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Winter Doesn’t Have to Be SAD
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) isn’t limited to adults. The winter blues are common among people of all ages. ...
Medical Animation: Depression
The brain is composed of millions of interconnecting nerve cells called neurons. In order for a person to think, move ...
Caring for Mental Health of Heart Parents and Kiddos
In our continuing education series, we discuss the topic of Caring for Mental Health of Health of Heart Parents and ...
How to Manage Encopresis in Children
Encopresis is a frustrating experience for children, parents, and teachers. Encopresis is generally defined as the passage of feces in ...
A Case for Pushing the Limits | Raising a Resilient Child
“Mom! I was walking home from school and I was really scared because a lady kept asking me if I ...
Behavioral Health Helpline Celebrates 10th Anniversary
St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s (SLCH) 454-TEEN/Project Safety Net service is celebrating its tenth anniversary not only as a helpline for ...
Why Your Child's Behavior May Not Mean ADHD
When your child can’t sit still in class or pay attention, is disorganized and unfocused, or is acting out in ...
Turn Your Kids Into Rule-Followers
When kids learn about the “three main reasons for rules,” we parents can quickly remind them why a rule is ...
Stressed Out
Like adults, children get stressed. Children’s stress can come from a lot of sources. They’re under pressure to make good ...