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How to Help Your Teen Adjust to Moving

Life changes, such as moving to a new home or to an entirely new city, can be difficult for most ...

Mom Docs

Preventing Lawn Mower Injuries

It’s summertime, the grass is green, and the lawn mowers are motoring! The smell of freshly cut grass is a ...

Caregivers

‘Is There a Doctor in the Ambulance?' Area Kids Benefit From Doctor’s Special Training

As part of the dual Washington University PEM/EMS fellowship he is completing at Children’s, Joe Finney, MD supports, trains and ...

Mom Docs

When Should Your Child Be Evaluated for Braces?

Dr. Emily Hahn, Pediatric Dentist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses orthodontic care for children and advises on when your ...

Patient Stories

Global Brain Tumor Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

In September 2020, Polish 18-year-old Julia was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Julia reached out to Washington University School ...

Mom Docs

Summer Burn Safety Tips

Tiki torches, citronella candles, grills, and fire pits say summer outdoors, but these evening pleasures are also burn hazards for ...

Mom Docs

How To Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses

 Dr. Jamie Kondis, Pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains how to prevent heat-related illnesses—a common concern in the ...

Mom Docs

Tips to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses

There’s so much to do during the summer and many opportunities for illness or injury. Typical summertime activities like swimming ...

Mom Docs

Can Fireworks Damage Hearing?

Summer is a time to run around, play, and have fun outdoors, but as the 4th of July approaches, it’s ...