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Questions You Should Always Ask Before a Playdate

 Playdates are a ton of fun, plus they’re an important way for your child to make friends and build ...

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Medications and Your Child

No one wants their kiddo feeling sick – but you might be hesitant or have questions about giving medicine, especially ...

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Nosebleeds in Kids | Why They Happen & How to Stop Them

If your kid has a nosebleed, it can be scary (and messy!) but thankfully it’s usually not a serious medical ...

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Fall Allergies

Watery, itchy eyes, a runny nose, and a cough that won’t quit – the fall can be tough for those ...

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Back Pain in Young Athletes: Why It Happens and What to Do

In adults, back pain is a very commonplace complaint. If you polled the adults at your workplace or at a ...

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Scared on Halloween

Halloween can be spooky fun but for some kids it’s just plain scary! One of our psychologists will give families ...

News

Youngest Heart Recipient at St. Louis Children's Hospital Celebrates 30 Years With Donor Heart

Brett Myers celebrates a huge milestone at the same time St. Louis Children's Hospital also marks an important achievement. ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animations: Patent Ductus Arteriosus

The ductus arteriosus is a normal structure in the fetal circulatory system that allows blood to bypass the fetal lungs ...

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Your Daughter’s First Gynecology Visit | What to Expect

When should you schedule your daughter’s first gynecology visit? What should you expect during this first appointment? In this video ...