Parenting Articles

CHOC answers your questions about donating blood

Experts explain who can donate blood, what to expect at your blood donation, what types of blood are needed and more.

Lunchbox tips, activity ideas and recipes for school-age kids

Some school-aged kids may have trouble eating their lunches while at school. A dietitian offers packing tips, meal ideas and more.

How to protect your kids from dog bites

With hundreds kids being treated for dog bites each year at CHOC, experts discuss why dogs bite kids and how to prevent injury.

Encouraging positive behavior in young children

Parents can help kids develop autonomy and positive behaviors by spending time together, helping them regulate emotions and assigning tasks.

Mealtime strategies, activities and recipe ideas for toddlers

Mealtimes can be challenging for parents of energetic toddlers. A CHOC dietitian offers tips, recipes and activity ideas.

How to manage negative behaviors in young children  

A CHOC pediatric psychologist helps parents manage their toddler’s or preschool-aged child’s disruptive, noncompliant and bad behavior.