The Pulse
Sharing stories for and about the children and families we serve across 50 states and more than 80 countries.
Important COVID-19 Information
Coronaviruses are a common group of viruses that usually cause mild to moderate respiratory illness. The particular strain in the ...
St. Louis Children's Ranks No. 1 Among Missouri Children's Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked St. Louis Children’s Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine among America’s Best Children’s ...
Amber Teething Necklaces: Are They Safe?
Babies typically begin teething around six months of age. Usually, the front bottom two teeth emerge first, very closely followed ...
Does Your Kid Have Shark Teeth? Dealing with Permanent Tooth Eruption
Your kid might think their shark teeth look cool, but you might be more concerned. Dr. Emily Hahn, pediatric dentist ...
Does My Child Need a Checkup? | A Guide to Well Visits and Annual Physicals
I get it. There’s a pandemic going on. And even if there wasn’t – between work, school, homework, caring for ...