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Understanding Young Minds: The Importance of Early Childhood Education for Brain Development
"Quick, find your backpack! Time to go!"
"Don't forget your shoes, meet me by the car!"
"Dinner's ready in five!"
Do any of these phrases strike a chord? As a parent, have you ever felt a twinge...
How to Approach Substance Use with your Teen
PreventEd partners with families to address substance use with this sponsored post.
Navigating the teen years is always a difficult part of parenthood. But when substances come into play, it can make things even more...
Maddie’s Good, Full, Long Life (Even) with Chronic Thyroid Cancer
Maddie, a single mom who lives in St. Louis, would love to say she is leading a normal life. But in so many respects, Maddie’s life has been extraordinary.
As a baby, she had pediatric...
CYC Sports: There’s Something for Everyone!
School is back in session, and so are fall sports! There is a chance that you or someone you know has a child playing sports through CYC in St. Louis. As a non-Catholic public-school...
From Swim Lessons to the Olympics: Regan Smith and Foss Swim School
When kids learn to love water, they unlock a world of possibilities! One of the most inspiring examples is Regan Smith, whose name has become synonymous with excellence in the pool. Regan’s journey from...
What Does it Mean to be “Kindergarten Ready”?
The term “kindergarten ready” is everywhere. Unless you’re an education professional, it can be hard to know exactly what it means.
There is not one determining factor for whether your child is ready for kindergarten....
Period Bags: Mercy Gets Tweens Ready for Back-to-School
Add period bags to your tween's back-to-school checklist!
As the summer is drawing to a close, many households are gearing up to send their kids back to school. This is an exciting time for many,...
Choking Hazards: MERCY’s Keeping Families Safe
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Last month, Mercy shared ways to keep pain in check when our kids are sick. As moms, we can't predict when the germs or viruses will hit, so it's...
Preschool vs. Family Care: What’s Right for Your Family?
Parenting is full of tough decisions, and finding the perfect childcare solution for your little one is high on the list of priorities. Should you choose a relative, hire a nanny, or find a...
Chicago Family Summer Destination Guide
Nothing says summer like a good road trip! We're excited to re-share this Chicago travel post with you!
Having lived in Chicago and making the short trip back there to visit many times, it is...