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Growth Plate Injuries in Athletes: What Are They & When Should I Worry?
“Your child’s injury may involve the growth plate.” This is a common phrase used particularly in urgent care when describing ...
Plans Underway for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
Washington University pediatric infectious diseases doctors plan to launch clinical trials this spring at St. Louis Children’s Hospital to evaluate ...
Winter Activity Safety Tips: Ice Skating, Sledding & More
Kids (and parents!) need to stay active during the winter months, and outdoor winter activities have unique safety considerations. Dr ...
Teens and Healthy Relationships
“Oh Love! young Love! bound in thy rosy band, Let sage or cynic prattle as he will, These hours, and ...
What’s the Deal With TikTok?
St. Louis Children's Hospital discusses how safe it is for your child to use TikTok and four tips for parents ...
Creating a Full Circle of Care
When 3-month-old Hank Matzke started running a fever and wouldn’t stop crying late one Saturday night, his parents, Amanda and ...
Tooth Sensitivity: Why It Happens & How to Help Your Child
Does your child have tooth sensitivity? Several different things could be causing it. In this video, Dr. Emily Hahn breaks ...
Mommy Shame & “Good Enough” Mothering in the Pandemic Age
“I didn’t sign up for this!” Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have heard this phrase multiple times ...
Looking Ahead to Life After COVID – Next Year There Will Be No Yellow Icing
As COVID-19 vaccines begin to be distributed outside the limits of healthcare workers and into the broader community – I ...