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A shot for the common good – It’s not just YOUR child’s life that depends on it
Two US Universities are in the middle of meningitis B outbreaks, a rare strain not prevented by the meningitis A ...
Is Your Toy Box safe?
We all want to give our kids fun, cool, trendy toys that will enrich them emotionally and intellectually. That’s in ...
Five tricks to a peaceful home – with kids
It’s hard to say my home is peaceful—we have five kids ages 9, 7, 4, 2, and 2 months. But ...
The teen drug I REALLY hate
A 15-year-old stumbled into my ER at 2 am, barely conscious, supported by his terrified mother. He was out with ...
Raising a Grateful Child
This time of year, parents scramble to find the right gift or give the perfect holiday experience in an attempt ...
Recognize the risks of sexual abuse in young athletes
Earlier this week, parents and students at a west St. Louis county school were put on alert about a local ...
The 20 Worst Holiday Gifts for Kids
Here are this year’s worst gifts to buy for kids—those toys likely to conveniently disappear within a few months (or ...
Holiday Travel: 10 tips for happy trips
The holiday season is upon us. For many families that means traveling long distances with young children. My two-year-old is ...
Does Curious George make your children smarter?
First, a confession: my kids watch Curious George almost every day. So I was flooded with relief to hear the ...