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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

Biliary atresia is a liver disease that affects children. It is fatal without treatment, and remains the number one reason for liver transplantation in children. Meet three families affected by the disease, and learn how you can help. Due to its extensive experience in treating this pediatric liver disease, St. Louis Children’s Hospital has become

Follow Amanda on her day of surgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Learn from Amanda what to expect when you arrive, what to bring (and what to leave at home) and even how we try to make the process fun for kids. An excellent video to watch as a family as you prepare your child

GET YOUR KIDS OUTSIDE (5 Excuses Holding You Back) The Parenting Junkie shares 5 reasons you might not be getting outside and what you can do about it. We all know you need to get your kids outside. Even mainstream media is sending the message to get kids outside. You probably have reasons kids aren’t

Camp Independence, run by St. Louis Children’s Hospital, is the only sports camp in the country specially designed for children with cerebral palsy. Walkers and wheelchairs are welcome. Kids play sports including hockey and football. They learn self confidence and benefit from accomplishing many tasks that children with CP are often told they cannot do.

How to do Baby Led Weaning – BLW – and Why You’d Want To The Parenting Junkie will teach you about baby led weaning also referred to as blw and how to do baby led weaning. This typically is found in the RIE method of parenting. Learn how to start baby on solids using baby-led

The HeartWare VAD gives pediatric cardiac patients the ability to live a nearly normal life outside the hospital. Meet 13-year-old Aimen, a patient of the Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart Center, who has lived with the device for nearly two years. For more information on Heartware, visit St. Louis Children’s Hospital at