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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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Speech Therapy and Its Connection to Mental Health

Rebecca Craine, MSEd, CCC-SLP

May 1, 2025

Speech and language development is an integral part of early childhood. When kids aren’t progressing as they should, it’s important to understand the reason why—and address it. This isn’t just imperative for speech, but also...

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Talking with Children About Politics

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD

April 29, 2025

These days we are flooded with information about politics, partisan conflicts and disagreements. Facts, figures and opinions concerning local, national and international issues can easily engulf us and our children. More in...

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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...

Halloween Safety Tips for a Fun and Festive Holiday

Brown University Health Blog Team

October 16, 2023

Halloween is almost here! You might be surprised to know that many of the Halloween traditions we practice today have...

School Re-entry and Calming Kids’ Anxiety After a Medical Leave

Jennifer Hellmuth, PhD

October 3, 2023

When children return to school after a prolonged absence for medical or mental health care, it's normal to feel anxious...

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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...