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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 ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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How to recognize and treat heat exhaustion in kids

If you suspect your child has heat exhaustion, you should take immediate action. ...

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My child has big tonsils — should I worry?

Most of the time, big tonsils are not a problem. ...

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How gratitude supports your child's emotional growth

Gratitude plays a key role in emotional development and helps build lifelong positive habits. ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...