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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 8, 2022

Holiday-time tips for managing your child’s undesired behavior

A CHOC expert offers tips to parents whose kids many engage in undesired behaviors during the holiday season.
December 6, 2022

Making your home safe for a suicidal or self-harming child

A CHOC psychologist offers life-saving strategies to parents for keeping their home safe for children who have the urge for self-harm.
December 1, 2022

Identifying eating disorder symptoms in teens

A CHOC dietitian explains the warning signs and symptoms of eating disorders in teens, and what parents should watch for.
November 22, 2022

Coping with grief during the holidays

Grieving the loss of a loved one may feel amplified during the holiday season. A CHOC expert offers coping tips for grief at the holidays.
November 17, 2022

Mental health support leads to supporting others: Sophie’s story

After Sophie received support for anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and disordered eating at CHOC, she strived to help others.
November 15, 2022

‘Type 1 diabetes is a part of who I am’: Hamza’s Story

With help from CHOC, Hamza’s learned how to manage his Type 1 diabetes and still enjoys his favorite foods and activities.
November 10, 2022

Mechanical bull riding may cause severe injuries in kids

A CHOC research study discovers the injury risks and safety of mechanical bull riding for kids and encourages more safety precautions.
November 8, 2022

Button battery ingestion and kids: What parents should know

If kids ingest a button battery, they may require surgery. CHOC experts offer preventative measures and how parents should respond.
November 2, 2022

Best practices for preventing respiratory illnesses in children

CHOC experts offer tips and preventative measures to help reduce the risk of RSV, rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, flu and COVID-19 in kids.
November 1, 2022

Nourishing the family in times of uncertainty

Times of uncertainty may cause families to experience food insecurity and hunger. CHOC experts offer tips for stretching your food budget.
October 27, 2022

Backpack safety tips for kids and teens

A CHOC physical therapist offers backpack safety tips like proper wearing techniques, how to lighten the load for kids.
October 26, 2022

How to add art therapy practices to your child’s routine

CHOC’s art therapist explains the benefits of art for mental health and how parents can practice it for mental wellness at home.
October 25, 2022

Helping a child grieve the death of their sibling

A CHOC expert guides parents in helping their child grieve the loss of a sibling and answers questions about supporting bereaved children.
October 20, 2022

6 ways to calm kids’ nerves about Halloween

For some kids, Halloween can be riddled with fear, anxiety and social anxiety. A CHOC expert offers tips to help kids enjoy the holiday.
October 18, 2022

Treatments and tips to help kids with the flu feel better

A CHOC pediatrician offers advice to parents about flu treatments, flu shots, over-the-counter medicines for the flu and flu prevention.