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The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers April 11, 2016

Article at a Glance There is no one perfect discipline method for all kids. Easier-to-manage toddlers show improved behavior when offered choices, compromise, and reasoning. Harder-to-manage toddlers show improved behavior when choices and reasoning are balanced with timeouts and lost privileges for non-compliance. Just like clothing, when it comes to disciplining your toddler, “one-size-fits-all” is … Continue reading “The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers”

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

Do you know the new guidelines on cold and cough medications? April 4, 2016

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Children under 4 should not use cold and cough medication, and children ages 4 to 6 should only use them when directed by a doctor.
Cold and cough medicine can have dangerous and life-threatening side effects in young children.
The new guidelines are important and should be taken seriously by parents.

Posted in Child Safety, Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged cold & flu, dosage, ear nose & throat, medicine, winter

Easy Vegetable Tortellini Soup March 28, 2016

This soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and is made with fresh carrots, celery, kale and more. Best of all, the soup is cooked in one pot and tastes great as leftovers! Ingredients 1 tablespoon – olive oil 1/2 medium – onion 2 clove – garlic 1 medium – carrot 1 stalk – … Continue reading “Easy Vegetable Tortellini Soup”

Posted in Healthy Recipes | Tagged dinners, healthy eating, recipes

Bugs are scary. Superbugs are even scarier. March 21, 2016

Did you know that taking antibiotics when you don’t need them poses one of the world’s most significant public health risks? Unfortunately, overusing antibiotics causes antibiotic resistance. This is when a strain of bacteria becomes resistant to the multiple types of antibiotics. These superbugs become harder to treat and much more dangerous. Diseases that were … Continue reading “Bugs are scary. Superbugs are even scarier.”

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Health Alerts, Pediatric Articles | Tagged antibiotic resistance, antibiotics

Setting up the Healow App to Access Health Informtion March 14, 2016

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Utah Valley Pediatrics offers access to all your patient records through a new Apple and Android app called Healow.
Setup takes just a couple of minutes and will require your UVP Patient Portal username and password.
Once setup, use the app to send and receive messages, request appointments and more.

Posted in UV Pediatric Notices | Tagged Patient Portal, Practice Related

When there is a louse in your house March 7, 2016

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Lice are highly contagious and have a reputation for spreading quickly in places like schools and daycare.
Lice is spread by head-to-head contact and by sharing personal items, not because you are dirty.
The best way to get rid of lice is by acting quickly and being thorough.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged lice, middle childhood, school

Getting through to your teen about texting and driving February 29, 2016

Teen drivers, already a high-risk group, are 23 times more likely to crash when texting.
Parents can help by talking about the risks, modeling good behavior, defining a teen driving contract and using technological blocks.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged driving, safety, teens, texting

Paintball, airsoft, and BB guns less safe than believed February 22, 2016

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Study finds permanent eye injuries—including eye removal—not an uncommon outcome when children play with pellet style guns.
American Academy of Pediatrics and toy gun manufacturers stress the need for constant supervision and approved eye protection.
Toy guns can be confused for real guns and should be treated with the same safety rules.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged guns, middle childhood, safety, teens, tweens

What you need to know about eating disorders February 15, 2016

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Parents should be concerned if their children develop an unhealthy obsession about their weight.
The most common eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
Eating disorders can be life-threatening and require professional help to overcome.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged body image, eating disorder, teens, tweens

Building a good relationship with your pediatrician February 8, 2016

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Find a pediatrician who is a good fit with your family and who shares similar views on health issues.
Staying on top of well-child visits helps your pediatrician monitor your child’s growth and development, keep your child up-to-date on immunizations, and provide advice on any issues.
To get the most out of your visits, be sure to eliminate distractions, be familiar with your insurance plan, and arrive on time.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged choosing a pediatrician, pediatricians

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