Article at a Glance Instant gratification can lead to addiction and depression over time. Delayed gratification sets up your children for future success. Children struggle with delaying gratification; parents need to teach them. Encourage goal setting, patience, and good decision-making with your child. Every parent can relate to the struggle of dealing with a child … The post Benefits of Enforcing Delayed Gratification with Your Child appeared first on Utah Valley Pediatrics ..read more

Today’s After Hours Locations American Fork 801-756-5209 Open until 8pm Timpanogos 801-224-0421 Open until 9pm Saratoga Springs  801-407-6500 Open until 9pm Payson 801-465-2800 Open until 9pm The post After Hours Schedule — September 28th appeared first on Utah Valley Pediatrics ..read more

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The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the rapid spread of measles around the world, noting a 79 percent increase in cases compared to 2022, with more than 306,000 cases reported last year. As of April 18, 125 measles cases have been reported across 18 US jurisdictions in 2024. As a comparison, the entirety of 2023 saw 58 measles cases across 20 US jurisdictions. The Centers for Disease Control has issued an official health advisory to doctors and public health officials in the wake of increasing measles cases nationwide. This alert underlines the importance of ensuring ..read more

Negative emotions are an unpleasant and unavoidable part of life. These feelings often stem from the difference between expectations and reality. When negative emotions creep in during holidays, birthdays, and other events where people are expected to feel only positive emotions, anxiety and distress can become enhanced. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Studies show that accepting negative emotions, but not the situations that cause them, can lead to better overall psychological health. Parenting is hard, and negative emotions aren’t uncommon—for parents or children. Parents are esp ..read more

Article at a Glance Having a supportive partner can help reduce anxiety and depression levels in pregnant women. Attending as many prenatal appointments as possible shows your spouse that you’re an equal partner in the pregnancy. One of the most important ways to maintain a healthy relationship during pregnancy is by emphasizing and prioritizing open communication. Every pregnancy is different, so it’s important to be flexible and adaptable in your approach to supporting your expecting partner. Pregnancy brings a lot of change to a relationship. Before the baby is born, the expectant mother ..read more

Today’s After Hours Locations American Fork 801-756-5209 Open until 8pm Cherry Tree 801-224-4550 Open until 9pm Saratoga Springs  801-407-6500 Open until 9pm Spanish Fork 801-794-7947 Open until 9pm The post After Hours Schedule — October 2nd appeared first on Utah Valley Pediatrics ..read more

Today’s After Hours Locations American Fork 801-756-5209 Open until 2pm Timpanogos 801-224-0421 Open until 9pm Saratoga Springs  801-407-6500 Open until 2pm Spanish Fork 801-794-7947 Open until 4pm The post After Hours Schedule — September 30th appeared first on Utah Valley Pediatrics ..read more

Today’s After Hours Locations American Fork 801-756-5209 Open until 8pm Cherry Tree 801-224-4550 Open until 9pm Saratoga Springs  801-407-6500 Open until 9pm Spanish Fork 80-794-7947 Open until 9pm The post After Hours Schedule — September 29th appeared first on Utah Valley Pediatrics ..read more

Today’s After Hours Locations American Fork 801-756-5209 Open until 8pm Provo 801-373-8930 Open until 9pm Saratoga Springs  801-407-6500 Open until 9pm Payson 801-465-2800 Open until 9pm The post After Hours Schedule — September 27th appeared first on Utah Valley Pediatrics ..read more