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Primary Care / Family Medicine

At CHOC, we understand the importance of primary care and family medicine in maintaining the health and well-being of children. Our team of expert physicians and healthcare professionals are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to children of all ages. Whether it's routine check-ups, vaccinations, or managing chronic conditions, our primary care services are designed to meet the unique needs of each child and their family. Trust CHOC Children's to be your partner in promoting a lifetime of good health.

Learn more about Primary Care at choc.org

Primary Care Resources from CHOC

A Hispanic Young Sick Boy is Sleeping on His Bed with His Head on The Pillow Early in The Morning at His House. Copy Space

TOPIC GUIDE

Fiebre

Parent and child high five at CHOC pediatrician's office

TOPIC GUIDE

Cold and Flu

TOPIC GUIDE

Psychosis

TOPIC GUIDE

How to choose a pediatrician

TOPIC GUIDE

Fevers

Stressed mother holding baby while seeking care on a laptop at home

TOPIC GUIDE

Pediatric Healthcare Guide

Clear communication between doctors and caregivers can help boost patient-doctor communication

ARTICLE

5 Tips for caregivers to boost patient-doctor communication

PODCAST

How to help manage your child’s sleep

child sleeping

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Sleep: Frequently Asked Questions

Parent sleeping

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Getting Good Sleep: Tips for Parents and Caregivers

Child sleeps in bed with light on the nightstand

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Age-by-age sleep tips for kids and teens

How good sleep can help manage stress

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

How good sleep can help manage stress

Patient is smiling while being measured by CHOC staff member at appointment

TOPIC GUIDE

Open Enrollment

little girl with pigtails and pink shirt sneezes into tissue

ARTICLE

Walking pneumonia: What parents should know

PODCAST

DBT: What Is It And How Can It Help?

Woman in white shirt holds baby in arms

ARTICLE

CHOC primary care offers support for new parents: Megan’s story

White person's fingers with a wart

ARTICLE

Kids and warts: An ultimate guide

A mother examines her child's face

ARTICLE

Parvovirus: What parents should know

doctor wearing white coat examines a child's outstretched leg

TOPIC GUIDE

Transient synovitis: What parents should know

doctor wearing white coat examines a child's outstretched leg

ARTICLE

Transient synovitis: What parents should know

A man in a blue shirt and red shorts sits and talks with a boy with brown hair and a yellow and blue striped shirt

ARTICLE

What parents need to know about testicular torsion

magnifying class zooming in on bed bugs

ARTICLE

Bed bugs and kids: A guide for parents

Keeping dancers injury free - Long Live Childhood podcast

PODCAST

Keeping dancers healthy and injury-free

A child holds their knee in pain with their hand

ARTICLE

Growing pains: What parents should know

teen athlete with an energy bar

ARTICLE

An ultimate guide to child, teen athlete fuel and hydration

toddler girl touches painful ear

ARTICLE

Swimmer’s ear and kids: What parents should know

A gloved hand holding a magnifying glass over a skin mole on the back of a girl's neck

ARTICLE

Moles and kids: An ultimate guide for parents

Child wets the bed - how parents can help prevent bedwetting in children

PODCAST

Kids and bedwetting

Small black and red bug on a person's finger

ARTICLE

Ticks and kids: What parents should know

colorful vitamins spilled from a white bottle onto a blue background

ARTICLE

An ultimate guide to vitamins, kids and teens

PODCAST

How to help my child transition from pediatric to adult care

toddler with curly brown hair sits on training potty with supportive mother

ARTICLE

An ultimate guide to potty training

Child sits on potty-training toilet

ARTICLE

Your child’s pee: An ultimate guide

Teen poses with soccer ball - CHOC's advice for preventing athlete burnout

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

For young athletes: How to prevent burnout

A doctor and child talk about physical activity

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Tips for clinicians for promoting physical activity

Child and mom play outdoors together

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Physical activity tips for parents and caregivers

Child playing soccer - Physical activity for stress relief guide from CHOC

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Physical Activity Overview

Baby with colic crying in mother's arms

ARTICLE

Colic in babies: Tips for soothing your child from a pediatrician

Teen eating kebab while smiling

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

For kids and teens: Tips for maintaining a healthy weight

Kid's hands hold toilet paper roll - CHOC pee palette

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

CHOC Pee Palette

Preteen washes face - skincare routine for preteens and teens

ARTICLE

Preteens and skincare: What parents should know

Teen washes face - skincare routine advice for preteens and teens

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

The easy, 3-step skin care routine for preteens and teens

Mono myths for kids and teens

ARTICLE

Mononucleosis (mono) myths debunked  

Teens running outside in fields - anti-obesity medications paired with healthy lifestyle choices - advice from CHOC

ARTICLE

Weight loss medications for treating teen obesity: What parents should know

Teenager eats salad - healthy eating habits to help prevent childhood obesity

ARTICLE

10 Healthy weight tips for kids and teens

Two teens walk down the sidewalk with wildfire smoke in the background

ARTICLE

Wildfires and children’s health: What parents should know

Dr. Arnaldo checks patient's ears - 5 questions to ask your child's pediatrician

ARTICLE

5 questions to ask your pediatrician at your child’s next checkup

PODCAST

Substance use in kids and teens

Child picks up garage at lake to help planet. What parents should know about how climate change can impact kids' health.

ARTICLE

Climate change and children’s health: What parents should know

Child blowing her nose

ARTICLE

Snot and kids: What do those colors mean?

Girl blows nose - Snot colors handout from CHOC

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Decoding your child’s snot colors

Weight loss in kids - two kids run next to each other

PODCAST

How to help your child safely lose weight

Kids with a childcare teacher - how to choose the best child care option for your child

ARTICLE

How to choose the best place for child care for your child

Parent feels sick baby's head - what parents should know about febrile seizures

ARTICLE

Febrile seizures and kids: What parents should know

Mom takes baby's temperature - Tips for helping babies with colds, flu, RSV and COVID-19 from CHOC

ARTICLE

How to care for your baby when they have a cold, flu, COVID-19 or RSV

PODCAST

Fevers in children

Teenage girl listening to music drinks from water bottle

ARTICLE

How to prevent kidney stones in kids and teens

Young athlete puts head in hands while playing basketball - Tips for preventing athlete burnout from a CHOC Sports Medicine Physician

ARTICLE

How to prevent burnout in young athletes

Young girl coughs into hand

PODCAST

Understanding your child’s cough

Child with trouble sleeping - what parents should know about Melatonin

ARTICLE

What parents should know about melatonin

Parent looks at child's knee on court - child is in pain holding knee next to a basketball

PODCAST

Treating your child’s sports injury

Family with dog walks down the street - two girls running in from of grandparents

ARTICLE

5 easy ways for kids to stay active on school days

Teen boys play basketball during a game

ARTICLE

How to make sure your young athlete stays hydrated during sports  

Girl smiles holding soccer ball

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Sports hydration tips for practice and game day

Baby receives RSV injection from female doctor

ARTICLE

What to know about the RSV immunization for babies

Narcan nasal spray - opioid overdose reversal

ARTICLE

What parents should know about over-the-counter naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray

Preteen looks at phone while in class and smiles

ARTICLE

Puberty: An ultimate guide for parents

Three preteens smile together while at school - CHOC's tips for preteens and teens going through puberty

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Symptoms of puberty for preteens and teens

Teen sleeping - tips for adjusting your child's sleep schedule before school starts from CHOC

ARTICLE

5 tips for getting your child’s sleep schedule back on track for school

Child plays on jungle gym and smiles - 5 ways to keep kids cool during hot summer weather

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Tips for keeping kids cool during hot weather

Child sweats in hot summer weather

ARTICLE

5 ways to keep kids cool during hot weather

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Transition to Adult Care Checklist

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Family Independence Agreement

Baby smiles and looks into camera with parent looking at them. Baby exams for newborns at hospital: From a CHOC pediatrician

ARTICLE

Which newborn screening tests to expect for your baby at the hospital

Child rubbing nose while standing outside - How to manage seasonal allergies in kids

ARTICLE

How to manage your child’s seasonal allergies 

Dad holds newborn baby

ARTICLE

What to expect at your baby’s first check-up

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Reproductive Health for Men and Women with IBD

Teen vaping

ARTICLE

Teens and vaping: What parents should know

los peligros de vapear para los adolescentes

ARTICLE

Los adolescentes y el vapeo: lo que los padres deben saber

Child looks up while wearing mask at the pediatrician's office

ARTICLE

Is it OK to skip your child’s checkup if they’re healthy?

Two CHOC nurses stand together and look at computer

ARTICLE

Secrets from CHOC nurses: Preparing for your child’s appointment, surgery or hospital stay

CHOC patient with type 1 diabetes in her dorm room taking a photo in a mirror on her phone, smiling

ARTICLE

Managing big life transitions with type 1 diabetes: Q&A with college student Sabrina

Child washes hands to prevent spreading germs

ARTICLE

Kids and germs: What parents should know

Child and parent read together - one of the six ways a CHOC pediatrician suggests to help keep their kids healthy

ARTICLE

Six ways to help keep your child healthy: Advice from a pediatrician

sign outside CHOC's emergency department that says "Emergency"

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

5 tips to keep kids calm in the emergency department

Teen and parent looking at computer

ARTICLE

How to prepare your teen to manage their own medical care

Parent and teen talking about periods (menstruation)

ARTICLE

A parent’s ultimate guide to periods

Child blows nose

ARTICLE

An ultimate guide to avoiding indoor triggers for kids with asthma and allergies

Child in parent talk while waiting for the doctor

ARTICLE

How to keep kids calm while waiting for care at the emergency department or doctor’s office

child coughing

ARTICLE

What does my child’s cough mean?

Child receives vaccine while sitting in the lap of parent

ARTICLE

Does my child need the bivalent COVID-19 booster?

Child sick with fever during the Motrin and Tylenol shortage

ARTICLE

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

young woman taking antidepressant medication pill

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Mental Health Medications Frequently Asked Questions

Child too sick for school

ARTICLE

Is my child too sick to go to school?

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

LGBTQIA+ resources

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

CHOC Bristol Stool Chart

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Poop palette: What does the color of your child’s poop mean?

Person with acne looks at mirror

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

The do’s and don’ts of acne prevention

young child gives thumbs up after getting a flu shot

ARTICLE

Treatments and tips to help kids with the flu feel better 

THC gummies

ARTICLE

THC gummies and other cannabis edibles: What parents should know

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

The Bristol Stool Chart: What should poop look like?

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

How to tell if you or your child have Flu or COVID-19

Little girl blows nose because of RV, EV, EV-D68 viruses

ARTICLE

Rhinoviruses, enteroviruses and EV-D68: What parents should know

Little boy puts finger in ear

ARTICLE

Ear infections and kids: What parents should know 

child sick in bed

ARTICLE

Why is my child always sick? A pediatrician answers your questions  

mom looks at son with backpack on before going to school

ARTICLE

Back to school: A guide for parents

parents' hand checking temperature of baby

ARTICLE

Parechovirus in infants: What parents should know

teen drinking shake in the gym

ARTICLE

Should teens use creatine?

girl laying down in bed at night - looking at bright light on phone

ARTICLE

How to limit screen time for teenagers

girl holds ear that hurts

ARTICLE

Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) and kids: What parents should know

girl getting strep throat test

ARTICLE

Why are kids more likely to get strep throat than adults?

Boy strikes muscle pose while wearing a cast

ARTICLE

Does my child have a strain, sprain or break?

two kids playing tag and laughing

ARTICLE

Kids and exercise: What parents should know  

Little girls smiles with backpack on and mask

ARTICLE

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What parents need to know

Little girl wearing mask holds out hand in front of her

ARTICLE

Monkeypox: What parents should know

4 kids drinking in teen's bedroom

ARTICLE

Why are youths resorting to substance and drug use? 

teen drinks from a bottle in athletic gear

ARTICLE

Are sports supplements safe for children and teens?

teenage girl holding a bag of marijuana leaves

ARTICLE

What parents need to know about marijuana  

girl with weight in hand at an exercise class

ARTICLE

Can kids and teens safely lift weights? Should they?

Boy holds up pill and smilies

ARTICLE

7 easy ways to help your child take medications

baby gets checked out by doctor at development screening

ARTICLE

The importance of developmental screenings

girl sneezes while sitting with pet dog

ARTICLE

Pet allergies and kids: What parents should know

pills spilling out from a bottle

ARTICLE

What parents should know about fentanyl

Man checks temperature while sick and laying in bed

ARTICLE

I’m a parent and have COVID-19. What should I do?

sleeping baby at a check up with pediatrician

ARTICLE

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): How to protect your babies and children

girl in the zone dribbling basketball down a court

ARTICLE

How to prevent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young athletes

multiple hands take pills from a hand full of medications

ARTICLE

Misusing prescription stimulants: What parents should know

toddler smiles while using training toilet

ARTICLE

Your child’s poop: An ultimate guide

Little girl smiles while holding medication with a glass of water besides her.

ARTICLE

Acetaminophen vs. ibuprofen: A guide for parents

Boy pulls mask down to use asthma inhaler

ARTICLE

The COVID-19 vaccine and pediatric asthma: What parents should know

young boys playing soccer

ARTICLE

Contact sports and kids: What parents should know

mom kisses sick daughter on forehead while holding thermometer

ARTICLE

Influenza vs. COVID-19: A pediatrician explains the similarities and differences

child's foot and wet spot on bed

ARTICLE

Bedwetting in children: What parents should know about nighttime enuresis

Girl dressed as a witch celebrates Halloween

ARTICLE

COVID-19 Halloween safety tips 2021: Hear from a pediatrician

young boy sleeping in bed smiling

ARTICLE

When should I move my toddler into a big bed?

girl frowns as she looks at social media on her tablet

ARTICLE

Social media and friendship: Navigating peer relationships during COVID-19

scared child nightmares hiding in between pillows

ARTICLE

How to help children cope with night terrors and nightmares

teen reaches for medication bottle in medicine cabinet

ARTICLE

Preventing overdose with over-the-counter medications: What parents need to know

baby sound asleep in crib on his back

ARTICLE

Babies and sleep: The ultimate guide

woman thinks while her son looks at her ipad

ARTICLE

Causes, symptoms and treatment of ringworm

girl sleeping on a gray, star-covered pillow

ARTICLE

Strategies to improve kids’ sleep

girl with acne cleaning her face

ARTICLE

Teenage acne prevention and treatment: An ultimate guide

portrait of muslim mother changing her baby boy diaper

ARTICLE

How to heal a baby’s diaper rash

Teacher and children with face mask back at school, disinfecting hands.

ARTICLE

Back-to-school health tips during the COVID-19 pandemic

mom and daughter, connecting and having a serious talk

ARTICLE

Delta COVID-19 variant and children: What parents need to know

Smiling baby sitting in high chair with spoon

ARTICLE

Starting solid foods with babies: An ultimate guide

Mom helping child stop nosebleed

ARTICLE

How to stop bloody noses in kids

little girl feeling sick, touching her forehead

ARTICLE

Preventing colds in children as COVID-19 restrictions ease

baby getting diaper changed by mom

ARTICLE

Common causes of diaper rash

Mother and daughter talking. Spending time together.

ARTICLE

Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause infertility?

girl holds her hand near her ear to listen better

ARTICLE

The best way to clean a child’s earwax

closeup of baby smiling with only two bottom teeth

ARTICLE

Is my baby teething? Signs and symptoms of teething in babies

girl putting lotion on hands

ARTICLE

Protecting against dry hands from frequent handwashing during COVID-19

Athlete in black shorts running with basketball

ARTICLE

Why sports physicals are important, especially after a COVID-19 diagnosis

Lea and her parents at the beach

ARTICLE

Seamless primary and specialty care: Lea’s story

Madre e hijo miran la computadora portátil durante la cita de telesalud

ARTICLE

Respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes sobre la telemedicina

young boy on baseball field holding large trophy

ARTICLE

A pediatrician’s tips for a safe return to sports during COVID-19

young patient with Dr. Eric Ball at a doctor's appointment

ARTICLE

The importance of well-checks during COVID-19

CHOC patient Robert smiling in his wheelchair outside

ARTICLE

Pharmacy delivery brings medications, peace of mind to CHOC families

little girl covering her mouth with a post it

ARTICLE

Is it OK to skip your child’s checkup if they’re healthy?

Young teen boy in soccer uniform covered in dirt with a medal

ARTICLE

Teen advisers offer tips on avoiding peer pressure to vape

Boy with a headache resting in bed

ARTICLE

6 headache hygiene tips for children

Mom giving little boy pill medication to take

ARTICLE

What do psychiatric medications do?

CHOC neurologist Dr. Mary Zupanc with epilepsy patient

ARTICLE

5 tips for most effectively communicating with your child’s doctor

Woman's hand throws expired medicine in the trash

ARTICLE

A pharmacist’s guide to safe and proper medication disposal

CHOC patient Lucie performing at a piano recital to raise money for CHOC

ARTICLE

Budding pianist gives back to CHOC through piano recital

Young woman with inhaler having asthma attack outdoors

ARTICLE

Ask a CHOC Doc: How do I properly use a spacer with my handheld inhaler?

brunette girl in jeans in a protective medical mask

ARTICLE

Can HPV really lead to cervical cancer?

tween girl with bandage on her arm because she received a vaccine

ARTICLE

Does my child need the HPV vaccine?

Teen girl having period sitting on sofa in pain

ARTICLE

Heavy periods (Dysmenorrhea): Should you be worried?

male volleyball players in action on the night court

ARTICLE

Protein powders and teens: Are they safe? Are they necessary?

young patient with Dr. Eric Ball at a doctor's appointment

ARTICLE

Eczema Treatment for Kids

child smiling in the kitchen eating spaghetti

ARTICLE

How to Deal With a Toddler Who is a Picky Eater

CHOC pediatrician Dr. Herrera sliding down slide with her daughter

ARTICLE

I’m a Pediatrician. Here’s What I Ask My Own Child’s Doctor.

Little girl sleeping while wearing grey bunny plush sleep mask

ARTICLE

7 Tips to Help your Child Sleep Better

Closeup of parent pouring child's medicine onto a kitchen spoon

ARTICLE

Ask a CHOC Doc: Can I Use a Kitchen Spoon to Measure Medicine?

Close up image of woman putting white round pill in mout

ARTICLE

I’m a Pharmacist. Here’s What I Want you to Know about Mental Health

person's hand filling seven-day pillbox with pills

ARTICLE

Ask a CHOC Doc: Where Should I Store My Child’s Medications?

group of young people putting their hands together for sports cheer

ARTICLE

How to teach sportsmanship to your kids

mother giving cough syrup medicine on a spoon to her daughter

ARTICLE

How Important Is It To Finish An Entire Course of Antibiotics?

flat lay of Pills, drugs, pipette, plastic medical disposable syringes

ARTICLE

Ask a CHOC doc: How can I properly dispose of old prescriptions?

stylish hipster couple rest on the bench in city park

ARTICLE

HIV Symptoms and HIV Prevention

A pill that is being crushed to be administered

ARTICLE

Ask a CHOC Doc: Is it OK to Cut Pills, or Crush Them into Foods?

close up of two teens holding hands

ARTICLE

Teens and STIs: A Check-up on Sexually Transmitted Infections

sad teen sitting on her bed after taking a pregnancy test

ARTICLE

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month: What Parents Should Know

mom holding newborn baby hugging and burping him

ARTICLE

Meet Dr. Charles Golden

Group of teen boys in abandoned building smoking

ARTICLE

Teen Marijuana Use on The Rise: What Parents Should Know

mom and daughter preparing smoothies in the morning for breakfast

ARTICLE

Ask a CHOC Doc: How can my athlete daughter learn vital nutrition?

young man clutching his hand to his chest in pain

ARTICLE

Ask a CHOC Doc: Can Kids Get Heartburn?

Child lying on sofa in the living room with stomach pain

ARTICLE

Kids and throwing up: Should you worry?

close up of hand holding lit joint with smoke

ARTICLE

Synthetic Cannabinoids aka Synthetic Marijuana: What Parents Should Know

sad child inhaling secondhand smoke

ARTICLE

Effects of Secondhand Smoke on Children

healthcare vehicle examining syringe with experiemental medication

ARTICLE

What is a Clinical Trial?

little girl clutching her chest in pain and grimacing

ARTICLE

5 signs your child might have pneumonia

CHOC pediatrician Dr. Michael Shannon

ARTICLE

Longtime CHOC Pediatrician Retires

teen girl showing patch from coronavirus vaccine on arm

ARTICLE

What Vaccines Does My Teen Need?

pharmacist meeting with patient to explain how to use medication

ARTICLE

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Being a Pharmacist

Mother and infant child resting after delivery at hospital

ARTICLE

Meet Dr. Reshmi Basu

Female doctor examining a little girl with stethoscope

ARTICLE

Meet Dr. Katherine Williamson

CHOC doctor Dr. Maria Tupas examining patient ear

ARTICLE

What to Bring to the Pediatrician’s Office

portrait of young woman on surfboard in the ocean

ARTICLE

What Your Teen Should Know About Ovarian Cysts

copperhead snake slithering along a rock

ARTICLE

A Parent’s Guide to Treating Snakebites

Child knee with an adhesive bandage and bruise.

ARTICLE

At-Home Wound Care Tips for Parents

girl drinking clean fresh water from a glass

ARTICLE

Year-Round Hydration Tips for the Whole Family

little girl holding her stomach wincing with pain

ARTICLE

Stomach Flu or Appendicitis? What Parents Should Know

High School Students Walking On Stairs Between Lessons

ARTICLE

Stimulants Abuse in Teens

Sad teen looking away sitting on living room couch

ARTICLE

What to Expect from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Teens

child smears cream on the irritated skin rash

ARTICLE

Family medicine cabinet essentials

Human hand giving child chewable tablet medication

ARTICLE

Know the Dangers of Food and Drug Interactions

boy wearing beanie, coat and scarf blowing his nose

ARTICLE

Is It a Cold, Sinus Infection or Allergies?

closeup of rash hand foot and mouth disease

ARTICLE

What Parents Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Father and daughter brushing teeth in bathroom

ARTICLE

How to Get Kids to Brush Their Teeth

Teenage boy playing computer game and eating snack

ARTICLE

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Teen Alcohol and Drug Use?

Teen wearing backpack smiles at camera at college - doctor-approved check list for teens heading off to college

ARTICLE

A doctor-approved checklist for teens heading off to college

baby girl takes syrup medicine by herself in her high chair

ARTICLE

Getting your Little Patient to Follow Medication Directions

little girl sick in bed getting her temperature checked

ARTICLE

Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer

Smiling baby girl lying on a bed sleeping on blue sheets

ARTICLE

A Pediatrician Explains AAP’s New Safe Sleep for Babies Practices

teen on laptop sitting comfortably on sofa in living room

ARTICLE

Are your child’s unpredictable periods cause for concern?

doctor adminsitering a vaccine to a young boy while he watches

ARTICLE

How to make shots less stressful

Female doctor looks at patient chart on computer

ARTICLE

Maximizing your Relationship with your Pharmacist

mom giving medicine on a spoon to school aged girl

ARTICLE

Debunking Myths on Over-the-Counter Medication Safety

Mother removing lice from young girl's hair

ARTICLE

Lice Removal Tips in Time for Back to School Season

CHOC doctor Dr. Anjalee visiting patient in hospital bed making a peace sign

ARTICLE

Meet Dr. Anjalee Warrier Galion

little girl with sunglasses and a hat applying sunscreen to her face

ARTICLE

Summer Safety: What’s in Sunscreen?

baby sleeps on a white bed at home with her hand folded under her cheek

PODCAST

Does My Child Have a Sleep Disorder?

Kids hiking - walking on tree stump

ARTICLE

How to Treat Poison Oak this Summer

young woman with allergies blowing her nose

ARTICLE

Choosing the Right Over-the-Counter Medicine for your Child’s Allergies

young boy getting his ear examined by ear nose and throat doctor

ARTICLE

Hearing Loss and Its Effects on Speech and Language Development

teen girl showing that she just received a vaccine

ARTICLE

The HPV Vaccine: A Doctor’s Perspective

teenage girl holding eyewear, rubbing her eyes

ARTICLE

What’s Causing your Child’s Headaches?

distraught teen upset at the number on the scale

PODCAST

Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

Father and little kid son are engaged in wrestling jiu-jitsu in the gym

ARTICLE

Advice to Jiu Jitsu Parents: How to Prevent Cauliflower Ear in Children

sad teenage girl looking worried about troubles

ARTICLE

Alcohol & Drug Abuse in Teens

parent trying to calm crying baby in his arms

PODCAST

When Do I Take My Child to the Emergency Department?

baby sound asleep in crib on his back

PODCAST

Ensuring Safe Sleep for Babies

bowl filled with Halloween candy and cookies shaped like ghosts

ARTICLE

Halloween Safety: Remind Kids That Medicine is Not Candy

Tired teenage student asleep on her desk in school

ARTICLE

Time to Re-Think the “All-Nighter”

group of teens with surfboards at the beach

ARTICLE

Marijuana Edible Use Increasing Among Youth

Close up of woman doctor hands using digital tablet at clinic

ARTICLE

iRounding For Real-Time Results

kids canoeing down beautiful river in a Cypress Forest

ARTICLE

Medication Safety Tips for Summer Camp Counselors and Caregivers

father and his son sitting on a back of a car parked at the beach

ARTICLE

Tips on How to Talk to Your Teen to Quit Smoking

boy rides his bike through a meadow lifting his feet off the pedals

ARTICLE

Preventing High Blood Pressure in Kids

young boy wearing mask waiting in pharmacy for medication

ARTICLE

CHOC Pharmacy’s Med-to-Bed – One Less Thing Before You Go

young couple dancing staring into each other's eyes

ARTICLE

Mononucleosis Myths Debunked

little girl playing with laundry detergent container

ARTICLE

Household Poisoning Hazards

A small child curious about a prescription drug reaching for it on the table

PODCAST

Medication Safety in the Home

father squatting next to his kid while checking his knee for injuries

ARTICLE

How to build a basic first aid kit at home

diabetic boy taking blood sample with lancet pen

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