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Mean Girls

Just yesterday, your daughter was playing happily with her best friend. Now, she’s crying herself to sleep because the same ...

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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 ...

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Growing by Giving Back

In between school, sports and other activities, making time to volunteer can seem hard for teenagers. But helping others can ...

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Clearing the Smoke Screen

St. Louis Children's Hospital discusses what you can say to your child about e-cigarettes and smoking. Learn more. ...

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7 Tips for a Happy Stepfamily

Blending two families may seem like a tough job. But with a little support, stepfamilies can build strong, healthy bonds. ...

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6 Steps to a (Mostly) Tech-Free Summer

Between unlimited television and smartphones that go everywhere, screens can sabotage any parent’s plan to keep kids active during summer ...

Mom Docs

Is Your Teen Getting Enough Sleep?

Is your teen getting enough sleep? How much sleep does a teenager need? While there are individual differences, it is ...

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What Parents Need to Know About Opioid Abuse

For many parents of teenagers, myself included, the rising use of opioids is incredibly concerning. Questions such as what can ...

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Should my child get the HPV vaccine?

I am a doctor and a mom of three daughters. And, yes, I will be vaccinating all of them against ...