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How to help kids stay safe this Halloween How to help kids stay safe this Halloween

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Helping children prepare for a trip to the doctor's office Helping children prepare for a trip to the doctor's office

SSM Health Medical Group pediatrician Karen Rose, MD, provides tips to help to ease anxiety and create a good relationship.

Conner’s story: Exceeding expectations for seven years and counting Conner’s story: Exceeding expectations for seven years and counting

Read about Conner's journey with Missouri's top ranked NICU.

The 4 Rs of processing violent social media content with kids The 4 Rs of processing violent social media content with kids

Social media feeds are fertile breeding grounds for very disturbing content. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I treat young people who are routinely exposed to these horrific stimuli, and I’m often asked by patients, families, and community members how to navigate all this.

Celiac disease: Expert answers to common questions Celiac disease: Expert answers to common questions

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