Advice From Our Experts

Worried about what to say to your child when a loved one has cancer? A psychologist in CHLA’s Cancer and Blood Disease Institute shares tips for leading healthy conversations around cancer.

Diaper rash is a part of babyhood, but there’s plenty you can do to make it go away. Follow these simple tips to soothe your baby’s skin, speed healing—and help prevent more rashes in the future.

Learn the risks of co-sleeping, and some safe alternatives.

Early detection of hearing loss in children is imperative. Learn what the result of your kid’s hearing test means—and what you need to do about it next.

CHLA neurosurgeon Virendra R. Desai, MD, describes how a surgical procedure can dramatically improve the ability to walk for certain children with cerebral palsy.

Clinical Psychologist Marian E. Williams, PhD, answers questions about the mental health of children from birth to 3 years old.

Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a child's knee are a common sports injury. Find out how to spot the signs.

An infectious disease expert at CHLA helps clarify key facts about measles—and how to keep your family safe in the event of an outbreak.

A CHLA specialist in infectious diseases explains what whooping cough (pertussis) looks and sounds like, and why vaccination is critical.

Genome sequencing can improve diagnosis of newborns for rare genetic diseases in Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ NICCU.