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I’ve always hated my hair. To say that it’s thin is an understatement, and I’m nearly bald in a few spots. I’ve spent a lifetime working on my hair, and I’ve tried all.the.things. I’ve been to dermatologists, I’ve applied creams and sprays. I’ve taken vitamins, Collagen and tried fad diets. I’ve brushed more, brushed less,

Blake was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and needed a ventricular assist device (VAD) to support his heart function in between operations.

Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge And ❤ share this video with 10 friends (https://youtu.be/bYv9Y9DuwVo) The Parenting Junkie shares 15 self care ideas for the Coronavirus quarantine. During Covid-19, so many moms are on their way to mom burnout because they are with their kids 24/7, they are social distancing, in a self quarantine,

Meet Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady, Washington University pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

The volunteers at St. Louis Children’s hospital are an important piece of the puzzle at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Meet some of the outstanding volunteers at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. – In 2015, 737 volunteers dedicated 39,000 hours at SLCH as a piece of the superior patient experience puzzle. – Forty-two Family Ambassador volunteers connected

Beach trips with little ones can be a lot of hassle, but with these simple tips, you’ll be having family fun in the sun in no time (and less chance of getting sand everywhere, too!) Like a lot of parents of small children, I have a love-hate relationship with family trips to the beach. We

Has your child been asking for a pet? It’s a big decision to introduce a pet into the family. Pets come with a lot of responsibilities, but they can teach valuable lessons to kids. In this video, Dr. Katherine Rivera of St. Louis Children’s Hospital discusses the many things that children can learn from caring

I’d waged a battle with my body for much of my life, tying my self-worth to the number on a scale. How could I pass that baton of guilt, shame and diet culture on to my kids? My kids inherited certain things from me: my quick wit, my hazel eyes and also my body type.

Whether you have a balcony or a backyard, these easy pollinator-protecting tips are perfect for the whole family. Created for Do you have aspiring beekeepers at home? While you may not be ready to start your own honey-making hive, you can teach your kids how to support pollinators in your own backyard—or balcony. Creating a

Summer is a time to run around, play, and have fun outdoors, but as the 4th of July approaches, it’s important to understand when fireworks can damage hearing. Fireworks are fun, but not always safe for kids. Dr. Maithilee Menezes, Otolaryngologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, warns against exposure to close-up, large, and loud explosions

All newborn babies breathe faster than other children. Normal newborn breathing patterns typically are between 40-60 breaths per minute. Some babies have periodic breathing characterized by breathing fast and then slowing down for about 10 seconds. Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, describes newborn breathing and explains what is normal and what

Acute Flaccid Myelitis or AFM is a very rare disorder that affects the spinal cord. Though the disorder is uncommon, taking preventative measures and understanding the common symptoms can help you keep your children healthy. Dr. Christina Gurnett discusses everything parents need to know about AFM. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2vHvSCw Like us on

Parenting Advice 10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know – 10 lessons from 10 parents around the world The Parenting Junkie shares with us global parenting advice and parenting tips from 10 parents around the world. In this video you’ll hear each parent share 10 things every parent needs to know. In this video about

Tips for making sure a bike helmet fits properly.

With six kids at home, it’s no wonder the actor has some savvy tricks in his parenting arsenal. It’s not surprising that while in the throes of the nine-month sleep regression with baby Jeremiah and road-tripping through America with six kids total (yup, six!), James Van Der Beek has been trying out some new parenting

Did you know your child can have sleep apnea? Symptoms of childhood sleep apnea can include snoring and restless sleep, plus many others. Like recurring tonsillitis, sleep apnea is another common reason kids have their tonsils removed. That’s because large tonsils are the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea in children. Watch this video