Blog posts
Javier’s Cancer Journey: From Mexico to L.A.
February 8, 2021
Three-year-old Javier is happy and healthy and back home in Mexico after successful treatment for neuroblastoma at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “We are back to the life we used to have, but we see
What to Expect at a Virtual Doctor Visit
January 28, 2021
Pediatrician Mona Patel, MD, provides tips for a successful virtual appointment with your child’s doctor.
Changing Resuscitation Management to Minimize Viral Spread
June 3, 2020
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes must be made to how patients are resuscitated. Normal procedures such as intubation and CPR can allow viruses to spread. The American Heart Association
Understanding the Coronavirus and COVID-19 on a Genetic Level
June 2, 2020
Patients of different ages and ethnicities, from a range of geographic locations, have been exhibiting varying types of illness and symptom severity due to COVID-19. While children were initially
When to Call the Doctor for Your Child’s Fever
May 15, 2020
Here's what you should do if your child has a fever, when you should you call the doctor, and how fever is related to COVID-19 and MIS-C.
How to Help Your Teen During COVID-19
May 4, 2020
Graduations. Proms. Quinceañeras. Bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs. Senior trips. Sports seasons. School plays. The COVID-19 crisis has canceled them all, and teens are feeling the pain. A CHLA expert
How to Breastfeed During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 21, 2020
Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most infants. During the COVID-19 pandemic, mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies are encouraged to do so, while following basic safety
How to Tend to Kids’ Emotional Health in the Age of Coronavirus
April 20, 2020
Talk to kids about their feelings, engage in bonding activities and help them build resilience in these challenging times.
How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
March 25, 2020
Children need the adults around them to communicate calmly and clearly, says, Karen Rogers, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
How to Get Your Kids to Wash Their Hands
March 18, 2020
Some kids just don’t want to do it, or don’t know how to do it right: washing their hands. This page provides some handy resources to motivate kids to use proper hand hygiene.