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The following printable articles cover a range of health topics, with tips for parents, tips for kids and teens and recommended reading/viewing put together by the pediatric experts at CHOC. These articles 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.

December 19, 2024

How to help kids process self-harm and suicide content in media

Learn how to help kids process self-harm and suicide content in media with effective strategies and communication tips.
December 4, 2024

7 ways to encourage positive holiday eating habits in kids

A CHOC expert offers holiday tips like teaching the balance of enjoyment and nutrition, staying hydrated and getting creative with leftovers!
November 14, 2024

A.J., 16, courageously battles brain cancer

A.J. keeps defying the odds despite two relapses and illnesses that required him to twice go on hemodialysis and spend five weeks in CHOC’s PICU.
November 12, 2024

Can I take medications while breastfeeding?

Knowing what medications are safe to take while breastfeeding doesn’t have to be hard. A CHOC expert has advice and resources to get answers.
November 5, 2024

Walking pneumonia: What parents should know

With walking pneumonia cases on the rise, a CHOC pediatrician offers advice to parents about the common infection.
October 31, 2024

Community as medicine: How to build and benefit from community for your child and yourself

Get tips on building a community for yourself and your child.
October 24, 2024

Inpatient therapy proves to be key for getting patient to eat by mouth

Ein, now 6, sees great progress after intensive 19-day program, the only one of its kind on the West Coast.
October 22, 2024

Health literacy: Questions to ask at doctor’s appointments

This list of questions can help ensure parents fully understand their child’s medical diagnosis, treatment plans, medication and next steps.
October 17, 2024

Soft language: 7 simple language shifts parents can use to reduce fear in children

Learn from a CHOC expert how changing language around medical procedures can help reduce fear and confusion among children.
October 15, 2024

What is intuitive eating?

Intuitive eating allows improvements in relationships with food while breaking free from diet culture. Learn from a CHOC dietitian how kids and teens can start.
October 8, 2024

CHOC primary care offers support for new parents: Megan’s story

A new mother shares how CHOC’s primary care network and 24/7 nurse advice line supported her as she navigated a new life stage.
September 19, 2024

Kids and warts: An ultimate guide

Warts are a common childhood ailment that generally don’t cause illness or a health problem. Here, a CHOC pediatrician provides an overview.
September 17, 2024

Supporting oncology patients with neurocognitive late effects

CHOC experts provide an overview of the late neurocognitive effects of childhood cancer treatment to help caregivers better support patients.
September 10, 2024

How nutrition affects kids’ sleep

While numerous factors can affect sleep, we can do a lot to improve slumber – including paying attention to what we eat.
August 27, 2024

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

Get an overview of the latest research on the impacts of screen time on toddlers, kids and teens.