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Meditation at CHLA: How Team Members Reset and Recharge
September 29, 2021
Through Spiritual Care Services at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, team members have access to guided meditation sessions that can help them slow down, manage stress and feel more connected.
Using Signs to Help With Early Language Skills
May 11, 2018
Many parents are hesitant to use signs with their babies because they fear it will delay their child’s verbal growth. However, research supports the use of symbolic gestures to foster language skills
Parenting in the Time of COVID-19: Tips on Promoting Kids’ Development at Home
October 13, 2020
With the pandemic keeping schools closed and kids at home, what can parents do to make sure their children maintain their development? CHLA pediatrician Gladys Felix has a host of suggestions.
How to Talk to Your Child Who Is Questioning or Identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Asexual (LGBTQA)
June 24, 2016
Talking to your child about gender identity and sexual orientation can feel overwhelming for parents who aren’t sure where or how to begin the conversation. Often, these conversations start after a
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
Sandy Himmelrich, LCSW
November 6, 2019
Sandy Himmelrich, LCSW, has devoted 25 years to helping and protecting the most vulnerable among us: children who have been abused.
Porto's Bakery: Why We Give
December 3, 2019
The beloved local eatery has been supporting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and sharing its sweet treats with patients and families for more than 40 years.
How to Talk to Kids About Death
February 18, 2020
CHLA expert David Schonfeld, MD, Director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, provides advice on how to talk to children of all ages about the
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