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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.

November 30, 2023

What to do if your child is referred to mental health services

CHOC experts offer steps for families following a referral for mental health services and what to expect from mental health treatment.
November 28, 2023

17-year-old John returns to CHOC to thank those who cared for him as a baby

17-year-old John received heart surgery for coarctation of the aorta at CHOC as a baby. Today, he’s healthy, thriving and thankful.
November 21, 2023

6 creative and fun coping skills for school-aged children

In a video to share with your school-aged kids, a CHOC expert offers fun and easy ways to help teach how to cope with hard situations.
November 20, 2023

Cómo vivir una pandemia comola de la COVID-19 puede afectarla salud mental de los niños

Los expertos de CHOC analizan la importancia de cuidar su salud mental y la de sus hijos durante la COVID-19.
November 17, 2023

How to prevent kidney stones in kids and teens

A CHOC expert explains why the prevalence of kidney stones in kids and teens has increased, kidney stones symptoms and prevention tips.
November 14, 2023

Cómo ayudar a los niños que le tienen miedoa los cubrebocas durante la pandemiade COVID-19

CHOC brinda consejos a los padres para ayudar a los niños que tienen miedo de usar máscaras para protegerse contra el COVID-19.
November 9, 2023

How to prevent burnout in young athletes

A CHOC sports medicine expert discusses burnout in young athletes, and offers signs of athlete burnout and tips for preventing it.
November 8, 2023

Entendiendo el rol del estigma cultural a la hora de buscar servicios de salud mental

El estigma asociado con la salud mental puede influir en la decisión que una persona tome de buscar o de no buscar servicios y tratamiento de salud mental.
November 7, 2023

Pectus excavatum pain management strategy helps athlete Brock play better than ever

A new treatment strategy for pectus excavatum (PE) or “sunken chest” reduced pain and recovery time for a budding athlete.
November 2, 2023

No need to panic! How to help your child during a panic attack

A CHOC mental health expert discusses when strong feelings of anxiety lead to panic attacks, and how parents can help kids and teens cope.
October 30, 2023

How to celebrate Halloween safely with your kids and teens

CHOC experts provide Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treating, costumes, driving and pumpkins carving for kids, teens and parents.
October 26, 2023

How to protect your mental health in the digital age

A CHOC expert offers tips to teens and parents to take care of their mental health when viewing upsetting, graphic news on social media.
October 24, 2023

Cancer survivor Kenny overcame daunting odds, leaves strong mark on CHOC care team

Kenny’s miraculous recovery from multiple infections caused by leukemia treatment exemplifies courage, resilience and expert care.
October 17, 2023

Halloween tips for your child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

A CHOC expert offers tips for making Halloween safe and fun for families with kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
October 12, 2023

How to respond to your child when they come out

A CHOC mental health expert offers advice to parents on how to respond to their child or teen who comes out as LGBTQIA+.