Advice From Our Experts

It is important to discuss community violence and civil unrest with the children in your lives when these topics dominate the news cycle and social media feeds. David J. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, Director

As Halloween approaches, families are looking for ways to celebrate while maintaining safety during the pandemic. Many traditions like wearing costumes and carving pumpkins can be done—as long as you

E-cigarettes are like cigarettes for a new generation. The devices produce an aerosol by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavoring and other chemicals. Users inhale these synthetics

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially fatal complication of diabetes caused by a high level of acid in the blood. Find out what DKA is, and why it’s so dangerous.

It’s time to get back to school, for some students after more than a year without setting foot in a classroom setting. A big part of making the successful transition back to daily, in-person learning

The pandemic has produced a surge in emergency room visits at CHLA due to the accidental consumption of toxic substances. Our injury prevention expert tells parents what safeguards to put in place.

As kids return to campus, parents and teachers should be prepared to support their social, emotional and mental health needs.

Athletes, and their coaches and doctors, must prioritize mental as well as physical health.

Even if you walk with your children regularly, they still need to be taught pedestrian safety. An injury prevention expert at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers tips to keep kids of all ages, from

When the mercury rises, so does the risk of heatstroke for pregnant women and newborns. Here’s how to keep yourself—and your new baby—cool and comfortable, even on the hottest summer days.