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Beat the Heat!

You know it’s summer in St. Louis when you walk outside in the morning, and you immediately start sweating. High ...

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Backpack Safety -- Lighten the Load!

Backpacks come in all sizes, colors and fabrics and offer kids a fun way to express their own sense of ...

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Back-to-School: Asthma and Food Allergies

Your child’s school needs detailed written instructions specific to your child’s medical needs and the appropriate medications to handle any ...

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A Baby's Misshapen Head: When Is It Something More Serious?

About 1 in 2,000 babies is affected by craniosynostosis, in which the sutures of the skull bones close too early ...

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Baby Teeth Basics

Baby teeth are more than just tooth fairy magnets. The baby teeth that children eventually lose serve a vital role ...

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Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Winter is here and so is cold, snowy weather. While all parents want to keep babies warm and snuggly, it ...

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Are Snack Bars Too Good to Be True?

Many snack bar boxes barely have enough room to tout all the ingredients. Consider a “fiber-filled, high-protein, chocolatey-peanut butter granola ...

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Apples, Carrots & Peas: We Want More, Please!

Incorporate more fruits and vegetable into your child’s diet by trying these simple tips and tricks. ...

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Allergies Vs. the Common Cold

It’s that time of year again when everyone -- including your kids -- seems to be sneezing and sniffling. You ...