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Teaching a Teenager to Drive | Tips for Parents

My daughter, my oldest, is 15 2/3 years old. That 2/3 is very important because it means in a short ...

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New hospital president focuses on strong physician partnerships

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has a new leader as of Nov. 12, 2018. Mark Shen, MD, MBA, has taken the ...

Mom Docs

Winter Coats & Car Seats | Safety Tips

Did you know babies & small children should never wear coats while in their car seats? Our Safety Stop team ...

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A Sister's Gift Saves Her Brothers

Learn more about Camren and Camar's struggle with sickle cell anemia and their experiences with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Mom Docs

Dental Hygiene for Infants | Keeping Their Smile Bright

Your newborn’s first tooth is starting to poke through their gums. It’s an exciting milestone! However, many parents are unaware ...

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Children's Runners 10 Exercise Program

The Children's Runners 10 program focuses on 10 stretching and strengthening exercises designed to improve flexibility, strength and endurance of ...

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3D Spinal Models Improve Surgical Planning and Execution

Riley Jones, 14, was born with three extra vertebrae that caused a sharp angular deformity of the spine and compressed ...

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Case Study: "Granular"

The following case study was used by Andrew J. White, MD, the James P. Keating, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and ...

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Easy Access to Hematology-Oncology Clinical Trials

Through active clinical trials, Washington University researchers are working to find better treatments and cures for pediatric oncology and hematology ...