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Five tricks to a peaceful home – with kids
It’s hard to say my home is peaceful—we have five kids ages 9, 7, 4, 2, and 2 months. But ...
The teen drug I REALLY hate
A 15-year-old stumbled into my ER at 2 am, barely conscious, supported by his terrified mother. He was out with ...
Raising a Grateful Child
This time of year, parents scramble to find the right gift or give the perfect holiday experience in an attempt ...
Recognize the risks of sexual abuse in young athletes
Earlier this week, parents and students at a west St. Louis county school were put on alert about a local ...
The 20 Worst Holiday Gifts for Kids
Here are this year’s worst gifts to buy for kids—those toys likely to conveniently disappear within a few months (or ...
Holiday Travel: 10 tips for happy trips
The holiday season is upon us. For many families that means traveling long distances with young children. My two-year-old is ...
Does Curious George make your children smarter?
First, a confession: my kids watch Curious George almost every day. So I was flooded with relief to hear the ...
A kid’s best friend: 5 reasons why dogs are good for kids
Is a dog a kid’s best friend, or a safety risk? My colleague recently wrote this piece about why families ...
Killer cramps are NOT normal
“It’s just part of being a woman,” my patient’s grandmother told her, “the curse of Eve.” My patient looked down ...