Parenting Resources
The following guides and articles cover a range of health topics, with tips for parents, tips for kids and teens, recommended reading/viewing, and crisis resources put together by the pediatric experts at Rady Children’s. These guides are not meant to replace your child’s professional healthcare team, but rather, to supplement it by giving you helpful tips and tools all in one place.
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Heat waves and water safety: What every parent and caregiver should know
Protect your family during heat waves with pediatrician-approved advice on preventing heat illness, staying cool, and keeping kids safe around water.
Supporting body positivity in children and teens
Expert insights on body positivity in children and teens, including early warning signs, social media pressures, and how families can build confidence.
Five tips to prepare a child with a chronic condition for school
The bottom line: start early. Talk with your child’s health care and school team, and make sure your child knows how to ask for help.
Child and teen grief support after a loss
Expert advice on child and teen support through grief, including honest communication, coping with loss, and when to seek additional help.
Cyclospora in Kids: Symptoms, Produce Safety & Prevention Tips
Cyclospora is making headlines, but there’s no need to panic — or skip the produce aisle. A CHOC pediatric infectious disease specialist explains cyclospora symptoms in kids, the dehydration signs worth watching for and the simple washing habits that protect your family.
Stroller safety: keeping your baby cool on hot summer days
A few simple habits can keep your little one safe and comfortable every time you head outside.
