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Transitioning Kids Back to a School Sleep Schedule
Dr. Kelly Ross, Pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, talks about how to transition your child into a back to ...
Is Your Child Ready For Kindergarten? Q&A with STL Children’s MomDocs
Dr. Dehra Harris, Pediatric Psychiatrist with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, gives advice on how to know, when ...
Trampoline Do’s and Don’ts: Keeping your kids bouncing safely
Summertime means lots of outdoor activities for kids, including playing on playground equipment, swimming, and jumping on the trampoline. Since ...
Ahhhh!! Bugs: How to help your child overcome a fear
My 2-year-old came home from daycare a few weeks ago making frequent statements about bugs. “Bugs outside.” “Bugs not hurt ...
How to Entertain a Toddler When You Bring Home a New Baby
One of my favorite people called last week to ask that age-old mom question, “How do I keep a toddler ...
Do you know when to visit the emergency room if your child is vomiting?
Summer has arrived! Neighborhood pools are open, we’ve fired up the grills … and those of us who staff pediatric ...
Sibling Conflicts Over the Summer: Keeping the peace when you want to ground them for life
One of my favorite psychologists says “family time is overrated.” I think we all have a mythical family in our ...
4 tips on summer activities to keep kids busy: “Summer Mom” to the rescue
Last night I read a mom blog post titled, “Spring Break—a preview of how much summer will suck” and I ...
How can I get my kids started with running? Tips on a safe way to get out on the road
Running is a great way for kids and adults to get exercise and get in shape. Programs like Girls on ...
