…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…
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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…
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…
5 tips for getting your child’s sleep schedule back on track for school
…How to help kids and teens establish healthy back-to-school sleep habits 1. Once you have a solid sleep schedule, stick to it. Once you are able to adjust your child’s…
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., &…
How to have hard conversations with your children
…phrase like “I can understand why you are feeling angry” during your conversation. For teens, be mindful of other news sources they have access to, such as social media. Teens…
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…
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….
Six ways to help keep your child healthy: Advice from a pediatrician
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…
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…
