At CHOC, our pediatricians partner with parents and caregivers to help ensure kids and teens are staying healthy and well throughout their childhood. Although there are many different aspects of…
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How to help kids process self-harm and suicide content in media
…Statista Research Department. (2024, February 19). U.S. teens average time spent on social networks per day in 2023. Statista. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1451257/us-teens-hours-spent-social-networks-per-day/ Susi, K., Glover-Ford, F., Stewart, A., Knowles Bevis, R., &…
Rising Rates of Children’s Hospital Visits for Suicide Thoughts, Attempts
…ASPIRE® Intensive Outpatient Program at CHOC This intervention (four afternoons/evenings per week for eight weeks) is intended to prevent psychiatric hospitalization and re-admission in high school teens ages 13-18. CHOC…
Is it OK to skip your child’s checkup if they’re healthy?
…important to make sure your child is acquiring these necessary skills for brain development every step of the way. For older kids and teens, these milestones become less apparent, but…
Cold and Flu
…caused by different viruses and may make kids and teens feel sick for days or weeks at a time. Unfortunately, these illnesses may also spread to other family members, classmates…
Living with juvenile arthritis: Mackenzie’s story
…arthritis affects nearly 300,000 kids and teens in the U.S., it’s commonly thought of as an ailment that only affects grown-ups. “At first, I didn’t tell anyone that Mac had…
An unexpected ischemic stroke: Hector’s Story
Spotting stroke symptoms in kids and teens When 16-year-old Hector complained of not feeling well, his mom, Elva, thought it was because he had just gotten his wisdom teeth out….
How to help kids cope with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic
…pandemic, virtually all children and teens have had much less interaction with their peers than they typically would. Peer support is a very important part of childhood and adolescence, as…
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…to creative activities and reading routines. July 16, 2025 Swimsuit season confidence for teens: How parents can support positive body image Discover practical tips for parents to help teens build…
Is it OK to skip your child’s checkup if they’re healthy?
…conversations. It is important to make sure your child is acquiring these necessary skills for brain development every step of the way. For older kids and teens, these milestones become…
COVID-19
…children as COVID-19 restrictions ease The importance of well-checks during COVID-19 Why eligible children and teens should get the COVID-19 vaccine Getting a COVID-19 vaccination can help protect your child…
My child fainted: Should I be worried?
…parents should seek treatment for their child. Fainting causes for children and teens For children and teens, fainting usually has no serious cause, though falls related to fainting can lead…
