Parenting Resources
The following guides and articles 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 pediatric experts at CHOC. These guides are not meant to replace your child’s professional healthcare team, but rather, to supplement it by giving you helpful tips and tools all in one place.
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5 healthy eating tips for busy families
Discover healthy eating tips for busy families with time-saving strategies.
5 tips to limit junk food for kids
Learn how to limit junk food for kids with fun snack ideas, healthy meals, and simple tips to encourage better eating habits for the whole family.
How to help kids process self-harm and suicide content in media
Learn how to help kids process self-harm and suicide content in media with effective strategies and communication tips.
7 ways to encourage positive holiday eating habits in kids
A CHOC expert offers holiday tips like teaching the balance of enjoyment and nutrition, staying hydrated and getting creative with leftovers!
A.J., 16, courageously battles brain cancer
A.J. keeps defying the odds despite two relapses and illnesses that required him to twice go on hemodialysis and spend five weeks in CHOC’s PICU.
Can I take medications while breastfeeding?
Knowing what medications are safe to take while breastfeeding doesn’t have to be hard. A CHOC expert has advice and resources to get answers.