to develop a rash.

Posted in Infants, Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged at-home treatment, eczema, rash, rashes

Temper tantrums: A parent’s survival guide January 16, 2020

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Tantrums are a normal part of growing up as children start to assert their independence and learn how to express emotions.
Teach your child that anger is a common feeling and how to express it constructively.
Teach children that they can get your attention with good behavior instead of seeking negative attention.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged parenting, tantrums, toddlers

7 Ways to Ease Cold and Flu Symptoms Without Medicine January 13, 2020

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Very few cold & flu medicines are suitable for young children.
Parents always want to help but are sometimes at a loss on what to do.
Ease their symptoms with seven simple suggestions.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged cold, cold & flu, flu, flu season, natural remedies

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

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