Article at a Glance Most sore throats are part of a viral cold, but strep throat is caused by bacteria. Sore throats caused by strep generally last longer and aren’t accompanied by other cold symptoms. Most colds can be treated at home, but strep throat will need to be treated by your pediatrician. What is … Continue reading “Strep Throat Q&A”
Article at a Glance Swallowing a button battery can cause severe injury and potentially even death in less than two hours. If you believe your child has ingested a button battery, go directly to the emergency room. Search your home for any devices that use these batteries and place them where your children can’t get … Continue reading “Button Batteries Can Be a Huge Health Hazard For Small Children”
Article at a Glance Use “Is Your Child Sick?” to find information about nearly 100 pediatric symptoms, advice on when to call a doctor, and information about home treatments. Find health tips, information on medical conditions, parenting advice, medical dosage charts, immunization schedules, and surveys and questionnaires. We have all been there. Up in the … Continue reading “Using Our Website: Giving Parents Good Advice and Peace of Mind”
Caramel apples are yummy, but a little daunting to eat. Little ones will find this scaled-down version a bit easier to take a bite out of. But the big question is, does an apple a day keep the doctor away—even if it is covered in caramel, chocolate, and marshmallows? Ingredients Washed apples Bag of caramels … Continue reading “Caramel Apple Buffet”
Article at a Glance Flu shots and hand washing are two of the best ways to protect your family against viral illnesses. Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections, not on viral infections like the cold or flu. If you need help determining how sick your child is, use our “Is Your Child Sick?” tool. It … Continue reading “The Ultimate Cold and Flu Survival Guide”
Article at a Glance Teens who sext are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Teens who had sexted were seven times more likely to be sexually active and twice as likely to be having unprotected sex than those who had never sexted. Help your child understand the risks of sexting and other risky … Continue reading “Studies Find that Sexting is Linked to Risky Sexual Behavior”
Article at a Glance Learning how to read well by the end of the third grade is an important milestone to learning how to understand material from textbooks and other assignments. Early exposure to books is one of the most important factors to learning how to be a good reader. Making school attendance a priority … Continue reading “Third Grade—A Crucial Time For Reading Skills”
Article at a Glance Interacting with active children can make your child more active. Rather than invest in an expensive exercise program, try putting your child in a more active social group. A recent study shows that interacting with active children can make your child more active. The study, published in Pediatrics, shows that children … Continue reading “Skip the Exercise Program and Make a Friend Instead”
Article at a Glance Most offenders are known to the child; they may be family members, relatives, friends, teachers, coaches, babysitters, and others in positions of authority. The offender usually uses coercion and manipulation, not physical force. Open communication is very important with your child: most children are very hesitant to talk about it and … Continue reading “Tips for Preventing and Identifying Child Sexual Abuse”
Dr. Phil Freestone will be retiring from his practice as of September 27th in order to serve his church as President of the Dominican Republic Missionary Training Center. We are excited for Dr. Freestone and the opportunity he has to share his talents with those in that part of the world. However, we will greatly … Continue reading “Dr. Bartholomew Joins Our Orem Cherry Tree Office to Replace Retiring Dr. Freestone”
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