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Newborn Breathing: What is Normal & What Is Not

 All newborn babies breathe faster than other children. Normal newborn breathing patterns typically are between 40-60 breaths per minute ...

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Paws to Teach

Children are bitten by dogs more than any other age group. That’s why it’s important to teach them how to ...

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Robert Paulson, groundskeeping supervisor at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains how to grow a garden at home. ...

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Help Teens Cope with Isolation

St. Louis Children's Hospital describes the ways in which you can support your teen's isolation. ...

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But Grandma Said So!

Sometimes grandparents may spoil their grandkids a little too much, perhaps to the point where it strains the relationship between ...

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Buckle Up, Baby!

Car seat safety can reduce your child’s risk of injury in an accident by up to 82 percent. ...

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An Opponent Like No Other

Focusing too much on shedding weight to improve performance on the field or court can have major health consequences for ...

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What’s the Deal With TikTok?

St. Louis Children's Hospital discusses how safe it is for your child to use TikTok and four tips for parents ...

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Back to School Scaries

Even if your child has never been prone to anxiety, it’s been a weird year. That could make going back ...