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 Orange Docs of Kids. 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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American Academy of Pediatrics releases 2026 immunization schedule: What parents need to know
The American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 immunization schedule explains recommended childhood vaccines, timing and guidance for parents.
Coping with a medical diagnosis
Coping with a medical diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Learn simple ways to support your child, manage stress, and find comfort as a family.
Fresh start, simple steps: New Year’s resolutions for kids and families
New Year’s resolutions for kids and families made simple, with practical food habits that support energy, confidence and lifelong wellness.
How to motivate kids to be active
Motivate kids to be active with age-appropriate activities, fun routines, and simple parenting strategies that build lifelong healthy movement habits.
Anorectal malformation explained: What families need to know
Anorectal malformation explained for families, including causes, types and treatment, with expert insight from Dr. Donald Shaul.
The journey of donated blood
Discover the journey of donated blood at Rady Children’s, from donation and testing to transfusion, and how it safely helps children in need of medical care.
