Doctors Emily Hahn and Maithilee Menezes from St. Louis Children’s Hospital provides answers to what tongue tie is, and addresses common indicators and concerns of tongue tie in babies. 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 More
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We all know that common colds and other minor illnesses are common in children and that sore throats are a part of that. While sore throats caused by postnasal drip, allergies, or a mild cold are not generally cause for concern, Dr. Jamie Kondis, board-certified pediatrician, describes when to suspect something more serious, like Strep.
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If your child is doing distance learning right now, then typical screen time rules might not apply in your house for the moment. But since most of us are spending a lot more time on screens lately, we thought it would be good to share some screen time tips for parents from Dr. Katherine Rivera
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Parents can attest to the fact that when tested enough times, it is easy to lose your patience with your children. So how do you develop patience with your kids? Dr. Mini Tandon, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, shares ideas for identifying the context of these situations to better navigate them
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When it comes to choosing childcare, there are a wide range of options out there. A babysitter, nanny, in-home daycare, drop-off daycare—how do you pick the best one for your child? In this video, Dr. Katherine Rivera goes over some of the questions you should ask and provides tips for vetting childcare options. Subscribe to
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If you’re anything like me, you’re on your kids regularly to get off the screens! But no sooner do I reprimand them, than do I find myself absentmindedly reaching for my own smartphone to check e-mails. This year, we’re making a family resolution to cut down on screen time, and this is the plan we’re
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Anxiety sets in for many parents after they bring their child’s medicine home from the pharmacy and realize that they don’t know how to read the prescription label. Caring for a sick child can be stressful for many parents but understanding your child’s medicine can help reduce some of this stress. Here is how to
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Carbon monoxide poisoning is a life-threatening emergency that affects both children and adults, especially in the winter months. Dr. Jamie Kondis, Pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, reviews the sources of carbon monoxide in a home, what symptoms to look for, and recommendations for prevention. Because carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas, people often
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