…of use and addition. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of alcohol and drug use among teens, including what may be a warning sign. Teens may abuse alcohol and…
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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Teen Brain
…with them. Teens can learn by example,” says Taraman. Your teen’s friends also play a crucial role in their development, but peer pressure is not always a bad thing. “Peer…
Should adolescents consume energy drinks?
…a quick boost in energy, concentration, or athletic performance. Marketed with flashy packaging and promises of enhanced alertness, these drinks often find their way into school bags of teens and…
CHOC Launches Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
…with teens, IOP incorporates therapy, mindfulness exercises, coping and problem-solving skills, art therapy and other expressive therapies to help teens develop and practice healthy behaviors and learn how to manage…
The link between COVID-19 and suicide: What parents should know
…children and teens suffering during COVID-19 There are things you can do as a parent, guardian or caregiver to help children and teens who are suffering during this time. Kids…
Suicide Prevention
…kids process self-harm and suicide content in media Suicide prevention conversation starters for parents of kids and teens How to access therapy and mental health support for kids and teens…
Teen Safety in the Car
…agreed-upon code word that signals trouble can help teens get out of an unsafe situation. As a parent Get involved! Involved parents who set rules and monitor their teens’ driving…
How music and lyrics can help kids cope: Q&A with a CHOC music therapist
…developing through bedside and playroom activities. In this Q&A, Eric discusses his music therapy process and how kids and teens can use music and lyrics to express their emotions. …
What Vaccines Does My Teen Need?
By Nina Nosavan and Rosie Korman, pediatric residents at CHOC Children’s Vaccines are not just important for little ones. Your preteens and teens need to be vaccinated too! It’s important…
Meet our Teen Advisory Council
Say hello to our inaugural class of teen advisers. The CHOC Children’s Teen Advisory Council is made up of outstanding teens who are active in their community, committed to academic…
Making the case for sending kids to summer camp
Choosing the right summer camp for kids and summer camp for teens can be a big decision for parents. A pediatric psychologist weighs in to discuss the social and developmental…
How to support siblings following a cancer diagnosis
…caregivers to help their children and teens while their sibling undergoes cancer treatment: Talk with them Engage children and teens in honest and open conversations about their sibling’s diagnosis and…
