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Getting your child a cell phone is a big decision. Is your child ready? Is your family? Two CHLA psychologists offer advice.

Fire season can be terrifying—especially if wildfires come close to your home or force you to flee for safety. It’s important for parents to understand how these experiences and other disasters like

Wildfires are not uncommon when you live in California—and that’s a scary thing for some children to grasp. We spoke to two experts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles—pulmonologist Shirleen Loloyan

When tragic or violent events occur, parents may wonder about how to help their kids understand the graphic images and emotional video footage that they may see. Stephanie Marcy, PhD, psychologist at

Summer is ending and that means no more late nights, sleeping-in, or spending hours playing video games. Instead, it’s time to head back to school where days are filled with classroom lectures and

Written by Stephanie Marcy, PhD, psychologist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles School is back in session after a long summer break. You drop your angel off, bid him a good day, tell him to behave

Written by Stephanie N. Marcy, PhD, licensed psycologist, assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Children’s birthday parties can be overwhelming for any child

Healthy siblings of children with chronic illness are more likely to experience a variety of issues. Our experts suggest ways to support them.

Consistency can help when your child is pushing boundaries, and benefits your family in many ways.

Ten tips to consider when disagreeing in front of your children.