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At CHI Health, our behavioral and mental health experts offer support to parents in need of parenting advice and other resources.

Screenager Safety: 6 Savvy Tips for Parents

By Joseph Nelson, LIMHP, PLADC

OCT 01, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting

Having open conversation, creating a family media plan and role modeling good digital media habits are three ways you can help keep your kids safe online.

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6 Healthy Halloween Tricks for Treats
By CHI Health Food and Nutrition Services Team SEP 16, 2024 | Nutrition, Wellness, Parenting
Eating a good meal before trick or treating, planning a costume party, and keeping an eye on candy consumption are just a few tricks for a healthier Halloween.
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Melatonin Overdose in Kids: Essential Advice for Parents
By Laura Denning, CPNP, BSN, MSN JUN 13, 2024 | Pediatrics, Parenting
If melatonin is in your medicine cabinet, heed this important message: accidental ingestions by children have risen dramatically.
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Get a Jump On Summer: 7 Tips for Parents
By Monica Arora, MD MAR 29, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting
Our child adolescent psychiatrist offers tips to help parents balance work, household and family needs while making summer a memorable time for children.
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The Value of Flexibility in Breastfeeding
By Elizabeth Mollard, CNM MAR 01, 2024 | Pediatrics, Maternity Care, Parenting
When it comes to breastfeeding, some is better than none, even if it means deviating from the "perfect" ideal.
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Taming School Stress: A Parent’s Guide
By Monica Arora, MD FEB 06, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting
Rather than solving their problems, it’s more important for parents to guide children in how to deal with stress using these helpful tips from our child and adolescent psychiatrist.
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How to Fit In Self Care As a New Mom
By Melina Hickey, LIMHP JAN 19, 2024 | Mental Health, Maternity Care, Parenting
Our mental health therapist offers tips for new moms on how to modify their self-care routines to make them sustainable with a growing family.
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