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 and Total Pediatrics. 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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Winter safety tips for cold, ice and snow
Discover essential winter safety tips to keep your kids and family safe in cold, ice and snow.
Whooping cough: What parents should know
With whooping cough cases rising, a Rady Children’s Hospital Orange County expert provides a medical review of key information about the disease.
5 Ways to make holiday travel with kids easier
Discover practical tips for holiday travel with kids, including smart packing, planning ahead, choosing safe accommodations, and staying safe on the road.
Can I prevent getting or spreading the flu?
Learn how to lower your chances of getting sick and help stop the flu from spreading with simple steps like vaccination, handwashing and covering coughs.
Mental health at home: How to talk about our thoughts and feelings
Learn how to talk about our thoughts and feelings at home with simple strategies that help caregivers build emotional communication and support kids’ healthy coping skills.
Healthy twists on Thanksgiving favorites and immune-boosting comfort foods
Healthy twists on Thanksgiving favorites that offer gut-friendly, immune-boosting and flavorful holiday dishes.
