…Kids can and teens can ride e-bikes, but there’s always precautions that have to be put into place. And it’s important for parents to understand their kids and know what…
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CHOC Provides Healthier Nutrition Options to Patients, Staff & Visitors
…the United States are obese. Obesity rates in children have quadrupled and rates in teens have tripled since the 1980s. In California, 38 percent of children are overweight or obese…
Psychosis: An overview
In the United States, 100,000 young people experience psychosis each year. Below we explore psychosis signs and symptoms, causes, treatments and resources for parents, teens and kids. What is psychosis? …
Meet Dr. Alyssa Saiz
…completion of my two-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology and neuropsychology. What are your special clinical interests? My clinical interests are working with children and teens with depression and self-harming…
Meet Dr. Reshmi Basu
…patients with viral respiratory illnesses, ear infections, abdominal pain, asthma, allergies, eczema and headaches. We also spend much of our time on routine well checks for infants, teens and young…
Not Fighting Cancer Alone: Sydney’s Story
…test showed that the spot on my femur was cancerous. Dr. Nassif was surprised, since most teens with Ewing’s sarcoma have it in the knees and it grows very quickly,…
Meet Dr. Alexandra Roche
…and completed my residency in pediatrics at CHOC. What are your special clinical interests? Adolescent medicine is my specialty because I love working with teens. I am fascinated by their…
A Pageant Winner’s Donation to CHOC
…take her mind off being at the hospital. It was at this moment that Emma decided to use her artistic abilities to help parents and teens who are dealing with…
Teen Marijuana Use on The Rise: What Parents Should Know
…in California, parents and teens should be aware that recreational use of marijuana is still illegal for ALL minors under 21 years old. What does the legalization of marijuana mean…
How to help children cope with grief
…talk with children and teens. Below are resources and suggestions for parents on how to discuss difficult topics with their children: The Orange County Department of Education offers shared informational handouts…
Activity ideas for kids during COVID-19
…and more Tynker is offering free premium coding courses during school closures. Khan Academy offers free daily schedules for kids and teens ages 4-18 to keep stability and routine during…
How to talk to kids about disappointment during COVID-19
…provide additional information for better understanding and clarification. Advice for older children Older children and teens are likely more aware that there are some special occasions that they many never…
