Warm weather and no school often means family travel time. By road or air, here are 12 tips to help you and your kids have fun and travel safe this summer. On the Road Buckle up! Using seatbelts is the single most important thing a family can do to stay safe in the car. Check […]

A hit of caffeine from morning coffee or an afternoon energy shot may be OK for adults, but can prove problematic for children. What is Caffeine? You can find caffeine in coffee, soda, ice cream, chocolate, energy drinks, medication and more, but contrary to popular belief, it’s not a nutrient. Instead, it’s a naturally-occurring stimulant […]

My daughter, Heather, was born with Down syndrome. This brought us to Primary Children’s Hospital many times. We saw many therapists and she had multiple minor surgeries. At age 10, she was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphatic Leukemia). At this point our casual relation with the hospital became a constant reality. She had a very difficult strain of ALL […]

Never Leave A Child Alone in a Car Babies and young kids can sometimes sleep so peacefully that we forget they’re even there. It can also be tempting to leave a baby alone in a car while we quickly run into the store. Leaving a child alone in a car, however, can lead to serious […]

In the hands of toddlers and diaper bags, food pouches are becoming an increasingly popular option for hungry children. Those convenient foil packets filled with a variety of fruits and vegetables, and sometimes whole grains, offer an easy way to sneak in valuable nutrients that children often refuse otherwise. Still, they’re far from perfect, and […]

Two University of Utah School of Medicine professors, a handful of fly rods and a host of fishing flies came together for a wonderful weekend escape for a group of Primary Children’s Hospital cancer patients and their families. Tim Jenkins and Ki Aston were the brains behind the event. They’ve loved fishing since they were […]