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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Articles
Preteens and skincare: What parents should know
Should teens and preteens be using so many skincare products with fancy ingredients? A pediatric dermatologist answers parents’ questions.
CHOC’s rehab team helps patient heal: Isa’s story
11-year-old Isa had to relearn everything after treatment for FIRES, a rare epilepsy disorder. With help from CHOC rehab, he’s thriving.
Taking care of you: 5 coping strategies for parents and caregivers
A CHOC mental health expert demonstrates five coping tips for parents and caregivers through video, and discusses the importance of self-care.
Supporting your child after the death of a pet
A CHOC mental health expert helps parents guide their kids and teens through the loss of a family pet, and offers tips for dealing with grief.
8 superfoods to boost your child’s diet
A CHOC dietitians explains superfoods, and how adding them to your child’s diet can benefit their health and nutrition.
Mononucleosis (mono) myths debunked
A CHOC expert addresses common myths and facts about mononucleosis (mono) or “the kissing disease” in kids and teens.