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Nightmares in Children
Research demonstrates that many children experience nighttime fears including nightmares. Nightmares are described as frightening dreams that may awaken a ...
Baby-Proofing Tips for Parents
Kids are amazing magicians. They find ways to reach, open, and move even the most difficult household items. Our Safety ...
Cures For Cabin Fever | Parenting Tips
Learn some parenting tips and tricks to help your child find cures for cabin fever. We know how it ...
Are Fitness Trackers a Good Idea for Kids?
Fitness tracking devices have become all the rage over the last few years. Companies like Garmin and Fitbit are constantly ...
Air Pollution Effects on Health | Who’s at Risk?
How many of you have seen the Air Quality Index (AQI) posted as you drive by the Science Center? Or ...
The Dangers of Button Batteries
What are the dangers of button batteries? In this video, Dr. Jesse Vrecenak, a Pediatric Surgeon at St. Louis Children’s ...
The Difference Between Outer and Middle Ear Infections
Dr. Maithilee Menezes explains the differences between an outer ear infection vs middle ear infection. Ear infections are very common ...
How to Teach Your Child Appreciation
The holidays are a time for giving thanks and being grateful. But we know that a sense of gratitude doesn’t ...
Mouth Injuries in Toddlers | A Parent’s Guide
Did you know mouth injuries in toddlers are the number one most common type of injury? So it’s almost inevitable ...
