Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Educational Class rescheduled
We are going to be changing the Educational Class to Tuesday Sept 25 instead of Weds, August 1st:)...We are so excited for this great night and needed to reschedule so more people can come when they are not off vacationing! School will be in soon and it will be a perfect time to give you more information about educational tools! More details to come soon :)....
Friday, July 27, 2012
Travel tip with children: AAP suggestions
Traveling with children can be a delight and a challenge. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has the following tips for safe and stress-free family travel.
Traveling by Airplane
- Allow your family extra time to get through security - especially when traveling with younger children.
- Have children wear shoes and outer layers of clothing that are easy to take off for security screening.
- Strollers can be brought through airport security and gate-checked to make travel with small children easier.
- Talk to your children about the security screening process before coming to the airport. Let them know that bags (backpack, dolls, etc.) must be put in the X ray machine and will come out the other end and be returned to them.
- Discuss the fact that it’s against the law to make threats such as; “I have a bomb in my bag.” Threats made jokingly (even by a child) can delay the entire family and could result in fines.
- Arrange to have a car seat at your destination or bring your own along. Airlines will typically allow families to bring a child’s car seat as an extra luggage item with no additional luggage expense.
- When traveling on an airplane, a child is best protected when properly restrained in a car seat appropriate for the age, weight and height of the child until the child weighs more than 40 lbs. and can use the aircraft seat belt. The car seat should have a label noting that it is FAA-approved. Belt-positioning booster seats cannot be used on airplanes, but they can be checked as luggage (usually without baggage fees) for use in rental cars and taxis.
- Although the FAA allows children under age 2 to be held on an adult’s lap, the AAP recommends that families explore options to ensure that each child has her own seat. If it is not feasible to purchase a ticket for a small child, try to select a flight that is likely to have empty seats.
- Pack a bag of toys and snacks to keep your child occupied during the flight.
- In order to decrease ear pain during descent, encourage your infant to nurse or suck on a bottle. Older children can try chewing gum or drinking liquids with a straw.
- Wash hands frequently, and consider bringing hand-washing gel to prevent illnesses during travel.
- Consult your pediatrician before flying with a newborn or infant who has chronic heart or lung problems or with upper or lower respiratory symptoms.
- Consult your pediatrician if flying within 2 weeks of an episode of an ear infection or ear surgery.
International Travel
- If traveling internationally, check with your doctor to see if your child might need additional vaccines, and make sure your child is up-to-date on routine vaccinations.
- In order to avoid jet lag, adjust your child’s sleep schedule 2-3 days before departure. After arrival, children should be encouraged to be active outside or in brightly lit areas during daylight hours to promote adjustment.
- Road travel can be extremely hazardous in developing countries. Make sure each passenger is buckled and that children use the appropriate car seat. Let your driver know you are not in a hurry, and that you will reward safe driving.
- Conditions at hotels and other lodging may not be as safe as those in the U.S. Carefully inspect for exposed wiring, pest poisons, paint chips, or inadequate stairway or balcony railings.
- Stay within arm’s reach of children while swimming, as pools may not have safe, modern drain systems and both pools and beaches may lack lifeguards.
- When traveling, be aware that cribs or play yards provided by hotels may not meet current safety standards. If you have any doubt about the safety of the crib or play yard, ask for a replacement or consider other options.
Traveling by Car
- Always use a car seat for infants and young children. All infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car seat until 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer. Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing height or weight limit, she should ride in a forward-facing car seat. Click here for updated recommendations on safe car seat travel.
- Most rental car companies can arrange for a car seat if you are unable to bring yours along.
- A child who has outgrown her car seat with a harness (she has reached the top weight or height allowed for her seat, her shoulders are above the top harness slots, or her ears have reached the top of the seat) should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belt fits properly (usually when the child reaches about 4' 9" in height and is between 8 to 12 years of age).
- All children under 13 years of age should ride in the rear seat of vehicles.
- Never place a rear-facing car seat in the front seat of a vehicle that has an air bag.
- Set a good example by always wearing a seat belt, even in a taxi.
- Children often become restless or irritable when on a long road trip. Keep them occupied by pointing out interesting sights along the way and by bringing soft, lightweight toys and favorite music for a sing-along.
- Plan to stop driving and give yourself and your child a break about every two hours.
- Never leave your child alone in a car, even for a minute. Temperatures inside the car can reach deadly levels in minutes, and the child can die of heat stroke.
- In addition to a travelers’ health kit, parents should carry safe water and snacks, child-safe hand wipes, diaper rash ointment, and a water- and insect-proof ground sheet for safe play outside.
Sources:
- AAP policy statement: Restraint Use in Aircraft
- HealthyChildren.org: Car Safety Seats, A Guide for Families
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Centers for Disease Control
**info from the AAP and healthchildren.org
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Protecting Children from Extreme Heat
Summer is still here and even a few days of lower temperatures there are many hot days to come.
Extreme heat can cause children to become sick in several ways. Make sure to protect your child from the heat as much as possible, watch for symptoms, and call your doctor if you see any develop. Here are a few tips from the AAP
Preventing Effects of Extreme Heat:
- Plan to have a cool, air-conditioned space for your child. If your home does not have air-conditioning, find a nearby building that does. Libraries can be a great place for a cool retreat from the heat.
- Make sure your child stays hydrated. Encourage her to drink water regularly, even before she asks for it.
- Plan for more time to rest than usual; heat can often make children feel tired.
- When your child is feeling hot, give him a cool bath or water mist to cool down.
- Don’t forget about the effects of sun exposure.
- Never leave children in a car or other closed motor vehicle, especially when temperatures are high. The temperature inside the car can become much higher than the outside temperature, and can rise to temperatures that cause death.
Potential Health Effects:
Extreme heat can make children sick in many ways, including:
- Dehydration
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat cramps
- Heat stroke
When to Call Your Child’s Doctor:
Call your child’s doctor immediately if he or she develops any of the following symptoms. Your child’s doctor can advise you on the next best course of action and whether an immediate evaluation is needed.- Faintness
- Extreme tiredness
- Headache
- Fever
- Intense thirst
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Breathing faster or deeper than normal
- Skin numbness or tingling
- Muscle aches
- Muscle spasms
Monday, July 23, 2012
July 24th we are open for Holiday!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Have you signed up for our Learning workshop?....On Studio 5 this week there was a glimpse of some of the tools they use! Come and Join us and they will answer your questions. Check out this link to Studio 5 and make sure you sign up for the class it is less than 2 weeks away!!! See you then!!
PREPARE your child
for a SUCCESSFUL school year!
Learn EASY and FUN ways to empower your
child to be a lifelong learner!
Introducing an EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
for the parents of children in preschool
through Grade 1
Wednesday, AUGUST 1st 7:00 pm
Willowcreek Pediatrics Office
$20 per person. Register at the front office or
call 801-942-1800 and ask to speak to Margie
Space is limited; reserve your seat NOW!
Featuring life-changing, research-based
information to implement simple & fun
practice lessons that include:
**Goals for learning
**interesting texts
**Fun, real-world experiences
**Expert Reading strategies
Presented by reading experts:
Emily Swan, Ph.D & Michelle Roderick, M.Ed.
For Free parenting tips prior to attending visit:
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Reminder--Health Fair July 13th & July 14th!
Health Fair July 13 and July 14th!
Did you remember to come and visit us at the Health Fair this weekend??....Come and join us at the First Annual KTVU Health Fair at South Towne Expo Center July 13th and 14th from 11 am- 8pm. (Friday and Saturday) It is Free so bring the whole family! We will have great information on keeping your kids healthy, safe and happy this summer as well as goodies for the kids and a drawing for an iPad! Look for the Wasatch Pediatrics Logo--We can't wait to see you!Check out http://www.kutv.com/custom/health-expo/ For more information and we hope to see you there!!!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Educational Seminar at Willow Creek Pediatrics
We are so excited to announce a Educational Seminar at Willow Creek Pediatrics. Many of you my remember Emily Swan ,who did the reading series for our blog, and she will be co-teaching a class in a few weeks! Here are all the details below. Please contact our office ASAP so you can reserve your spot, space is limited:)....
PREPARE your child
for a SUCCESSFUL school year!
Learn EASY and FUN ways to empower your
child to be a lifelong learner!
Introducing an EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
for the parents of children in preschool
through Grade 1
Wednesday, AUGUST 1st 7:00 pm
Willowcreek Pediatrics Office
$20 per person. Register at the front office or
call 801-942-1800 and ask to speak to Margie
Space is limited; reserve your seat NOW!
Featuring life-changing, research-based
information to implement simple & fun
practice lessons that include:
**Goals for learning
**interesting texts
**Fun, real-world experiences
**Expert Reading strategies
Presented by reading experts:
Emily Swan, Ph.D & Michelle Roderick, M.Ed.
For Free parenting tips prior to attending visit:
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Health Fair July 13 and July 14th!
Check out http://www.kutv.com/custom/health-expo/ For more information and we hope to see you there!!!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Happy Fourth of July! Hours and Safety Reminder
As a reminder check out these links to FIREWORK safety! Have a great and Safe weekend!
**Firework Safety Reminder Blog
**pic from funmunch.com
Monday, July 2, 2012
Inspiring story
Maryland runner Doug Masiuk hits road in fight against diabetes. Maryland’s Doug Masiuk overcomes “death sentence” to trek across United States.
Bill Oram | The Salt Lake Tribune
First Published Jun 30 2012 04:21 pm
He started running in San Francisco, but that’s not where Doug Masiuk’s story begins. For that, you’d have to pinpoint the moment in time his immune system started attacking the cells in his pancreas responsible for producing insulin.
To get to San Francisco, you’d have to fast-forward through teenage years of self-doubt, lethargy in his 20s and, finally, find the resurgence of his 30s. Then you’d be at the starting point.
Earlier this month, Masiuk, from Annapolis, Md., started a quest to run across the country to raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes, the disease everyone assumed would kill him and instead has given him a reason to live.
That’s right. Run. From San Francisco to New York City in 127 days.
"We try to get about a marathon a day," says Bryce Northington, one of Masiuk’s three travel partners. A marathon is 26.2 miles long, which would be a light day for Masiuk, an ultramarathoner whose lifetime best is 81 miles — essentially Salt Lake to Logan.
Monday will be Day 26, and Masiuk will begin a several-day stay in Salt Lake City, where he will meet with diabetics, including the local Delinquent Pancreas Club. Hey, they lack insulin, not senses of humor.
For most of his 36 years, Masiuk wasn’t a runner. Then an aunt died. Dead in her 50s, heart attack at her desk. Masiuk saw the future. So he tried running.
He vomited.
He slept for two days and tried again. And again. Soon enough ...
"I discovered I had a talent to go far," he says.
Since he started running he’s cut his insulin doses by 75 percent.
"Diabetics before me in previous generations weren’t always this lucky," he says. "When I was diagnosed it was called a death sentence." (to read the full article......)
FULL ARTICLE
For more on Masiuk’s journey, visit www.1run.org
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