For Parents

We understand that some days are more challenging than others.

That’s why we have our weekly Parenting Blog filled with current information on practical topics, specifically created for parents with youth who have chronic pain. 

  • How can you best advocate for your child’s unique needs at school?
  • Want to learn a new meditation technique that only takes 2 minutes? 
  • Ever heard of Sophrology?

CHYP’s Parenting Blog includes helpful strategies and tools, written by professionals in the field, to provide you with options when it comes to supporting your child’s journey.

March 19, 2023

Acupressure For Headaches

What is acupressure? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are channels that flow through your body…

March 16, 2023

How to Address Fears and Concerns About Getting Better with Physical Therapy for Teens and Young Adults Suffering from Chronic Pain

Living with chronic pain can be challenging and overwhelming. It can affect every aspect of a teen’s or young a…

March 16, 2023

How Do We Do Our Spring Cleaning? (According to Traditional Asian Medicine)

It’s still cold here in Los Angeles ─ there’s even snow on the ground in Southern California ─ but Spring…

February 26, 2023

The Landscape of Our Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system innervates – or supplies with nerves – almost every tissue and organ in our…

February 26, 2023

Effects of the Pandemic on Teens

“The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says” -- this was the headline in…

February 13, 2023

The Box Breath

Directions: Sit up tall, close your eyes and go inside. Start by blowing out the stale air through your mouth.…

February 5, 2023

How to Explain Your Child's Chronic Pain to Family and Friends

One of the most common difficulties expressed to me by parents of kids with chronic pain is that their extended famil…

January 29, 2023

Empathy and Action as Separate

January 23, 2023

Lunar New Year

What is Lunar New Year? The Year of the Water Rabbit began on January 22, 2023. Lunar New Year takes place over 15…

January 23, 2023

The Piston of the Body

Osteopaths are applied anatomists, meaning we apply our knowledge of anatomy to palpate and treat the whole body. We…

January 9, 2023

Hypnosis and Healing Touch (HT)

Hypnosis and Healing Touch (HT) Brought to you by CHYP’s Parenting Blog by Rebecca Cherry, MD, MPH At the hos…

January 2, 2023

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Brought to you by CHYP’s Parenting Blog by Lonnie Zeltzer, MD What is Ehlers-Da…

December 27, 2022

The Cosmic Honey Dipper, or Energy Egg Guided Imagery

The Cosmic Honey Dipper, or Energy Egg Guided Imagery Brought to you by CHYP's Parenting Blog by Eileen Yager, MD

December 19, 2022

Sleep Disturbance in Youth With Chronic Pain

Sleep Disturbance in Youth With Chronic Pain Brought to you by CHYP's Parenting Blog by Samantha Levy, Ph.D. Ask a…

December 11, 2022

"You've Got This" vs. "I'll Handle It"

Dr. Tina Bryson, PhD, LCSW reminds parents that 'I'll handle it' should be reserved for situations that only parents…

December 5, 2022

Winter Help from Eastern Medicine

Cold and flu season is upon us!
Even if you’re like me and have been on a news fast since 2016, you&rsquo…

November 28, 2022

Peering Into the Past

It's not uncommon for people to approach me with the goal of understanding their emotions. Sometimes they have anxiet…

November 21, 2022

Connection Between Abdominal and Musculoskeletal Discomforts and How To Treat Them

As the school year goes on and life gets busy for everyone, are we taking the time to sit and eat quietly? Do we alwa…

November 14, 2022

Osteopathy and Our Secret Health

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a well-kept secret, one that deserves to be shared. For those unfamiliar…

November 7, 2022

Neck Rolls with Dr. Eileen Yager

Many people carry tension in their necks and shoulders. Today’s practice is an excellent way to relax the neck…

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