We love Halloween, but are still concerned about COVID-19 exposure and things like monkeypox. How can I keep my kids safe while letting them have fun? All ages Halloween is a favorite holiday for many children and adults alike. From the decor to the costumes, the day’s festivities certainly spark the imagination. As a pediatrician, […]
What to Know About Monkeypox
There’s a lot of news about monkeypox these days. What should I know about monkeypox as a parent? All ages Monkeypox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It got its name when it was discovered in lab monkeys in 1958. This virus is similar to the one that causes smallpox, but is […]
Football Fears
My son wants to join the football team at school but I’m worried about concussions. If I let him join, how can I keep him safe? Adolescents and teens There has been a growing amount of concern regarding traumatic head injuries in high school football. According to a recent study of high school football injuries, […]
Parenting Through Trauma
How do I help guide my kids through the trauma of school shootings? All ages Earthquake drills. Fire drills. These types of emergency preparations have long been part of student life in Orange County schools. These days, unfortunately, many children have something else built into their school schedules: active shooter drills, to prepare them for […]
COVID Anxieties
My children have been worried about the possibility of COVID cases getting bad again. What can I do to soothe them even when I don’t know what might happen? All ages This is a great question and one that is coming up frequently with many families. While the past two years have felt like an […]
Talking About Homelessness
My little boy asked me why his friend has been staying at a hotel for the past month. How do I address these sensitive topics, such as homelessness, with my young son? All ages Having complex conversations with our children is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, parts of being a parent. This is […]
Social Media and Mental Health
How can I keep my kids safe from the mental health risks of social media? All ages Children’s access, reliance and relationship with technology has skyrocketed in the past two years. Online schooling, increased dependence on laptops during the pandemic and isolation have directly impacted how children interact with technology. Many children became reliant on […]
School Heroes of Orange County
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Al Mijares, Ph.D., talks Top Teachers, Employees and Leaders, and how they continue going above and beyond no matter what the challenge. Parenting OC: How has the 2021-2022 school year gone so far? Al Mijares: It has become something of a cliche to say that this is a year like […]
Baseball Safety
With baseball season coming, what are some safety tips to keep in mind for my athlete? All ages With spring baseball season coming up and kids ready to play ball, there is a lot of excitement for young players. Just like winning takes a full team effort, baseball safety needs players, coaches, officials and families […]
Summer Camp and COVID
Is it possible to keep kids safe at summer camp and related activities given an uncertain summer? All ages Summer camp and other extracurricular activities are an important part of a child’s development and wellbeing. As such, even with the uncertainty that comes with possible new variants, there are steps that can be taken to […]
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