En Español(PDF) An Kreyòl (PDF) What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a common genetic condition that affects hemoglobin, a protein inside red blood cells (RBCs). The role of red blood cells is to carry oxygen...
Hormonal acne, cystic acne, sunburns, and more—adolescents and young adults alike can all struggle with skincare concerns brought on by a variety of causes. Many teens, especially teenage girls, have taken to creating...
October is known for Halloween and excited children dressed in costumes walking through the neighborhood to gather as much sugar as they can fit in plastic pumpkins. As adults, none of us wants to be that person who hands out...
Iron deficiency anemia is a common medical condition in childhood. The condition can have a significant impact on a child’s learning potential, energy level, attention span, and overall health. It is important for parents to...
What is a period and why do periods happen? Menstruation, or a period, is normal and expected bleeding that occurs as...
Grief affects us all. It is one of the most powerful emotions people experience. Whether the loss is a family member...
Tongue-tie is a common condition in babies in the United States. It is estimated that between three and 11 percent of...
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...
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...
Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...