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Swaddling Do’s and Don’ts
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Swaddling is a technique that mimics the coziness of the womb. Parent learns this special way of providing comfort for their newborn, but is it safe? If so, is there a wrong and a right way to swaddle
Pass the Sugar? Or Honey? Or Aspartame?
December 3, 2015
There are many sweeteners on the market, but are any of them good choices for your kids or family? The truth is that all sweeteners should be used in moderation; no sweetener is actually a healthy
Ava’s Bump: A Girl’s Journey Fighting Lymphoma
January 14, 2014
This story is shared in the words of Gina Rich, mother of Ava. In mid-February I noticed a bump on my daughter Ava's head. She was 8 at the time. I thought she must have just bumped it playing around
‘W’ Sitting Is Not Bad for Kids, CHLA Study Finds
April 19, 2021
Parents are often told that if their child ‘W’ sits, it will cause problems with their hips. ‘W’ sitting is not harmful, a new study from researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles reports.
Tips to Help Stop Nail Biting
January 5, 2018
I can tell you the exact moment my son Alexander became a nail biter. He was 5 years old, watching his mom get dressed for work. I could see at the time Alexander place his finger in his mouth and
Tracking Coronavirus Mutations Shows Early Safety Measures and Travel Restrictions Limited Viral Spread
October 22, 2020
One of the largest U.S. genetic studies of the virus, conducted at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, supports public health decisions limiting contact
Chief Scientific Officer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Appointed to CIRM Board
April 9, 2021
Pat Levitt, PhD, joins governing board of California’s stem cell agency
A Life-Changing Surgery Provides New Hope for Mila
December 14, 2015
Jennifer Rashkin recalls with absolute clarity the first time her daughter, Mila, had a seizure. “It was Sept. 26, 2011. She was 3 years old. About 15 minutes into her nap, I heard her cough, and I
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