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Heard of unschooling? Sounds crazy? It did to me to until I took it seriously! Here’s why… Oops just noticed one of the clips still has sound! Sorry – please ignore 😉 Sign up to my email list here: www.theparentingjunkie.com #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O

Dr. Sarah Garwood, an adolescent pediatrician with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital discusses the signs, effects and prevention of bullying. The effects of bullying can appear as early as preschool. Bullying instances seem to increase during the elementary school years, peak in middle school, then decrease in frequency in high school. As parents,

In this video, Dr. Jesse Vrecenak discusses the symptoms of appendicitis in children. Also, she goes over some of the warning signs that can help you tell when your child’s stomach pain might be appendicitis. Learn why it’s important to talk to a doctor if your child is exhibiting these warning signs. It might even

When should you schedule your daughter’s first gynecology visit? What should you expect during this first appointment? In this video, pediatric gynecologist Holly Hoefgen, MD, answers these questions and more. Learn why the first visit is so important for teens. Also, find out why it will usually include a confidential talk between your daughter and

Empathy is a skill that parents can work to teach their children through encouragement and emotional development activities. In this episode of Mom Docs, Dr. Dehra Harris shares a few tips for parents to ensure children develop healthy emotional habits and empathy skills. Visit Children’s MomDocs (a blog by mom physicians at St Louis Children’s

The Medical 3D Printing Center offers a wide range of 3D printing services to researchers and clinicians in the medical community at Washington University and in the midwest region.

Zach has beaten cancer three times, and he’s not even in high school yet. Today, you can catch up with this energetic young man and see him playing sports or cooking dinner. Anybody who ever doubts what a human being is capable of overcoming will be inspired by Zach, his mom and his doctor, Dr.

Zach, a three time cancer survivor, who was treated at St. Louis Children’s Hospital shares words of inspiration with Demonte, a kid who is currently battling the disease. For more information on St. Louis Children’s Hospital, visit our website at http://www.stlouischildrens.org/.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital patient Laila Anderson inspired us all in her battle against a rare disease. As her fight continues, her story is being told like never before in this 30-minute documentary that recounts her difficult diagnosis, challenging treatment and inspiring recovery – all of which became forever linked to the St. Louis Blues’

Laila Anderson inspired us all in her battle against a rare blood disease. Now her fight continues and her story is being told like never before in documentary film. The Blues are starting a new season – and so is Laila. Watch the extended trailer!

It is not uncommon for newborn babies to be jaundiced when they are first born. However, it can leave many questions for new parents. What is jaundice? Is it normal? How do I tell if my child is improving? Here are answers to some of the questions you may have if your newborn has jaundice.

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

A speech language pathologist from St. Louis Children’s Hospital shows you how to teach your child to sign the following words: eat, drink, help, more and all done. To learn more, visit St. Louis Children’s Hospital at http://www.stlouischildrens.org/articles/wellness/sign-language-babies-toddlers.

Dr. Laura Markham on Peaceful Parenting The Parenting Junkie and Dr. Laura Markham from aha parenting and author of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids and Peaceful Parent Happy Siblings, team up in this series to show you peaceful parenting in action! 1:00 – What are you brining to the situation? 1:24 – Connection 2:25 – Coaching

What is the best way to discipline your child? When you find yourself trying everything from counting to timeout with no success, it may be time to explore a new approach. In this episode of Mom Docs, Dr. Dehra Harris discusses leveraging alternative behavioral techniques to discipline your child. The first step to disciplining your

I don’t think there is anything wrong with money or spending it – just as long as it’s spent on things that SERVE you. In this video I’m sharing 10 things I don’t currently spend money on, PLUS one thing I believe is money well spent. Comment below with what you DON’T spend money on

How much sleep do teenagers need? If your teen is frequently tired, they’re probably not getting enough. This is a common problem among adolescents. Fortunately, you can help your teen get the sleep they need to remain awake and alert throughout the day. Here is advice from MomDoc, Dr. Sarah Garwood. Subscribe to our YouTube

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

Why Kids Need Risky Play (and how to feel safe encouraging it!) The Parenting Junkie illustrates the importance of risky play. In this video you’ll learn why you need to let kids take risks and the benefits of risk taking in early childhood. The importance of risky play and adventurous play cannot be understated. Kids

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