…support. How to help teens and young adults with autism When your child becomes a teenager, you’ll need to start planning for his or her future after high school. Where…
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Protecting the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth
…parents and teens Lack of school protections for LGBTQIA+ youth This risk is associated with two-fold elevated suicide risk. About half of LGBTQIA+ youth report that their school is affirming…
Kids and exercise: What parents should know
…and screens? Nowadays, kids and teens sit around a lot more than they used to. They spend hours every day in front of screens (TVs, smartphones, computers, tablets and gaming…
What parents need to know about AI chatbots, mental health, and suicide awareness
…at CHOC. When AI chatbots replace real conversations In a world where AI tools like ChatGPT are just a click away, many children and teens are forming quiet but powerful…
Are electric bikes (e-bikes) safe for kids? How to prevent injuries
…in Orange County from CHOC. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHOC | Children’s Hospital (@chocchildrens) Can kids and adolescents safely ride e-bikes? Yes. Kids and teens…
What parents should know about melatonin
Melatonin supplements and kids Getting a good night of sleep in important for the physical, mental and emotional health of kids and teens. For parents and caregivers of kids who…
Why is my child always sick? A pediatrician answers your questions
…It is very common for toddlers and pre-school-aged children to have as many as 8 to 12 colds, respiratory infections and/or stomach bugs a year. School-age children and preteens average…
Eating disorders recommended reading
…Life Without Ed, Jenni Schaefer (2014) Brave Girl Eating, Harriet Brown (2010) The Body Image Workbook for Teens, Julia Taylor and Melissa Atkins Wardy (2014) What’s Eating You?, Tammy Nelson,…
Tips for parents and caregivers of children with ADHD
…as homework, give frequent 5-minute breaks to help with concentration. Find treatment for your child ADHD can impact children and teens for their entire lifetime, so the best way that…
How to add art therapy practices to your child’s routine
Art therapy can be a useful tool for children to communicate, learn and express their emotions. Not only can art therapy benefit kids and teens who are experiencing mental health…
Tips for youth coping with grief and loss
There are a variety of ways in which kids and teens may react to and deal with a loss. Grief can feel overwhelming and kids and teen may not know…
Social Media Tips for Parents and Caregivers
…children or teens. Look at social media with your child Spend some time reviewing social media with your child. Walking through it together can open up conversations about safety and…
