Parents are usually interested in knowing their child’s weight and height percentiles, but they rarely ask directly about body mass index or BMI.
A pharmacist’s guide to safe and proper medication disposal
Medications can have harmful consequences if they are not properly handled. The following steps will help you ensure the medication in your home is properly disposed.
Healthy meals for your family: Tips from a registered dietitian
Looking for help to plan healthy meals for your family? A registered dietitian at CHOC Children’s walks parents through a few features of the USDA Choose My Plate program.
6 do’s and don’ts of concussion
As a parent or coach, knowing what to do after concussions occur is important. A CHOC Children’s pediatrifc neurologist offers tips on what to do and what not to do.
How teens can deal with bullying: Teen advisers weigh in
One in five students age 12-18 in the U.S. have experienced bullying. CHOC Children’s teen advisers and CHOC psychologists weigh in on how to help.
Back-to-school anxiety remedies
Back-to-school anxiety is real. Transitioning from carefree summer days into a structured school day can be stressful for children. A pediatric psychologist offers tips for parents on how to help children adjust.
