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Kid's Health - Spring 2010

Our award-winning Kid's Health Magazine is designed to provide "healthful" information for your growing child from the experts at CHOC and CHOC at Mission.

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COVER STORY :
Achoo! Kids, Allergies and Asthma
It's spring and a lot more than love is in the air. Tree and grass pollen are making the rounds. So if your child seems especially sniffly and sneezy lately, springtime allergies might be to blame.
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ARTICLES:

Keeping Kids Active when School is Out
Summer. Time for camp, catching bugs, water parks…and weight gain?
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State-of-the-Art Technology at CHOC Gives Newborns a Second Chance
Almost every expectant mother is at least a little anxious about the birth of her baby. It’s natural to want an uncomplicated delivery and healthy child. Most births occur without problems. However, if complications arise, CHOC Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers state-of-the-art care, including a new, cool cap technology that’s giving newborns a miraculous second chance.
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Is it Time Your Teen had a Checkup?
Between music lessons, tae kwon do practice and hanging out with friends, your teen probably has a lot of plans this summer. An important event that could be missing from the calendar, however, is his or her yearly checkup.
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How Do You Know If Your Child Needs Surgery?
Facing surgery can be a scary time for children and their parents. Fortunately, the surgeons at CHOC Children’s are experts at performing a wide range of operations on children.
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For Better Health, Take Aim At Sugar In Cereals
Cereal can offer fiber-filled whole grains, vitamins and minerals. The drawback? “An abundance of cereals involve a high amount of sugar, which can put a child at risk for tooth decay and obesity.
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State-Of-The-Art Fertility Options Help Patients Prepare For Life After Cancer
One of the biggest problems cancer survivors face is fertility preservation. That’s why CHOC offers some of the most advanced oncofertility services in the world as part of its Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program, a joint effort with the University of California, Irvine.
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Ask the Expert:
My teen is always texting or on social networking sites like facebook. Should I be worried?
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