What is a period and why do periods happen? Menstruation, or a period, is normal and expected bleeding that occurs as part of a regular monthly cycle. It all starts in your brain, where a small gland called the pituitary...
Grief affects us all. It is one of the most powerful emotions people experience. Whether the loss is a family member, friend, classmate or beloved pet, grieving is hard. Children have an especially difficult time dealing with...
The coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives. For women who are expecting, there are special concerns surrounding the virus and pregnancy, breastfeeding and the vaccine rollout. Coronavirus and pregnancy Thankfully, the...
Tongue-tie is a common condition in babies in the United States. It is estimated that between three and 11 percent of infants are diagnosed with this condition. What is tongue-tie? The tongue has a membrane of tissue that...
Seeing your child stressed is very difficult for parents. Parents often feel like they need to walk on eggshells to...
Having a baby during a pandemic is sure to add to the anxiety that would typically surround a birth. But babies will be...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, commonly known as OCD, is a common and treatable medical condition that affects more than...
Recent reports are quite concerning with regards to the effect of the novel coronavirus on the childhood obesity rates...
Each year, about 15,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. The most common types of pediatric...
Adults are not the only ones concerned about the threat of diseases. When a major infectious disease hits the news...
As we move through the re-opening phases of the coronavirus pandemic, we are going to see a lot more people wearing...
A child is bullied every seven minutes in this country, and most of the time no adults or peers step in to help. It’s a...
Every child, every day. Every year, since 1994. This is how long Hasbro Children’s Hospital has been around. That is...
For some kids, sleepovers at a friend’s house or nights at summer camp are as much a part of childhood as school. While...
