In this episode of CHOC Radio, CHOC NICU experts discuss the importance of NICU parents practicing self care.
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Tips for Minimizing Scarring After Surgery
Dr. David Gibbs, a pediatric surgeon and the director of trauma services at CHOC, discusses tips for minimizing scarring after surgery.
The Importance of a Pediatric Surgeon
Children are not just “little adults” and when possible, should be treated by a physician who is specially trained in pediatrics. Their physiology is different, and since they’re still developing, their organs are not always in exactly the same location. In this episode of CHOC Radio, Dr. David Gibbs, a pediatric surgeon and the director of trauma […]
Does My Child Have a Sleep Disorder?
Healthy sleep is critical for children and teens. Sleep disorders, such as problems falling asleep and sleep apnea, affect your child’s ability to get the sleep needed for good growth, development and overall health. Even infants may have sleep disorders. However, a pediatric sleep disorder can be treated with the help of a sleep specialist. In […]
Keeping Kids Safe Around Water
It’s usually a lapse in supervision that results in drownings – not a lack of supervision, a CHOC community educator tells CHOC Radio. In this podcast, Amy Frias explains that grownups need to designate one person as a “water watcher” while children are swimming, and make changes in water watcher shifts clear. In this podcast, […]
Controlling Seizures with the Ketogenic Diet
Some children who have uncontrolled seizures may benefit from a special way of eating called the ketogenic diet. The diet consists of foods that are high in fat and low in carbohydrates, a combination that helps the body produce ketones which can help minimize seizures. The treatment is very specific and carries some risks, so […]
Overcoming the Struggles of Picky Eating
Picky eating is normal for children, but parents may worry their child isn’t getting the right nutrition. CHOC experts offer tips.
