A CHOC Children’s physician offers education for parents on teens and STIs, as well as information on STI prevention.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month: What Parents Should Know
Each year more than 200,000 teens will give birth in this country. A CHOC Children’s physician offers teen pregnancy prevention tips.
What Your Doctor Wants you to Know About Teen Dating Violence
Signs of dating violence, warning signs of an abusive relationship, and what to do if you or a friend needs help.
Teen Marijuana Use on The Rise: What Parents Should Know
Did you know that 45%of all high school seniors have tried marijuana? Teen marijuana use now exceeds cigarette use among high schoolers.
What Parents Need to Know about Teens and Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception (EC) is clouded in misinformations. An adolescent medicine specialist offers information to parents of teens.
CHOC Launches Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
The Intensive Outpatient Program at CHOC helps teens who show symptoms of anxiety, depression or other mental health problems.
Body Modification: What Parents Should Know
If your child is interested in body modification, we recommend having an open and honest discussion with them before making any decisions.
Synthetic Cannabinoids aka Synthetic Marijuana: What Parents Should Know
Sgt. Phil McMullin of Orange PD on the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids and its rise in popularity among teens.
Meet Dr. Alexandra Roche
Meet Dr. Alexandra Roche, a CHOC pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine with a special interest in obesity.