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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.

January 14, 2025

What causes unhealthy eating habits in kids?

Discover what causes unhealthy eating habits in kids and learn effective strategies to promote healthier choices.
January 8, 2025

Minimizing health effects of wildfires

Protect children from the health effects of wildfires with these key steps to minimize fire, smoke and high wind exposure.
January 8, 2025

11 ways parents can help children cope with fires

Here are 11 tips from CHOC experts that can help parents and caregivers support kids in coping with fires.
January 7, 2025

Tips for successful breastfeeding: Getting started in the early days

A CHOC lactation consultant offers key breastfeeding tips to help parents in the early days with a newborn.
January 1, 2025

5 Healthy eating tips for busy families

Discover healthy eating tips for busy families with time-saving strategies.
December 27, 2024

5 tips to limit junk food for kids

Learn how to limit junk food for kids with fun snack ideas, healthy meals, and simple tips to encourage better eating habits for the whole family.
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.