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Starting Children's Heart Health Early

WEBProper child nutrition should always begin by including three meals a day and a few nutritious snacks while limiting foods high in sugar and fat. Children should …

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How to Navigate Medical Transitions

WEBIn a child who is physically and intellectually able, make sure he knows the proper name of his diagnosis and basic info about what it is. Encourage him to make a …

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Head Injuries: When to Seek Medical Care for Your Child

WEBWhen to Seek Care. A medical professional should evaluate falls from a height greater than 3 feet, or that resulted in a loss of consciousness for more than five …

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Calcium Intake for Teenagers ChildrensMD

WEB2. How much calcium does your teen really need? Nutrition guidelines recommend that children ages 9 through 18 get about 1300 mg or 4 servings of calcium …

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Cough it Up: When to Worry About Your Kid’s Cough

WEBA cough is a natural response of the body to clear the airway of an irritant, foreign particle, or mucus. Exposure to an irritant, allergies, acid reflux, respiratory …

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The Medical Benefits of Family Dinner: Five ways eating

WEBFamily meals prevent eating disorders: Children and adolescents who ate family meals at least three times per week had a 35 percent reduction in disordered …

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Life Skills to Teach Your Teen

WEBTeach car-driving teens about oil changes and adequate oil levels, battery replacement basics, how to use jumper cables, check tire pressure, and monitor fluid …

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The Importance of Sports Physicals

WEBThe Importance of Honesty. The return of sports and school can be an exciting time for all young athletes. The PPE is an integral part of safe sports …

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Parenting Advice Blog Childrens MD

WEBThe Childrens Mom Docs are all pediatricians with St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine or BJC Medical Group. They work in the …

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A Guide to Well Visits and Annual Physicals

WEB1st year: newborn, 2-4 weeks, two months, four months, six months, nine months. 2nd year: 12 months, 15 months, 18 months. 3rd year: 24 months, 30 months …

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The truth about teens and energy drinks

WEBMore than 100 milligrams of caffeine a day is considered unhealthy for teens. While an 8 ounce cup of coffee packs a caffeine punch of 100 mg, some of these …

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A Parent’s Guide to a Pediatric Telemedicine Visit

WEBHow to get ready for your pediatric telemedicine visit: Take any photos (e.g., rashes) and complete any questionnaires (e.g., ADHD, depression, anxiety) that your …

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Swollen Lymph Nodes — Should I Be Worried

WEBThey filter lymphatic fluid and contain white blood cells (called lymphocytes) that help fight infections. The most common reason for enlarged or swollen lymph nodes …

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Sports Physical vs. Well Child Exam: What’s Needed

WEBA well child exam is different from a sports physical because it not only focuses on the physical health of your child but the developmental, emotional, and …

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Care Don’t Scare: Teaching Kids about Health-Promoting Behavior

WEBInstead of trying to frighten them into avoiding risky or unhealthy behaviors, parents and health providers need to take the time to: Help children and teens …

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Do you know when to visit the emergency room if your

WEBAppendicitis is considered an emergency. If your child has any of the above symptoms or severe abdominal pain lasting over 30 minutes, call his doctor to discuss …

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Rodents & Children: The Medical Risks of Mice & Rats

WEBPoison is generally very effective in killing mice and rats. However, it can take several days after ingesting the poison before death. Also, the dead rodents may …

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