October is Eat Better, Eat Together month! Did you know that eating as a family on a regular basis has been associated with improved social skills, better eating habits, and fewer behavioral problems in children. This is something that can be difficult for many families, especially those with children in different age ranges. Tips to…
There has been social buzz about child passenger safety. Statistics show that about half of all car seats are installed incorrectly! Car seats save lives! They reduce the risk of fatal injury in a crash by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers when properly installed and operated. Most adults don’t know that if…
National Video Game Day! This subject can be controversial. While too much of anything can be a bad thing, video games in moderation can have some benefits for your children. This type of play actually may strengthen a range of cognitive skills such as spatial navigation, reasoning, memory and perception, according to several studies. “This…
The world is facing a global epidemic of diet-related chronic disease. In fact, according to a 2020 article published in The BMJ, “one of every five deaths across the globe is attributable to suboptimal diet, more than any other risk factor including tobacco.” What you choose to eat has profound effects on your overall health.…
It’s never not the right time to teach your kids about financial literacy! A good place to start is by talking about good debt vs. bad debt. You can also help make money more visible and tangible to your kids by using cash and change vs credit cards. A good method to introduce this for…
Its summer in Utah and one things parents need to be aware of is spider bites! About 60 species of spiders in North America can bite a human. Fortunately, only a few species can cause significant poisonings. Death rarely occurs. However, bites from the black widow and brown recluse spiders have been known to cause…
How do I know that Vaccines are safe for my child? How is the vaccine schedule drafted and decided upon? During the Pandemic, an estimated 25 million children missed their immunizations last year worldwide. This is the largest decline in immunizations reported in 30 years. A similar trend occurred in the 2021-2022 school year, leading…
Migraines are a type of headache that affects millions of people worldwide. They are often described as a throbbing pain on one side of the head and can last for hours or even days. Symptoms of migraines can also include sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting, which can make daily life difficult for…
One trend we see during sick season is parents being concerned about fevers. A fever is usually caused by infections from viruses (such as a cold or the flu) or bacteria (such as strep throat or some ear infections). The fever itself is not the disease, only a sign that the body’s defenses are trying…
Today is national healthy weight and healthy look day! In the healthcare field, we try to not have conversations centered on weight, instead have conversations based around healthy lifestyles. It’s common for children to have an increase weight gain during typical growth spurts or during early puberty. The best thing we can do to…