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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Colic in babies: Tips for soothing your child from a pediatrician
A CHOC pediatrician explains the causes of colic in babies, and offers tips to parents for helping their colicky baby.
Siblings who share rare heart condition celebrate lives daily
When siblings Julissa and Joseph were diagnosed with the same rare congenital heart disease, CHOC stepped in to treat them both.
Preteens and skincare: What parents should know
Should teens and preteens be using so many skincare products with fancy ingredients? A pediatric dermatologist answers parents’ questions.
CHOC’s rehab team helps patient heal: Isa’s story
11-year-old Isa had to relearn everything after treatment for FIRES, a rare epilepsy disorder. With help from CHOC rehab, he’s thriving.
Taking care of you: 5 coping strategies for parents and caregivers
A CHOC mental health expert demonstrates five coping tips for parents and caregivers through video, and discusses the importance of self-care.
Supporting your child after the death of a pet
A CHOC mental health expert helps parents guide their kids and teens through the loss of a family pet, and offers tips for dealing with grief.