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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Best Sex Education is DIY
Lots of parents agonize over when and how to start talking to their kids about sexual health. Sex education can ...
Neurology and Neurosurgery Programs Nationally Recognized
St. Louis Children's Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine gets ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals in the nation. ...
Back-To-School Vaccinations | A Parent’s Guide
Vaccinations are a necessary part of the back-to-school season. The MomTalks team shares which vaccines are required for school and ...
The Benefits of Multidisciplinary Follow-Up for CDH
Read about the benefits of multidisciplinary follow-up for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). ...