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 Seaview Pediatrics. 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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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.

How one boy fought for a life beyond feeding challenges
The feeding program at Rady Children’s Hospital Orange County (Rady Children’s) guided Jack, a young child with complex feeding challenges, on his journey toward eating.

Holiday nutrition tips to help children feel their best
Holiday nutrition tips to help children stay comfortable and nourished during busy December routines, travel, and celebrations with simple, practical strategies.

Norovirus: What parents should know
Learn how to spot, prevent, and manage norovirus in children this winter. Tips for hydration, home care, and when to seek medical attention.






