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Irish Rugby Star Flies Daughter to St. Louis for Life-Changing Surgery

"To actually be witnessing her walking for the first time on Friday, it's just hard to describe as a parent," ...

Expert Advice

The Importance of Specialized Treatment for Complex Fractures

With his mother being a nurse, Mark Miller, MD, was always intrigued by medicine. He knew from a young age ...

Mom Docs

Well Child Visits | A Pediatrician’s Advice

Well child visits are crucial for monitoring your child’s health and development. We’ll discuss a typical well visit schedule as ...

Mom Docs

How to Administer Ear Drops | Tips for Less Fussing

Watch this video to learn how to administer ear drops to your child. Your child’s doctor may prescribe ear drops ...

Mom Docs

The Importance of Sports Physicals

It is that time of year again! Kids are heading back to school for a new year and another season ...

Mom Docs

Backpack Weight Guidelines for Kids

How heavy should our kids’ backpacks be? From backpack weight guidelines to safety tips, we’ll discuss how to protect our ...

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Fast Food for Kids | How Much Is Too Much?

Fast food can be very tempting, especially for kids. We’ll discuss setting healthy limits when it comes to fast food ...

Caregivers

Understanding the Unique Challenges of Pediatric Orthopedic Treatments in Upper Extremities

In medical school, Lindley Wall, MD, a Washington University orthopedic surgeon at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, was fascinated by the ...

Mom Docs

Cavity Prevention | Are They Contagious?

 Did you know that cavities are contagious, and that to promote cavity prevention it’s important not to spread the ...