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Tips for Parenting Strong-Willed Children

Raising a strong-willed child requires careful and creative parenting to navigate hard moments. Here are five tips to help turn ...

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How Child Abuse Affects a Child’s Learning

Some of the impacts of child abuse are obvious, but one we don’t talk about as often is the effect ...

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A Day in the Life of a Children’s Art Therapist

I provide art therapy psychosocial support to patients being treated for hematology (blood-related) and oncology (cancer) diagnoses at Siteman Kids ...

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A Day in the Life of a Children’s Art Therapist

Discover the healing power of art therapy for children with blood-related and cancer diagnoses at Siteman Kids, St. Louis Children’s ...

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Is It Safe for Children to Play With Water Beads?

Water beads, also known as jelly beads or orbeez, have traditionally been used in the floral industry. Recently, they have ...

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Shopping Cart Safety Tips

You protect your little ones from injuries in the car, at home, and at the playground. But what about while ...

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Asthma & Sports – Managing Your Athlete’s Symptoms

 A common question among parents of children with asthma is if their kids can play sports. The answer is ...

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Nurturing New Moms: Breastfeeding & Sleep Support

Partners and support systems play an essential role in supporting breastfeeding and infant sleep practices, contributing to the overall well-being ...

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Keeping Germs Contained With a Sick Kid

We are frequently asked how families can keep their entire household from catching an illness from a sick child. As ...