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How Spending Time Outside Benefits the Whole Family
Spring is here, which means warmer and longer days, and spending time outside is important for your child’s health. It ...
Suicide Prevention in Young Athletes
It’s no secret that COVID-19 created mental health challenges and concerns for teenagers. Student-athletes face additional, unique demands and stressors ...
What to Do if Your Newborn Is Constipated
A question new parents often have is if their newborn baby is pooping and peeing often enough. If you find ...
The Pediatric ICU – What to Expect
Going to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is usually a sudden, unexpected, and frankly unwelcome experience, meaning that many ...
Tips to Help Your Teen Quit Vaping
Since the 2010s, e-cigarettes, or vapes, have exploded in popularity among teens, resulting in a surge of nicotine dependence and ...
Why Boredom Can Be Good for Your Child
Children complain about being bored a lot: after school, on weekends, and on those long days of summer vacation. Having ...
Top Choking Hazards Seen in the ER
Choking hazards are a big concern for parents and pediatricians alike. Some of the most common food hazards include raw ...
Are Soccer Headers Safe in Youth Sports?
We are in the middle of an exciting time for soccer players—the opening season of the STL City SC team ...
St. Louis Children's Hospital Announces 2022 Advocacy Award Winners
Muriel Smith and Missouri State Senator Brian Williams are honored for their work to improve children's lives through education, health ...