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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...