…fluid break every 15 to 20 minutes throughout practice and games. During these fluid breaks, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that kids and teens drink the appropriate amount…
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Meet Dr. Micaela Thordarson
…of its kind in Orange County — is designed to serve a broad range of emotional and behavioral difficulties for high-school aged teens 13-18. It includes individual and family sessions,…
Kids and the fear of needles: What parents should know
…of needles may stick with children and teens throughout their lives, causing them to avoid medical treatment involving needles. It’s important for parents to help their kids and teens develop…
Holiday-time support for kids with eating disorders
…difficulties that the holidays may present to children and teens with eating disorders and how to help them navigate the season in a safe and healthy way. Eating disorders are…
Debunking psychosis myths: How to support youth
…advice and resources for helping kids and teens who may experience psychosis. Myths and facts about psychosis in kids Myth: My child received a psychosis-related diagnosis, so they will have…
Preparing Your Child for Surgery
…show. Adolescents most often worry about waking up during surgery and about pain. Brianne educates teens on the role of the anesthesiologist and the hospital’s pain scale. She encourages teens…
How to help my child transition from pediatric to adult care
…of Florida and completed her residency and post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression in teens and…
Sick day activity ideas for kids with colds, flu or COVID-19
…and playing on their phones while they are sick. But to avoid eye strain and headaches, encourage your teens to take breaks and do other activities. Your preteens and teens…
Age-by-age healthy habits for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
CHOC ABA therapists offer healthy habits for preschoolers, elementary school-age children, preteens, teens and young adults with autism….
