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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 ...
Surgery Connect App Now Available for Hospital-Based Procedures
Learn more about St. Louis Children's Hospital's Surgery Connect app, which is used to help convey vital information to parents ...
Appendicitis in Children | Symptoms & Treatment
In this video, Dr. Jesse Vrecenak discusses the symptoms of appendicitis in children. Also, she goes over some of the ...
Hernias in Children | Symptoms, Procedures, & Recovery
Hernias in children are common reasons why an otherwise healthy child might need to see a pediatric surgeon. But what ...
Blair's Story - Omphalocele
Read more about Blair's dealing with omphalocele and her experience at the NICU of St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...