Sharing wellness stories from our children to yours. Serving the health needs for all children and families across 50 states and over 80 countries.
Burns: Prevention and Treatment
As a hospitalist physician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, I often work in the PAWS unit, which is our burn ...
Eating Disorders in Teenaged Boys
When a parent learns that a son has an eating disorder, the news can be not only painful but also ...
Recognizing developmental delay
The first three years of a child’s life are an amazing time of development – and what happens during those ...
The HPV Vaccine—Not for “Little Girls”
“To have innocent little 12-year-old girls be forced to have a government injection through an executive order is just flat ...
Seizures – Are they Ever Normal
Kaylee’s terrified eyes stared up at me while the EMT loosened the straps that held her to the stretcher. Her ...
Prevent Sports Injuries
Participating in sports can be a fun and enriching activity for many kids. They learn cooperation and teamwork, get needed ...
Sports Physicals – How do I know if my child is fit to play?
The purpose of sports or athletic screening is to help determine – from a medical perspective – whether a child ...
Should you wear a baby sling?
As a pediatrician and mother of four, I started babywearing for convenience, and only then began to understand the true ...
Your Kids and X-Rays – Is it always safe?
Most people in the U.S. undergo radiologic scans such as X-rays or CT scans at some point in their lives ...