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Parent Toolkit: Helping Your Child Cope With Medical Procedures

Get practical tips for helping kids cope with worries about medical procedures and surgeries, from the pediatric experts at Children's Hospital Colorado.

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Parent Toolkit: Building Resilience in Families With Chronically Ill Children

Children with chronic conditions and their families face ongoing medical appointments and procedures, as well as changes in daily life. In this toolkit, experts from Children's Hospital Colorado offer new ways of coping with these changes that can help build resilience.

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A Calming Approach to Food for Kids

Learn how to reduce stress surrounding mealtime and eating behaviors. Our Clinical Dietitian Annie Benson, RD, shares a healthy approach to food.

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How to Help Kids Stress Less

Everyone gets stressed. It’s a part of life. Get advice from our child psychologists on how kids can learn to identify stress and move through it with grace.

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Facts About Measles in Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Measles is a contagious respiratory illness that can be serious in babies and young kids. Our experts answer questions about measles symptoms, treatments and how vaccines can protect your child.

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How to Optimize Your Child's Bone Health

Learn about the many things you can do to develop better bone health in your growing child.

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10 Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Denver and Colorado Springs

Hiking with kids can be a great way to bond as a family, but it’s not always a walk in the park. Our experts share tips for hiking with kids, plus kid-friendly hikes near Denver and Colorado Springs.

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What Parents Should Know About Fevers in Kids

Fevers in kids can be alarming, but they’re not always a cause for concern. Our expert shares how fevers help fight infections, at-home remedies to ease discomfort and when to seek care. Learn what causes a fever, the benefits of a fever, when you should seek additional care and more.

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Hand-washing Tips for Kids

Good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses, from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as influenza.

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Is Shaming Kids Effective?

Mental health experts explain why shaming doesn’t correct behavior and instead can have a negative impact on your child’s development.