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St. Louis Children's Ranked No. 1 in Pediatrics in St. Louis by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked St. Louis Children’s Hospital and its physician partners at Washington University School ...
Returning to baseball or softball after an injury
Enrolling your young athlete in an off-season or preseason exercise routine or an arm-care program can help. ...
What to know about hand and wrist injuries
If you see an obvious break or blood, take your child to the emergency department for more immediate care. ...
How to recognize and treat heat exhaustion in kids
If you suspect your child has heat exhaustion, you should take immediate action. ...
My child has big tonsils — should I worry?
Most of the time, big tonsils are not a problem. ...
How gratitude supports your child's emotional growth
Gratitude plays a key role in emotional development and helps build lifelong positive habits. ...
Get your kids involved in Thanksgiving meal prep with these age-appropriate tasks
Here are some ideas on engaging kids of all ages in tasks that make them part of the celebration. ...
X-rays at the dentist: Have you noticed these changes?
The level of radiation exposure during dental imaging has decreased as technology has improved. So why not leave the lead ...
How do I know if my child has a headache or a migraine?
About 10% of children experience migraines prior to puberty. By the time they become teenagers, that number jumps to almost ...