Parenting

Pandemic life happened here: work calls by day, home-cooked meals by night, a baby’s first delightful laugh. And now it’s hard to imagine having to leave. Every morning at 8:30, I’d put on a sweatshirt and yoga pants, brush my hair and slather on tinted moisturizer and a smack of lip balm. Destination: dining table.

If your child has been referred for a sleep study, you can be rest assured that the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Sleep Center staff will provide child-focused care while calming any fears your child may have about his or her study. At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we believe that every sleepover should be a fun

Do you have and upcoming VQ scheduled at St. Louis Children’s Hospital? Watch this video to learn what to expect during your visit.

Whether your toddler is repeatedly whining and throwing temper tantrums or if whining has become a habit for an older child, Dr. Dehra Harris has the techniques to get your child to stop whining. Visit Children’s MomDocs (a blog by mom physicians at St Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine): http://bit.ly/2k3V2W2 Learn

Our patients are brave. They face things they don’t fully understand with a spirit that continues to astonish us. Jubi was featured at the 2016 Table Tops Spring Event, an annual fundraising event for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. This is her story. Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jubi. She had

What are the dangers of button batteries? In this video, Dr. Jesse Vrecenak, a Pediatric Surgeon at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, tells you what exactly button batteries are. In addition, she goes over why it’s so dangerous when children ingest button batteries. Find out what to do if you suspect your child might have swallowed

There are many different causes of fainting and many reasons why a child might faint. Not all of them are signs of serious health concerns. But when your child passes out, it can be one of the scariest experiences as a parent. In this video, Dr. Jennifer Silva, Pediatric Cardiologist, goes over what to do

More than 4,000 children from around the world are able to take strong or first steps thanks to a doctor at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Ivy from Australia has made history by becoming the 4,000th patient at St. Louis Children’s Hospital to receive specialized spine surgery to enable her to start walking, which she wasn’t

Have you ever wondered how the staff at the hospital seem to make swaddling look so easy? In this video, Dr. Jagruti Anadkat, a newborn medicine specialist in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, demonstrates how to swaddle a newborn baby in a blanket to provide comfort and security. Visit

Has your child been lying to you lately? If so, it might not be as big of a problem as you think. In this episode of Mom Docs, Dr. Dehra Harris, a Pediatric Psychiatrist with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, shares some insight on why children lie and what you can do about

Not sure what kids are playing these days? Here are some gift ideas that your game-fanatics will love. Got a kid who loves to game? From awesome gear to the coolest apparel, we’ve got everything your little one needs to take their passion for video games to the next level, no matter what they’re playing

The Parenting Junkie discusses how to reconnect with your spouse even when you are feeling disconnected. Reconnecting with your spouse is essential in a blissful marriage. To reconnect with your spouse emotionally after spending time away from each other watch this. It’s important to reconnect especially when feeling resentful and disconnected. By holding your partner’s

Dr. Dehra Harris, a pediatric psychiatrist with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital discusses the signs and symptoms in ADHD in children. Parents often ask me, “Is ADHD overdiagnosed?” That’s a tough question to answer. Many factors affect a child’s attention, making ADHD a complicated diagnosis. We follow standards and strict procedures to assess

As parents, we all deal with distractions in our children’s lives. Dr. Dehra Harris explains how to get your child’s attention when distractions are present. Dr. Harris, a Pediatric Psychiatrist with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, points out that there are many different factors competing for our children’s attention. As much as parents

Dr. Kelly Ross, a pediatrician with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses developing healthy routines for kids with hectic school schedules. Kelly is a working mom with teenagers who are involved in several extracurricular activities, and she has spent a lot of time looking at the research to make sure her kids are

Just about every expectant mom has some worries about what’s to come. What will labour be like? How do I install a car seat? What’s a swaddle? Can I actually do this? The list of things to stress about is endless. So you’d think it would be smooth sailing once you’ve had one child and