Classes and Events

Kids, Teens and Parents

Girls in the Know Program

Girls in the Know is an organization designed to educate and empower mothers and their pre-teen daughters. Led by professionals, this 4-week interactive speaker series touches on topics such as self-esteem, friendships, health and nutrition, body image, safety, bullying and the challenges of puberty. The mission of this program is healthy communication between mothers and daughters through education that will encourage pre-teen girls to make positive choices as they mature into adulthood. Please visit www.girlsintheknow.org for dates and fees and to register.

For more information: (314) 717-1270

Little Medical School Mini Course

Little Medical School offers a variety of classes for children (ages 5 to 12), and brings medicine, science and the importance of health in an entertaining, exciting and fun way. Visit littlemedicalschool.com or call 314-279-1948 for class titles, dates, locations and fees.
Classes are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at St. Luke's Hospital.

For more information: (314) 279-1948

Sibling Classes

Sign up for classes offered monthly for children ages 3 to 8.

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Sitter Skills

This program was developed for beginning babysitters, girls and boys, age 11 and older to help make their babysitting experience a success. Topics include: Information on safety, basic first-aid, child development, behavior management and babysitting as a business. A babysitting resource book, a certificate of participation, a tote bag and light refreshments will be provided. The child's comfort level with being alone, maturity, and ability to handle difficult situations are good signs that he or she are ready to babysit. Classes are taught by St. Luke's health educators.

Please register using child's name.

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Fees: Children Ages 11 and older: $25.00  

Date: Thursday, August 2, 2018

Time: Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Location: St. Luke's Hospital
Institute for Health Education
North Medical Office Building, Level 2
222 South Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Description: Please register using child's name.

For more information: (314) 542-4848

Sleep Issues in Young Children (for parents only)

Children need adequate sleep to learn and grow, yet sleep problems are quite common. Join Nancy Birkenmeier, BSN, RN, from St. Luke's Sleep Medicine and Research Center for a discussion about common sleep problems, strategies to ensure optimal amount and quality of sleep, sleeping alone versus co-sleeping, the practice of "cry it out" and more. Parents of newborn to school-aged children welcome. For parents only.

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Fees: Free

For more information: (314) 542-4848

Tackling Teen Stress: Mindfulness is a Game Changer

Is your teenager experiencing too much stress and anxiety? Research suggests it is nearing epidemic levels in our culture...this FREE program is for the teenager themselves to learn a variety of research-supported techniques facilitated by a certified holistic stress management instructor. Some of the strategies discussed are relaxation breathing, other mindfulness meditations, music, humor, unplugging and more. Registration is required.

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Fees: Free

Date: Thursday, August 2, 2018

Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Location: Desloge Outpatient Center
Building A
121 St. Luke's Center Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

For more information: (314) 542-4848