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App Safety, Age by Age

Apps allow your children to learn and connect with friends. They can also put your children’s privacy and safety at ...

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Ace That Interview!

If your teen wants a volunteer position or a paid part-time job, she’ll likely need to interview. Help her avoid ...

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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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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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Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Winter is here and so is cold, snowy weather. While all parents want to keep babies warm and snuggly, it ...

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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 ...

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The Effects of Bullying: Recognizing the Signs of Bullying and How to Prevent It

Dr. Sarah Garwood, an adolescent pediatrician with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital discusses the signs, effects and prevention ...

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How Can I Tell If My Child Has an Eating Disorder?

Dr. Sarah Garwood, a Washington University Pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses the questions, “How can I tell if ...