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Tag: Parenting Tips

Boost Your Child’s Development with Sparkler’s Play Feature

As parents, we’re always on the lookout for ways to support our child’s growth, but it can be challenging to know where to start. With Sparkler, a child development app available to Utah families, you gain access to tools that make it easier to engage with your child’s developmental journey. One standout feature is Sparkler’s

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How to Survive Daylight Saving Time 

Daylight saving time ends this year on November 3. It is common for people to change their clocks and their schedules on this day, “falling backward” for the purpose of utilizing our daylight time to the fullest. However, when it comes to a child’s sleep structure, it may be helpful to begin the  shift sooner

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Fostering Independence: Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids

Watching kids grow and develop is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, especially as they start mastering new skills and becoming more independent. One way to nurture this independence is by giving children age-appropriate chores. Not only does this foster a sense of responsibility, but it also builds self-confidence. By introducing small, manageable tasks early

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A Fun Tip to Help With Picky Eating

Picky eating is a frequent resource request we get from parents here at Help Me Grow Utah. We have many resources we like to send parents when it comes to picky eating, but here is a fun tip I like to share with the parents I work with: Involve your child in the cooking process! 

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The Importance of Setting Boundaries: A Guide for Parents

Setting boundaries is an essential part of ensuring a child’s healthy future. Just as guardrails and fences protect us physically, personal boundaries safeguard our emotional and mental well-being. This article will explore why boundaries are crucial, what constitutes a healthy boundary, and how parents can effectively teach these principles to their children. What Are Boundaries

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Why is my child so forgetful? What you need to know and how to help.

It may surprise you to learn that forgetfulness is an important part of memory (imagine the burden of remembering every single thing we ever experienced!). But for most intents and purposes, remembering things is, of course, very helpful. The question of why your child is so forgetful depends on many factors; first of all: developmental

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Myths, Misconceptions, & Methods: Raising Your Children Bilingual

Definitions: Majority Language – Most widely spoken language among a population (often one children will hear at school) Minority Language – Less widely spoken language among a population (often spoken in the home) I recently spoke to a friend from Mexico, who lives in the United States, and speaks Spanish to her almost 2-year-old at

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Social Media and Parenthood: Evaluating Your Expectations

Mom + Influencer = “Mom-fluencer” Most parents would agree that morning sickness, changing diapers, potty training, and tantrums are all far from being glamorous. The daily tasks of raising children certainly have their fair share of rewards, but they also come with fatigue, discouragement, self doubt, and frustration.  How do social media influencers make it

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