Dr. Mery Taylor Archives - CHOC Children's Health

Talking to children about tragic events

A CHOC pediatric psychologist offers advice to parents on when, and how, to talk to children and adolescents about tragedies.

If your child or teen feels disappointed right now over missed holiday celebrations, let her express her feelings, and validate them.

A CHOC pediatric psychologist offers advice to parents on talking politics with your kids this election season.

Coping tips for parents of a teen who is struggling with a loss of control and trying to cope with cancelled celebrations.

Durante este período, los niños se sentirán más reconfortados con las palabras de seguridad de los padres en estos tiempos difíciles.

A pediatric psychologist offers tips to parents on how to talk to kids experiencing disappointment amidst cancelled plans during COVID-19.

Practicing mindfulness or relaxation techniques can help teens build coping skills to address issues, such as anxiety disorders.

Teens may not always have philanthropy on their active minds, but volunteering their time can have a healthy impact on their development.

Separation anxiety often happens when children make big transitions to new places, which is common, a psychologist at CHOC says.