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Tweens: What to Expect from Your Growing Child

 The tween stage of parenting is unique in several ways. Children in this stage of development are experiencing rapid ...

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To the Parent With a Sick Kid

Lately, it feels impossible to escape illness and even harder to get rid of it. Parents, I know the stress ...

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When to Call Your Doctor About Your Child’s Cold

The occasional cold is common in children, especially this time of year. These colds are the result of upper respiratory ...

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When to Call Your Doctor About Your Child’s Cold

Concerned about your child's cold? Discover the signs that indicate when to seek medical advice, such as ongoing symptoms, fever ...

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Starting Children’s Heart Health Early

It’s important for kids to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Due to rising concerns about childhood health, the American Heart Association ...

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Foreign Objects in Children’s Noses & Ears

Children are naturally curious and love to explore their bodies and the world around them. Sometimes, this can lead to ...

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A Guide to TikTok Safety Tips for Parents and Kids

Parenting has never been an easy task, even before the need to worry about safety on apps like TikTok. Now ...

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How to Help Your Child Recover From a Cold at Home

Coughs, colds, and flus spike this time of year, and lots of parents want to know what they can do ...

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What to Know About the Increase in Self-Harm in Children

Over the past few years, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and other children’s hospitals around the country are seeing an increase ...