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Out to Lunch or Overwhelmed?
A teen who can’t stay focused or organized at school may be bored, or he may be having a hard ...
One Jump Ahead
Kids love jumping. It’s a good way for them to be active. But bounce houses aren’t always the safest places ...
A New Screening for New Lives
Chloe’s Law now requires all Missouri hospitals to perform critical congenital heart defect (CCHD) screenings on newborns. What will this ...
Mysterious Mono
Mononucleosis, or mono, takes weeks to show up—and weeks to go away. But it’s not as scary as it seems. ...
My Child, the Bully
Approximately 2.1 million children engage in teasing or threatening behavior every year. Parents can be blind to their child’s behavior ...
More Than Just the Blues
Shorter days and longer nights can make anyone feel down. But seasonal affective disorder (SAD) happens when feeling down becomes ...
Mean Girls
Just yesterday, your daughter was playing happily with her best friend. Now, she’s crying herself to sleep because the same ...
Making Holiday Stress Manageable
Don’t let the stress of the season overwhelm your child or teenager. In anticipation of the most wonderful time of ...
Kid-Approved and Healthy
What child doesn’t love spaghetti—and helping his parents in the kitchen? This recipe for spaghetti squash with tomatoes, basil and ...