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St. Louis Children’s Celebrates 15th Year as a Top 25 Hospital
Extraordinary breadth and depth of expertise places Children’s among the nation’s best. ...
How can playgrounds help with a child’s development?
Here are some helpful tips from a pediatric physical therapist on using various play equipment to stimulate your child's development. ...
How to choose the right running shoes for your child
A physical therapist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital gives two recommendations on what to look for in running shoes. ...
Keep your cheerleader safe with these three steps
Even with safety improvements, "typical" cheerleading injuries can still occur. ...
How to prevent running injuries
If you feel that your child is struggling with running injuries, be sure to talk to with their doctor. ...
How to become a pediatric pulmonologist
June 17, 2024 2:00 p.m. Dr. Rivera-Spoljaric Pediatric pulmonology is a subspecialty of pediatrics, which is itself a specialty in ...
How much water does my child need?
Hydration is especially important for kids to help support things like normal development and cognition. ...
Does my child have winter allergies or a cold?
Telling the difference between cold symptoms and allergy symptoms can be tricky — even in the winter. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, MD ...
Could the air in my home be making my child sick?
Just as you consider pollutants and the quality of the air outside, you should think about things indoors that could ...