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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Fourth of July safety for kids: An ultimate guide
Discover helpful Fourth of July safety tips for kids, reviewed by CHOC community educator Amy Frias, to help families celebrate the holiday with more fun and fewer risks.

Should I use ChatGPT for my child’s health?
Wondering about using ChatGPT for your child’s health? CHOC experts weigh in on the benefits, risks and safe ways parents can use AI to support their child’s well-being.

What to do if your child has a stiff neck
Learn what causes a stiff neck in kids, how to treat it at home and when it could be a sign of something more serious.

Help! My child won’t drink milk — What can I do?
If your child refuses to drink milk, discover milk-free and dairy-free calcium sources for strong bones and healthy growth.

The role of fats in children’s diets: What types are best?
Learn why fats in children’s diets matter and which types are healthy for growth and development.

Thirteen hospitalizations, one unstoppable spirit: Noah’s journey with cystic fibrosis
Noah isn’t just living with cystic fibrosis—he’s leading with it. As a CF advocate, he empowers others, especially in underrepresented communities, to embrace their identity and fight to be seen and heard.