…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,…
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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…
Guides
LIBRARY In-depth Guides The following guides cover a range of health topics, with tips for parents, tips for kids and teens, recommended reading/viewing, and crisis resources put together by the…
