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Game On! Keeping Your Young Athlete Hydrated

If you are like me, ‘Game Day’ is a level up in the daily challenge of parenting logistics. First, I ...

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Young St. Louis Man Inspires Through Positivity

Chase Cofer calls himself one in a billion and if you have the pleasure to met him in person you’d ...

Patient Stories

Providing Hope Through a Continuum of Care

St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center offers patients and families medical and emotional support. ...

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Children’s Dental Health | Advice for Parents

When should I start brushing my child’s teeth? Should I be using toothpaste with fluoride? What is the right age ...

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Does My Child Need a Tonsillectomy? | Recurring Tonsillitis

When is it necessary for a child to have a tonsillectomy or, in other words, have their tonsils removed? A ...

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Burn Management in the Emergency Department

Burn injuries are, unfortunately, a common reason for visits to the pediatric Emergency Department (ED). St. Louis Children’s Hospital is ...

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Children’s Vision Exams | Parenting Resources

We’ll talk about the different vision tests your child will receive throughout their development and answer all your questions on ...

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How to Effectively Manage a Busy Family Schedule

Back to school is a busy time for both children and parents. Between school, extracurriculars, work, and errands, it can ...

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Is My Child Ready to Start School? | A Doctor’s Perspective

Recently, we celebrated my son’s eighth birthday and the start of the new school year, all within a week or ...