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 CHOC. 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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Diagnosed at age 20 with cancer, she knows the value of being treated at CHOC
At 20, UCLA student Zoe Borchard’s life was upended by cancer—until CHOC’s AYA program offered care, community, and support to help her move forward.

A nurse’s lasting touch: Elijah and Cynthia’s story
This National Nurses Week – and always, we celebrate Cynthia and all nurses who make a profound difference in the lives of their patients.

Debbie’s lifelong commitment to serving others: From teacher to CHOC volunteer
Inspired by her daughter’s challenges with deafness and low vision, Debbie spent 23 years teaching special needs children and now volunteers at CHOC.

Body care tips for girls with autism
Discover essential body care tips for girls with autism to stay fresh, clean and confident while navigating the changes of puberty.

20 Years of heartfelt service: Adriana’s journey volunteering at CHOC
This May, Adriana celebrates 20 years and 2,700+ hours of volunteer service at CHOC, inspired by her recovery from a traumatic brain injury.

Cómo abordar el mutismo selectivo en niños
Conozca los signos, síntomas y tratamiento del mutismo selectivo en niños, incluidos los mitos sobre el raro trastorno de ansiedad infantil.