Being a parent means having a lot of questions. And when it comes to your kids' health, sound medical advice is more important than ever. For our story on
the 5 Health Questions Every Parent Asks, we asked the experts - doctors at St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine - what questions they hear most often from parents this time of year.
Our experts told us that parents are concerned about allergies and asthma (not surprising since St. Louis is a hotbed of both); BPA in plastic bottle and food packaging; how to help your child eat a healthier diet; the status of autism research; and whether children should be vaccinated against common childhood illnesses like the flu and H1N1. Click on the video below to watch our health writer, Amy De La Hunt, talk with Channel 4's Virginia Kerr on Awake with KMOV about this story:
Click here to read the full story and get the answers to these questions from the experts.
Come play at The Magic House for free during Emerson Free Family Night. Capacity is limited.
Suson Farm Fridays are the perfect way to experience all the fun at Suson Park! Farm Fridays include hayrides, fishing, farm games, candle making, barn tours, horse petting, Kona ice, balloon creations and more.
Let Miss Kelly's give you the night off while your child takes part in many different fun activities, including games, obstacles and challenges!
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
The Taste of Maplewood Street festival brings together foodies, shoppers and music lovers to enjoy the bites, sights and sounds of Maplewood. The festival includes live entertainment from two stages, children's activities, and local restaurants and retailers offering food, drinks, and specialties.