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Creating a Calming Corner: A Simple Way to Help Kids Feel Better

Alicia Ead, LICSW

June 3, 2025

More and more children are dealing with strong emotions like stress, sadness, and anger. In fact, about one in five children have a mental health challenge. Many kids feel overwhelmed and don’t know how to handle their...

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Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Coronavirus and the COVID-19 vaccine (Updated June 2025)

Brown Health Medical Group Obstetrics and Gynecology

June 2, 2025

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding have many questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Following are answers to some of the most common questions. Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I’m pregnant? Although the US Department...

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Five Things You Didn’t Know About Bleeding Disorders

Melissa Verdolotti, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

May 12, 2025

Bleeding disorders are a group of conditions that result when the body cannot clot properly, leading to excessive or prolonged bleeding. Bleeding disorders can cause spontaneous bleeding, affect various parts of the body...

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Chickenpox: What Parents Need to Know

Kirsten d'Hemecourt, MD

May 8, 2025

Chickenpox, an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is most associated with fever and an itchy rash. Before a vaccine was introduced in 1995, chickenpox was a common childhood illness in the United States...

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Keeping Food Allergies in Check at School

Tao Zheng, MD

December 6, 2023

One in three children in the United States – nearly six million in total – have food allergies. About a third of them...

10 Holiday Tips for Children with Diabetes

Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Center

December 4, 2023

The holidays should be a joyous time. But for children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, this can be a tough time of year...

Childhood Obesity: What It Is and How to Help Your Child

Artur Chernoguz, MD

November 21, 2023

Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...

Fidget Toys: What Are They and How Can They Help Children and Adults?

The COAST Clinic at Bradley Hospital

November 1, 2023

We’ve seen them everywhere – fidgets. They’re growing in popularity, among both kids and adults, but what is their true...

Healthier Options for Trick or Treat Candy

Brown University Health Blog Team

October 28, 2023

October is known for Halloween and excited children dressed in costumes walking through the neighborhood to gather as...

Why is Breakfast So Important for Kids?

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care

October 25, 2023

Kids, like adults, may have a hard time getting up in the morning, and as a parent, you may find it difficult to get...

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The Benefits of a Weighted Blanket

The COAST Clinic at Bradley Hospital

December 18, 2023

Do you like the feeling of someone giving you a big, tight hug or being wrapped up tightly with blankets at night? If so...

The Benefits of Podcasts for Children

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD

February 12, 2019

We know kids should read. What about listening? The benefits of reading to children are well established. When we read...

Childhood Obesity: What It Is and How to Help Your Child

Artur Chernoguz, MD

November 21, 2023

Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...

What is Conscious Discipline?

Brown University Health Blog Team

January 20, 2020

Parents, caregivers and teachers serve as role models for children. This is especially true when it comes to managing...

Ear Pain in Children: What You Should Know

Sharon Gibson, MD

February 15, 2023

Ear infections and ear fluid are the most common illnesses in childhood other than colds. If your child has ever had an...