Parents

The holidays are here. Time to make memories and enjoy traditions your children will remember for a lifetime. But first, you have to get to Grandma’s house. I’m a pediatrician and mom of two, and I have a few tried and true tricks to make the journey easier on everyone. Full disclosure: some of these

Disadvantages of Sports for Kids and How to Bring Back the FUN!! The Parenting Junkie illustrates the disadvantages of sports, specifically the disadvantages of sports for kids. In this video you’ll learn about the harmful effects of competition as well as problems with competition. Instead of focusing on competition and competitive sports you’ll see that

Ethan’s journey with clubfoot began when he was diagnosed with clubfoot in the womb. He was just ten days old when he began treatment with Dr. Matthew Dobbs at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Ethan’s grandmother, Michele, talks about the care he has received at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and how the Dobbs Brace has been

What can you do when you’re constantly feeling frustrated, irritated and victimized? Learn about the tremendous power of Self Talk! #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O K: (Cuz I post inspiring, uplifting things there!) http://www.facebook.com/theparentingjunkie FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/parentingjunkie For more peacefulparenting: “Peaceful Parents, Happy

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New parents know it all too well – that cry that just won’t stop. Your baby is fed. He’s dry. You’ve done everything right! Well, the one thing you can’t do is put him back where he wants to be – which is inside Mom. But, guess what? You can replicate the environment. Dr. Harvey

Your motherly instincts are in full swing by the time you bring your baby home from the hospital. New moms pour their heart and soul into taking care of their newborn. While newborns require a lot of love and attention, it is essential for new moms to prioritize their own health as well. Here are

Why won’t you just eat? I’ve been there. Stressed at the dinner table, engaged in a standoff with a toddler. And I even know, once it gets emotional, once the meal turns into a battle, I’m going to lose. So how do we stop it from getting to that point? I have some tips that

Six-year-old Dawson has Mobius Syndrome, which causes facial paralysis. That means he has never had the ability to smile – until now. Dr. Alison Snyder-Warwick is a Washington University pediatric plastic surgeon at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She specializes in facial reanimation surgery. The plastic surgery team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University

As an expecting mom, you will be given the opportunity to get genetic testing. Many new moms are full of questions concerning this topic. Should I get genetic testing? What does it test for? What type of tests are available? How accurate are the test? The list goes on and on so here is my

Everyone with asthma should have a plan, an asthma action plan. This plan will help you manage your asthma when you’re feeling great or when you’re having problems. Learn about how your plan is coded with the colors of the traffic light. This video is an excerpt from the DVD Living With Asthma: A Guide

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Thanks to a generous gift from PetSmart, more Children’s Hospital patients will have access to the Paws for Hope program, which brings the healing power of pets to kids and their families. Learn more about Paws for Hope by visiting St. Louis Children’s Hospital at http://www.stlouischildrens.org/our-services/family-services/child-life-services/pet-therapy/petsmart-paws-hope.

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This is the official music video for the song “The Space Between” by singer/songwriter Erin Bode. Erin created this original song using a recording of 10-year-old Katelyn Jackson’s heart beat, a patient at the St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center. To learn more about The Heart Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, visit

Looking to encourage independent play? Here’s when you “ignore” your child – the 3 “w”s of independent play. #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O K: (Cuz I post inspiring, uplifting things there!) http://www.facebook.com/theparentingjunkie FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/parentingjunkie Huge peace and hope you guys like this!

Sickle Cell Anemia can be a very painful and devastating disease, with devastating and potentially deadly consequences. There is a possible cure. Bone marrow transplantation can potentially cure the disease, but it does bring with it risks of rejection. Learn more about Bone Marrow Transplantation: http://www.stlouischildrens.org/our-services/bone-marrow-transplant-program

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