…brain: True or False- If kids and teens have headaches, they should automatically be referred to a specialist. True or False- A newborn’s brain is smaller than an adult’s brain….
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CHOC Opens Wing for Adolescent, Young Adult Cancer Patients
…wing dovetails with the Cancer Institute’s recognition that teens and young adult patients with cancer have unique needs. In fact, CHOC’s is among the few pediatric cancer programs in the…
A Road Map to Surgery at CHOC
…key aspects of the patient and family journey through the Tidwell Procedure Center at CHOC Hospital. Welcome to CHOC Hospital – a hospital for children and teens, only. When a…
10 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Anesthesiologist
…driving for teens the day of surgery. The surgeon will provide a school note if time off is required. If a hospital stay is required, and depending on the procedure,…
Personalized Spinal Implants: Nikki’s Story
…Aminian. “Most of our patients are active teens, who are eager to return to their sports and activities. We want to do everything we can to help them do that.”…
Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition
…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…
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…