Parent and Family Resources

Can Children Have Sleep Apnea?

Categories:

• Wellness

Topics:

• Sleep Medicine
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Pulmonology

May 16, 2023

by: Galia Napchan Pomerantz

Learn about the signs of sleep apnea in children and how Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital can help your child get the sleep they need.

How to Talk to Your Child About Their Cancer

Categories:

• Wellness

Topics:

• Cancer
• Parent Resources

April 18, 2023

by: Kerice Pinkney

Find out how to talk to your child about their cancer in a supportive and comforting way.

Signs of Early Puberty — When Your Child Matures Too Soon

Categories:

• Wellness

Topics:

• Endocrinology
• Growth & Development

March 21, 2023

by: Mauricio Flores

Is your child maturing too soon? Learn how to recognize the typical signs of puberty and what to do if your child starts puberty too soon.

How Do You Talk to Your Child About Puberty

Categories:

• Wellness

Topics:

• Growth & Development
• Parent Resources
• Endocrinology

March 07, 2023

by: Mauricio Flores

When’s the best time to talk with young children about puberty? And what should you say? Learn tips to prepare your sons and daughters for puberty.

How to Prevent and Treat Ear Infections

Categories:

• Wellness

Topics:

• Ear, Nose and Throat

February 21, 2023

by: Samantha Allen

Learn how to prevent and treat your child's ear infections.

How to Talk to Your Child About Their Diabetes

Categories:

• Wellness

Topics:

• Endocrinology

January 24, 2023

by: Sarah Hart Unger

Learn how to support your child after they receive a diabetes diagnosis.

12 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe During the Holidays

Categories:

• Wellness

Topics:

• Safety

December 13, 2022

by: Tamar Levene

Share these tips with friends and family and keep them handy to help you stay safe during the holidays.

Mental Health Check-Up For Back To School

Categories:

• Wellness

Topics:

• Mental Health

August 22, 2022

From kindergarten to college: Dr. Michelle Brenes provides mental health tips for families as they prepare to head back to school.

It’s a Jungle Out There; Protect Your Child’s Online Mental Health

Categories:

• Wellness

Topics:

• School
• Psychology
• Parent Resources

August 15, 2022

Time spent online or on social media may damage a child’s mental health. Learn why and how to set boundaries on screen time.

Smoke Signals: Signs Your Child May Be Vaping

Categories:

• Wellness

Topics:

• School
• Pulmonology
• Parent Resources

August 15, 2022

Vaping is dangerous, but an alarming number of teens and kids are using e-cigarettes. Know the signs and get tips for preventing or stopping vaping.