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Physician Profile: Holly Hoefgen, MD, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist
Even before entering medical school, Holly Hoefgen, MD, Washington University pediatric and adolescent gynecologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, was ...
Treating Preschoolers With ADHD: Methylphenidate Or Amphetamine?
Treating preschool-age children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should always begin with comprehensive evaluation, then implementation of behavior strategies ...
Depressed Children Respond Differently To Rewards Than Other Kids
Brains react less robustly to success, rewards By Jim Dryden / Washington University School of Medicine For many children, holidays ...
Unraveling Autism
Washington University School of Medicine researchers are using three major approaches to unravel the physical and psychological underpinnings of autism. ...
What to Expect After an Autism Diagnosis
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) awareness has grown since experts began closely studying its prevalence nearly 20 years ago. More parents ...
The Graduate
Your child has filled out all his applications, written his essays and passed his entrance exams to get into college ...
Promoting an Inclusive Community
Limiting a child’s exposure to adversity is a goal that all parents share. However, this goal can be especially difficult ...
Honey, I'm Here to Listen
To help your child deal with a scary event she’s seen in the news, lend her your ears. Children react ...
Good Sports
One of life’s hardest lessons is that we don’t always win. It’s true whether your child plays sports or just ...