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 Rady Children’s and PAM. 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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Navigating Peptides, Body Image, and Muscle Development with Dr. Kornswiet
From muscle-building promises to rapid weight-loss claims, peptides are increasingly being marketed to teens on social media. But what are they, and what should parents know? Dr. Kornswiet explores the risks behind the trend, the pressures young people face online, and the importance of fostering healthy body image and lifelong wellness habits.
Why is mental health wellness essential for academic excellence?
Discover why mental health is essential to achieving academic excellence and how emotional well-being supports focus, resilience, and student success.
What are the best ways to prevent window falls at home?
Window falls are a leading cause of childhood injury. Discover practical ways families can reduce risks and create safer homes.
Stay cool this summer: Three kid-friendly hydration recipes to beat the heat
When temperatures rise, staying hydrated becomes even more important. Learn how smoothies, popsicles, and frozen fruit treats can help kids stay cool, hydrated, and nourished all summer long.
When are youth sports injuries too serious for a child to keep playing?
Not sure if your child should keep playing? Learn how to recognize serious youth sports injuries.
Stay Cool This Summer: Three Kid-Friendly Hydration Recipes to Beat the Heat
Hydrating foods can be especially helpful during hot weather, after physical activity, or when children are recovering from illnesses that make it harder to eat or drink normally.
