As parents, there are precautionary steps you can take to protect your child’s lung health. Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, shares advice on how to keep your child’s lungs healthy, including avoiding smoke and pollution exposure, preventing infections by hand washing and keeping current on vaccinations, eating healthy, and regularly exercising.
Month: March 2023
How do you build your teen’s self esteem? Dr. Sarah Garwood, Adolescent Medicine specialist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains what it means to have a healthy self esteem for teens, the core skills to develop, parents level of involvement and ways to help teens become confident and successful adults. Visit our website for more
Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, describes the common asthma triggers for children, recognizing symptoms and preventing attacks. When in doubt, always consult with your child’s doctor. Visit our website for more MomDocs tips: https://childrensmd.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2vHvSCw Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlchildrens Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/STLChildrens Learn
Dr. Emily Hahn, Pediatric Dentist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses orthodontic care for children and advises on when your child should be evaluated for braces. The American Academy of Orthodontists recommends having your child’s first consultation around age seven. While having your child evaluated for braces at this age may seem young, early evaluation
Music therapy let Henry really come to life. Whether it was dancing to strengthen his gross motor skills or singing his favorite song to encourage progress towards his cognitive goals, music therapy with Sarah really allowed Henry to be his silly self. Learn directly from Sarah about the power of music therapy and how it’s
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition that happens when a person stops breathing while asleep. Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, covers what you need to know about sleep apnea, including the causes, common symptoms associated with the disorder, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. If you suspect
Playdates are a ton of fun, plus they’re an important way for your child to make friends and build social skills. But as a parent, there are some important questions you should always ask other parents before a playdate. For example, do they have a pool? Are there guns in the home? Dr. Jamie Kondis