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Thumb Sucking and Finger Sucking: 11 ways to break the habit (without breaking your budget)

If your thumb or finger sucking child is 3 years old or over, it’s time to break the habit. Many ...

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6 easy tips for improving your family’s approach to food this year

2016 is here and talk of resolutions, health, improving your life is everywhere. Often, the changes proposed to make us ...

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When should kids start puberty?

Is there a normal age for kids to start puberty? Learn more about what to expect during puberty and what ...

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When should kids start puberty?

Sad but true: when 8-year-olds have signs of puberty it’s usually normal. Nevertheless, it’s unnerving to find pubic hair on ...

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Attention: St. Louis Area Parents

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment to identify the most important pediatric health issues in ...

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16 Best Educational Websites and Apps for Kids: 2016 Edition

The American Academy of Pediatrics has changed their screen time recommendations, finally doing away with the 2-hour-a-day limit. Instead, the ...

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Celebrate the new year with fun family recipes

The holidays are a great time to get your kids in the kitchen to experiment with recipes. Kids that participate ...

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10 New Years Resolutions Busy Moms Can (and should) Keep

Make eye contact with your kids. Eye contact takes just a few seconds, yet most of the time when we ...

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Get IN the Picture: The five steps to a successful, stress-free and happy holiday

You’re shopping, cooking, planning, budgeting, wrapping and otherwise stressing to fit everything in to create a perfect holiday. STOP. Take ...