All ages

Parent and child high five at CHOC pediatrician's office

TOPIC GUIDE

Cold and Flu

toddler with brown hair watches tablet in lap

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The effects of screen time on children: The latest research parents should know

A mother examines her child's face

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Parvovirus: What parents should know

magnifying class zooming in on bed bugs

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Bed bugs and kids: A guide for parents

toddler girl touches painful ear

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Swimmer’s ear and kids: What parents should know

A gloved hand holding a magnifying glass over a skin mole on the back of a girl's neck

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Moles and kids: An ultimate guide for parents

Small black and red bug on a person's finger

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Ticks and kids: What parents should know

Rows of eggs in different colors

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Are eggs good for kids?

Child sits on potty-training toilet

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Your child’s pee: An ultimate guide

Parent and child read nutrition facts label at the grocery store

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How to read a nutrition facts label

Child and mom play outdoors together

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Physical activity tips for parents and caregivers

Siblings playing on slide at playground

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Physical activity ideas for parents and children

Child playing soccer - Physical activity for stress relief guide from CHOC

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Physical Activity Overview

Child and cat looking at each other in front of tree

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

For kids and teens: 5 ways to honor your pet

Kid's hands hold toilet paper roll - CHOC pee palette

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CHOC Pee Palette

Child and dog look out the window - how to help your child grieve the loss of their pet. Advice from CHOC

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Supporting your child after the death of a pet

Child in cape holds broccoli - superfoods for kids from a CHOC registered dietitian

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8 superfoods to boost your child’s diet

Parent and daughter have fun while eating healthy - they hold bell peppers over eyes while smiling

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How to make eating healthy fun for kids and teens

Two teens walk down the sidewalk with wildfire smoke in the background

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Wildfires and children’s health: What parents should know

Dr. Arnaldo checks patient's ears - 5 questions to ask your child's pediatrician

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5 questions to ask your pediatrician at your child’s next checkup

Child smiles while holding lettuce - brain-boosting foods from CHOC

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Brain-boosting foods for kids

child blowing nose - snot colors and what they mean from CHOC

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Snot and kids: What do those colors mean?

Girl blows nose - Snot colors handout from CHOC

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Decoding your child’s snot colors

New Year's resolutions for families

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Are New Year’s resolutions actually helpful? Get advice from a CHOC expert

Weight loss in kids - two kids run next to each other

PODCAST

How to help your child safely lose weight

Kids with a childcare teacher - how to choose the best child care option for your child

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How to choose the best place for child care for your child

Two kids sit in front of fire - holiday safety tips for families from CHOC

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Keeping kids and teens safe this holiday season

PODCAST

Fevers in children

Young athlete puts head in hands while playing basketball - Tips for preventing athlete burnout from a CHOC Sports Medicine Physician

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How to prevent burnout in young athletes

Una niña mira a la cámara: comprender el estigma cultural de la salud mental

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Entendiendo el rol del estigma cultural a la hora de buscar servicios de salud mental

Young girl coughs into hand

PODCAST

Understanding your child’s cough

Teen struggles with a panic attack - holds face in hands

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No need to panic! How to help your child during a panic attack

Halloween safety tips for families from CHOC - family in costume trick-or-treats at a neighbor's door

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How to celebrate Halloween safely with your kids and teens

the backs of two young women holding hands

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How to respond to your child when they come out

Child with trouble sleeping - what parents should know about Melatonin

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What parents should know about melatonin

Parent looks at child's knee on court - child is in pain holding knee next to a basketball

PODCAST

Treating your child’s sports injury

Young child smiles while brushing her teeth, look right into the camera, wearing yellow

ARTICLE

How to help kids develop executive functioning skills

The backs of two sisters wearing life vests sitting on the dock of the lake

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CHOC experts answer parents’ questions about water safety

Child looks to camera and smiles while in classroom

PODCAST

Supporting academic wellness through mental wellness

Child plays on jungle gym and smiles - 5 ways to keep kids cool during hot summer weather

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Tips for keeping kids cool during hot weather

Child sweats in hot summer weather

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5 ways to keep kids cool during hot weather

Eric Mammen, music therapist, play guitar with a patient at CHOC Hospital in Orange

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How music and lyrics can help kids cope: Q&A with a CHOC music therapist

Teen eats granola bar with mountain behind her. How to teach teens and kids positive nutrition habits

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How to talk positively about nutrition and healthy eating with kids

Child with severe allergies blows nose

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What parents should know about anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions) in kids

Child blows nose

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An ultimate guide to avoiding indoor triggers for kids with asthma and allergies

child coughing

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What does my child’s cough mean?

Child sick with fever during the Motrin and Tylenol shortage

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Tylenol and Motrin shortage: Safety tips for pain and fever-reducing medications

child sick with a respiratory illness

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Best practices for preventing respiratory illnesses in children

young child gives thumbs up after getting a flu shot

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Treatments and tips to help kids with the flu feel better

Little girl blows nose because of RV, EV, EV-D68 viruses

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Rhinoviruses, enteroviruses and EV-D68: What parents should know

Little boy puts finger in ear

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Ear infections and kids: What parents should know

child sick in bed

ARTICLE

Why is my child always sick? A pediatrician answers your questions

little girl dressed up as a witch for halloween with pumpkin bucket

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How to celebrate Halloween safely to reduce the risk of COVID-19