Sharing wellness stories from our children to yours. Serving the health needs for all children and families across 50 states and over 80 countries.

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Ear Tubes

When sound waves reach the ear, they are gathered by the funnel-shaped outer ear and channeled into the middle ear ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Cochlear Implants

St. Louis Children's Hospital explains how hearing can be damaged and how cochlear implants work. ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Tonsillectomy

The tonsils are two glandular masses of lymph node-like tissue that are located on either side of the throat. The ...

Mom Docs

How to Administer Ear Drops | Tips for Less Fussing

Watch this video to learn how to administer ear drops to your child. Your child’s doctor may prescribe ear drops ...

Mom Docs

Ear Tubes | What Would You Do If It Were Your Child?

As a surgeon, this is one of my least favorite questions. I hear it most often when a family comes ...

Mom Docs

The Difference Between Outer and Middle Ear Infections

Dr. Maithilee Menezes explains the differences between an outer ear infection vs middle ear infection. Ear infections are very common ...

Mom Docs

Ear Tubes for Kids | Part 2

Parents always have many questions after their children have ear tubes put in. How do you take care of them ...

Mom Docs

Ear Tubes for Kids | Part 1

Does your child suffer from frequent ear infections? Have you considered ear tubes? Dr. Maithilee Menezes discusses the benefits of ...