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Growing by Giving Back
In between school, sports and other activities, making time to volunteer can seem hard for teenagers. But helping others can ...
Good Sports
One of life’s hardest lessons is that we don’t always win. It’s true whether your child plays sports or just ...
Good Coach, Bad Coach
Demanding, intolerant coaches can ruin a child’s love of the game. Learn to identify the signs of a bad coach ...
Go Play in the Dirt!
Teaching kids to garden gets them curious about nature and nutrition. Before heading outside with mulch and a watering can ...
Get the Flu Vaccine from a Familiar Face
You visit your pediatrician for most issues related to your 6-year-old daughter’s health. Why wouldn’t you turn to the provider ...
Get Ahead of the Curve
Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve in an S or C shape. Munish Gupta, MD, a ...
Fueling a Successful Day
The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that 8 to 12 percent of school-age children and 20 to 30 percent of ...
Flu vs. Cold: Which One Does Your Child Have?
Colds and flu are caused by different viruses, but they have similar symptoms. Kirstin Lee, MD, a Washington University pediatric ...
Feel the Burn!
Halloween candy tastes great. But eating too much isn’t healthy. Here’s how to have your candy—and feel good, too. ...
