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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 26, 2023

Are vegetarian and vegan (plant-based) diets safe for kids?

Although many adults can receive proper nutrition from vegan and vegetarian diets, are they safe for kids? A CHOC dietitian weighs in.
January 24, 2023

Let’s talk about it: Childhood mental illness

A CHOC expert helps parents navigate different scenarios of discussing childhood mental illness and how to offer destigmatizing responses.
January 17, 2023

What does my child’s cough mean?

A CHOC pediatrician discusses the sounds and signs of common coughs in children and teens, and what to do to help.
January 12, 2023

Does my child need the bivalent COVID-19 booster?

A CHOC pediatrician answers parents’ common questions about the bivalent COVID-19 booster for kids 6 months – 18 years.
January 10, 2023

How caregivers can promote school success for children with ADHD

Children and teens with ADHD may have challenges when learning in the school environment. A CHOC expert offers tips to parents.
January 5, 2023

Post-holiday blues: Depression and returning from winter break

For kids, returning back to school after the fun of the holidays can make them feel depressed or sad. A CHOC expert offers ways to help.
January 3, 2023

Food allergy nutrition 101

A CHOC dietitian helps parents of kids with food allergies read nutrition labels to avoid allergens and ensure proper nutrition.
December 29, 2022

How to access therapy and mental health support for kids and teens

CHOC experts answer frequently asked questions about accessing mental health resources like therapy and counseling for kids and teens.
December 27, 2022

Practicing gratitude can benefit kids’ mental health

Practicing gratitude with kids can increase desired emotions like joy and contentment while decreasing anxiety and depression.
December 22, 2022

Healthy holiday traditions for families

CHOC experts offer healthy holiday traditions that families can adopt to benefit their emotional and physical health.
December 20, 2022

Making the most out of holidays spent at the hospital

A CHOC family describes their experience of spending holidays at the hospital and offers advice to parents to help make it memorable.
December 15, 2022

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

A CHOC expert offers safety tips for acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Motrin) for relieving aches and fevers from respiratory viruses.
December 13, 2022

Is my child too sick to go to school?

A CHOC expert helps parents know when their child needs a sick day from school for symptoms like sore throat, cold, influenza and more.
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.