…depends on how hydrated they are, says Dr. Molina. Babies, kids and teens will have urine colors ranging from clear to amber color. By keeping the occasional pulse on your…
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Healthy School Habits For Your Teen
Back to school time can be a stressful time for teens and parents alike. Help your teen start off the new school year successfully, with the following tips: Get emotionally…
Is Your Teen Sweating Too Much?
…problems with it? Teens experiencing excessive and/or unpredictable sweating may suffer from a condition called hyperhidrosis. While fairly common, the condition can be embarrassing and impact everyday activities, from holding…
Body Modification: What Parents Should Know
By Dr. Noreen Islam, and Dr. Brian Lee, pediatric residents at CHOC Body modification such as tattoos and piercings is becoming more common, especially among teens and young adults. Some…
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month: What Parents Should Know
…and what they are doing, particularly after school. Know your teen’s friends. Be aware of your teen’s use of social media What can educators to do prevent teen pregnancy? Discuss…
Living with Hyperhidrosis: Sarah’s Story
Not long ago, you could always find Sarah in long-sleeved shirts, even in the middle of the summer. Children and teens with hyperhidrosis have excessive sweating regardless of the environmental…
Mental healthcare and managing stress: Overview
Children and teens today feel sad and worried more than before. We are currently in a mental health crisis, and lots of things are making kids feel this way, including…
What You Need to Know About Spinal Fusion Surgery: Teen Mentors Explain
…have banded together to form a mentorship program for other patients who will be undergoing the same procedures. Teens and adolescents can connect with a trained mentor who knows what…
Three gifts support mental health, research and neonatal care
CHOC is so grateful to recently have received three very generous gifts that will help CHOC continue to care for more than 185,000 babies, kids and teens each year. CHOC…
A challenging surgery, a positive experience: Sarah’s scoliosis story
Having surgery can be scary and hard for anyone, but it can be especially hard on teens. Former CHOC patient Sarah has firsthand knowledge of the challenges involved with an…
How cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can help reduce COVID-19 stress
…Reduction Workbook for Teens: CBT Skills to Help You Deal with Worry and Anxiety” by Michael A. Tompkins et al. “Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens: A Workbook to Break the…
Understanding the role of cultural stigma on seeking mental health services
…for parents and teens How our community can end mental health stigma So, how do we, as parents, healthcare professionals and the community begin to work on eliminating the stigma…
