CHOC Children's Blog

It’s Super Bowl Time! – A great opportunity to spend time with friends and family, and to teach kids about the importance of good sportsmanship. Parents and kids alike love sports, and it’s easy to get caught up in a game and become focused on winning. Yet there is much more to be gained from the  Read more »

As the second anniversary of the “Let’s Move!” campaign approaches in February – an initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, dedicated to fighting the battle against childhood obesity – we’re reminded that there are several, easy steps your family can take towards better nutrition and a healthier lifestyle. The experts at CHOC recommend these  Read more »

With more sunshine coming our way this weekend, it’s important to keep your family safe from the effects of over-exposure to the sun. We all need a little sunshine of course, it’s a source for vitamin D, which helps us maintain a healthy immune system and absorb calcium to maintain strong bones. However, excessive exposure  Read more »