…emergency departments nationwide are seeing an influx of patients. Similarly, CHOC is seeing an extremely high number of patients, from infants to teens, in their two pediatric emergency departments, as…
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Understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), risks and protective factors
…the lives of thousands of children and teens not only mentally and emotionally, but physically as well. In this Q&A, Dr. Sheila Modir, a CHOC pediatric psychologist, aims to bring…
Talking about Mental Health: Tips for Clinicians
…minutes of a mindfulness meditation from the HeadSpace app on Saturday mornings. Patient X will practice going to sleep at 8:30 p.m. every night beginning this week. Talking to teens…
Signs, symptoms and treatments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
…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…
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…
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…
