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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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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 ...

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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 ...

Patient Stories

Tysen: From Sideline to Success Story

When Tysen Barton wasn’t feeling well on the morning of his football playoff game, his parents thought it was just ...

Patient Stories

Spencer - A New Heart, New Lungs and a New Beginning

Learn more about Spencer's story and lifelong struggle with Rhabdomyosarcoma. Read about his experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Patient Stories

Paying Attention to the Signals Saved a Teen's Life

When Zac Egleston was 16 years old, he did something very few young people typically do. He listened to his ...