A stay in a hospital is not an experience that anyone really wants, and it can be even more challenging for a child. A child life specialist can help make a child's hospital stay easier and less stressful. But what exactly...
The brain and the gut are intricately connected--when we feel anxious or excited, we sometimes describe the feeling as "butterflies in the stomach." For younger children who may not be as well-versed in describing their...
Today, most children and teens have access to a digital device of some kind. The older a child is, the more access they gain. Many kids use social media to make friends, connect with the world, socialize, become part of a...
Parents work hard to protect their children from trauma. Still, it can occur at any point during the childhood years. Once a child experiences trauma, it’s important to help them navigate it. What is the best way to help kids...
One in three children in the United States – nearly six million in total – have food allergies. About a third of them...
Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...
We’ve seen them everywhere – fidgets. They’re growing in popularity, among both kids and adults, but what is their true...
Kids, like adults, may have a hard time getting up in the morning, and as a parent, you may find it difficult to get...
Halloween is almost here! You might be surprised to know that many of the Halloween traditions we practice today have...
When children return to school after a prolonged absence for medical or mental health care, it's normal to feel anxious...
Parents, caregivers and teachers serve as role models for children. This is especially true when it comes to managing...
Ear infections and ear fluid are the most common illnesses in childhood other than colds. If your child has ever had an...
Do you like the feeling of someone giving you a big, tight hug or being wrapped up tightly with blankets at night? If so...
We know kids should read. What about listening? The benefits of reading to children are well established. When we read...