…this section Simple nutrition tips for kids and teens There are many fun ways to involve your child in what they eat. Before grocery shopping, pick out your menu for…
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How to teach sportsmanship to your kids
When children and teens are involved in sports, they are able to learn and put into practice values that will stay with them long after they leave the field.It’s easy…
Answers to Parents’ Most Common Questions on Healthy Eating for Kids
…eat. For those who don’t want to eat, sometimes drinking a fruit and yogurt smoothie works instead. For teens who skip breakfast in the hopes of losing weight, let them…
Back-to-school anxiety remedies
…be a stomachache-inducing, palms-sweating time for many kids and teens. Many parents wonder if kids are faking these feelings to get out of going, but back-to-school anxiety is a real…
Healthy meals for your family: Tips from a registered dietitian
…meet those calorie requirements. You can also enter information on behalf of your child, to see their specific calorie needs. Action Guide Action guides are specific to adults, parents/caregivers, kids/teens,…
What it’s like to live with cystic fibrosis
…get bad enough, I’ll need a tune-up in the hospital with some stronger meds. But luckily, I’ve been taking pretty good care of myself lately! To other teens with CF,…
How to help your child develop a healthy relationship with food
…food can feel even more confusing for young children and teens. Those at a vulnerable age can be more susceptible to triggers, such as product labeling, that could negatively affect…
Cholesterol and kids: What parents should know
…and high intakes of fat and concentrated sweets. Alcohol can be a factor for teens who drink. What is a healthy blood cholesterol level? Blood cholesterol is very specific to…
11 ways parents can help children cope with fires
…health team at CHOC curated the following resources on mental health topics common to kids and teens, such as depression, anxiety, suicide prevention and more. View the mental health guides…
Batten disease patients make CHOC a destination for kids with rare conditions
…eventually leads to the destruction of neurons, resulting in blindness, loss of ability to speak or move, dementia, and death – usually by the teens. There is no cure for…
How can I help my child stay awake before an EEG?
Many parents are familiar with struggles with children and teens over going to sleep. But when it comes to children set to undergo an electroencephalogram or EEG, the problem can…
ADHD in children: What parents should know
…ADHD? While each child is different, ADHD symptoms like hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattentiveness can occur in children and teens from varying ethnicities, gender and sexual orientations. That said, Brown and…
