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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.
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Body care tips for boys with autism
Discover essential body care tips for boys with autism to stay fresh, clean, and confident while navigating the changes of puberty.
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Comprenda el trastorno de evitación/restricción de la ingesta de alimentos (ARFID)
Conozca más sobre este nuevo trastorno de salud mental en el que una persona limita la cantidad y el tipo de alimento que consume en función de las diferentes características del alimento.
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5 Tips for caregivers to boost patient-doctor communication
Clear communication between doctors and caregivers can help boost patient-doctor communication, build trust, and improve your child’s health outcomes.
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How to prepare your teen to eat healthy while in college
A clinical dietician at CHOC shares tips for parents to prepare their teen to eat healthy in college, from cooking skills to smart snack choices.
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Baby-led weaning vs. spoon-feeding: Which is best for your baby’s first foods?
Explore the pros and cons of baby-led weaning vs. spoon-feeding to find the best method for introducing solids to your baby.
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How to help when your child doesn’t want to go to school
Get help when your child doesn’t want to go to school and prevent issues like truancy and low self-esteem while supporting their well-being.
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La comunidad como medicina: cómo construir una comunidad para usted y su hijo y beneficiarse de ella
Obtenga consejos sobre cómo construir una comunidad para usted y su hijo.
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Patient’s journey illustrates strength of neuro-oncology programs at CHOC, Rady Children’s
Trent Cirigliano, 13, spent two years at CHOC and Rady Children’s for treatment of a brain tumor that included proton therapy and a clinical trial.
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Easton’s cranioversary: Strength beyond the scar
At five months old, Easton had cranial vault remodeling to correct skull shape abnormalities. Now, he celebrates his ‘cranioversary’ or ‘scar day’ each year.
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Influenza B: What parents should know
With influenza B cases on the rise, a CHOC expert offers advice to parents about the virus.
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Measles outbreaks: What parents need to know
Measles is one of the most contagious infections. To prevent the spread of measles, about 95% or more of the population must be immunized.
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14 Protein-rich snacks and meal ideas
Including protein-rich snacks and meals throughout the day can support children’s growth, build muscle, boost focus, and keep them full.
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A heart of resilience: Three open-heart surgeries later
Diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome before birth, Ezra has had three open-heart surgeries, yet his determination to live life to the fullest never fades.
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A debate champion at age 11, Grace Olivera doesn’t let asthma slow her down
From frequent ER visits to thriving as a debate champion, Grace Olivera’s battle with asthma was transformed with CHOC’s Breathmobile/Wellness on Wheels.
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7 Heart-healthy superfoods to boost your child’s heart health
Support your child’s heart health with nutrient-packed superfoods and simple tips for adding them to their diet.
Topics
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Appendicitis
- Arthritis
- Artificial Intelligence
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Bedwetting
- Bike and Helmet Safety
- Birth Defects
- Blood Donations
- Bullying
- Cancer / Oncology
- Car and Travel Safety
- Celiac
- Child Life
- Cleft Lip
- Cochlear implants
- Cold and Flu
- Concussions
- Controlled Substances
- Coping with chronic illness
- COVID-19
- Critical Care
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Dentistry
- Depression
- Dermatology
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Driving
- Ear Infections
- Ears, Nose, Throat / Otolaryngology
- Eating Disorders
- Emergency
- Endocrinology
- Epilepsy / Seizures
- First Aid
- Food Allergies
- Fun Activities
- Gastroenterology
- Genetics
- Halloween
- Headaches
- Health
- Heart / Cardiology
- Hematology
- Hernia
- Holidays
- Home and Window Safety
- Hot Weather Safety
- Hydration
- Hygiene
- Immunizations / Vaccinations
- Immunology
- Infectious Disease
- Internet / Online Safety
- Lactation / Breastfeeding
- Leukemia
- Maternal-Fetal Care
- Medication
- Mental Health
- Metabolics
- Neonatology / NICU
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- New Year
- Nutrition
- Nutrition and Lactation
- Obesity
- Orthopaedics
- Outdoor Safety
- Palliative Care
- Parenting
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pharmacy
- PICU Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Plastic Surgery
- Primary Care / Family Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Psychosis
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Rare Disease
- Recipes
- Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Rheumatology
- Safety
- School
- Scoliosis
- Screen Time and Social Media
- Seasonal
- Sexual Health
- Sleep Safety
- Sleeping
- Speech therapy
- Sports and Fitness
- Sports Medicine
- Stroke
- Suicide Prevention
- Summer Safety
- Sun Safety and Skin Protection
- Thanksgiving
- Tonsils
- Transition to Adult Health Care
- Traumatic Events
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Urology
- Vision / Ophthalmology
- Water Safety and Drowning Prevention
