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Life Skills to Teach Your Teen

Successful Launch in 10…9…8…7… “Can you iron?….. Change a tire?…. Fill a prescription?” I ask these questions in rapid-fire to ...

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Safe for Kids and Effective for 6 Months and Up

 We’ve taken another important step in the battle against COVID-19! Vaccines are now approved, recommended and available for all ...

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Children as Young as 6 Months Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

St. Louis Children’s Hospital physician discusses the vaccine for the youngest children. Many parents have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity ...

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Which are the Best Toothbrushes for Kids?

 With new oral hygiene products available in recent years, you might be asking which are the best toothbrushes for ...

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Family Safety at Amusement Parks

The time for planning fun family summer outings has begun, which means it’s time to consider family safety at amusement ...

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Newborn Breathing: What is Normal & What Is Not

Discover the nuances of newborn breathing with Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Learn about normal patterns ...

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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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Tips for Raising Responsible Teens

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -Benjamin Franklin What Benjamin Franklin ...

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Online Scheduling Available for Orthopedic Visits

Parents can schedule a same-day or next-day pediatric orthopedic visits for common orthopedic conditions. ...