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Transitions: Bottles to Cups
It might be time to retire the bottle. Using a bottle too long may negatively affect a child’s health. In ...
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. ...
Why Weights?
Preteens can benefit from strength training, including lifting weights, but only if they use proper technique. By age 7 or ...
Juuling: A New Smoking Trend
An e-cigarette that looks like a flash drive is gaining popularity among teenagers and can serve as a gateway to ...
Winter Warm-Up: Staying Active When It’s Cold
Don’t let freezing temperatures stop you in your tracks. Frost, ice and snow don’t have to stop you, your child ...
Study Shows Increased Risk of Hearing Decline in Some Cancer Survivors
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have determined that a diagnosis of asymmetric hearing loss (AHL) in some pediatric ...
What to Do about Crossed Eyes
Strabismus, also known as crossed eyes, is one of the most common eye problems in children. It affects about 4 ...
Your Most Important Summer Accessory
Wherever your family goes this summer, it’s important to be prepared in case of medical emergency. The best way to ...
Yes, Germs Can Be Good!
Jason Newland, MD, MEd, a Washington University infectious diseases physician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains how. ...