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01/22/21
Activity ideas for kids during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children are spending more time at home than usual. Here’s a roundup of what parents and caregivers can do to keep kids occupied during this time. Online learning The Orange County Department of Education has created a roundup of free resources to help students supplement other materials that are being … continue reading
01/07/21
Fiber for kids: High fiber recipes for kids
By Christina Sharkey, clinical dietitian at CHOC Adequate and proper nutrition is important for a child’s normal growth and development and since January is National Fiber Focus month, this is a great time to make sure that you and your family are getting enough fiber in your diet. Fiber is a beneficial part of our … continue reading
12/30/20
Ringing in the new year cancer-free
Skinnier arms and legs and exhaustion to the point of taking naps. These were the initial signs that left Jamie wondering if there was something wrong with her 5-year-old son, Jacob. Weeks later, the most alarming sign appeared: blood clots in his urine. Jacob was taken to his local pediatrician and it was there a large lump … continue reading
12/29/20
Window falls and children: Lauren’s story
With a New Year’s Eve party a few hours away, Ruth Chi sent her 5-year-old daughter, Lauren, upstairs for a quick nap to ensure she’d have the energy needed later to ring in 2018. Ruth had just turned her attention back to party prep in the kitchen when she heard yelling upstairs. Suddenly, her eldest … continue reading
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