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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Meet Bethany, a shining example for other complex urogenital and colorectal care patients
Diagnosed in utero with spina bifida, Bethany is living life to the fullest, thanks to CHOC’s expert, multidisciplinary care.
Swimmer’s ear and kids: What parents should know
A CHOC expert details what causes swimmer’s ear, its symptoms, how it’s treated and when it’s safe to resume swimming.
Navigating selective mutism in children
Learn the signs, symptoms and treatment for selective mutism in children, including myths about the rare childhood anxiety disorder.
Moles and kids: An ultimate guide for parents
In this ultimate guide, a CHOC expert answers parents’ questions about how to tell if a child’s mole is normal or not, and when to seek help.
How to navigate diet culture and diet language with kids
It’s imperative to recognize the profound impact that diet culture can have on kids’ physical and psychological well-being. Here, learn how to talk to kids about food, nutrition and their bodies.
How to find – and prepare – a babysitter
Learn from CHOC experts the best ways to find a babysitter, what to ask during an interview, and what information to share before you leave.