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As the weather changes and there is less opportunity for outdoor play, make plans for more indoor exercises to keep your children active. ...

Following a few key precautions can help your family stay safe when spending time inside. Winter is prime time to cozy up indoors and enjoy the warmth of your family home. But some options for heating your home present significant risk. “If you are bringing ...

Nothing says summertime like kids splashing in a pool, lake, or ocean. Here are some ways to keep their ears free from harm when they’re in the water. ...

We’re excited to announce that St. Louis Children’s Hospital is the official Children’s Hospital of the St. Louis Blues! Let’s show our team spirit and celebrate on St. Louis Blues Day at SLCH – December 14. Staff may wear St. Louis Blues jerseys and shirts ...

Israel Westbrook, age 10, is an active kid who likes playing outside. He loves school and is an honor roll student who this year tested out of fifth grade and advanced to sixth. He’s also a child with asthma and allergies that, if left untreated ...

The orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital have developed new technology that will allow them to help prevent sports-related injuries. ...

Losing a child is every parent’s worst fear. Learn what you can do to keep your children safe. An estimated 2,300 children are missing every day in the U.S. for reasons that include abduction, getting lost or running away. Margie Batek, MSW, LCSW, a supervisor ...

While enjoying the water can be part of the magic of summer for children, safety experts urge precautions to prevent drowning, which takes the lives of more than 1,000 children annually -- more than half in residential swimming pools. ...

Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the the lining of the heart and the heart valves. This type of infection occurs when bacteria in the blood enter the heart. Bacterial endocarditis does not occur very often, but when it does it can cause serious heart ...

Little League Elbow is pain over the inside of the elbow that happens in children involved in sports that involve throwing or other overhead activities (usually baseball or softball). There is a growth plate in this area that can become inflamed and cause pain with ...