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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Stressed Out

Like adults, children get stressed. Children’s stress can come from a lot of sources. They’re under pressure to make good ...

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Mean Girls

Just yesterday, your daughter was playing happily with her best friend. Now, she’s crying herself to sleep because the same ...

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Making Holiday Stress Manageable

Don’t let the stress of the season overwhelm your child or teenager. In anticipation of the most wonderful time of ...

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Growing by Giving Back

In between school, sports and other activities, making time to volunteer can seem hard for teenagers. But helping others can ...

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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. ...