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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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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...

Spring and Summer Bicycle Safety

John A Gaines, MD

April 23, 2025

With the warmer weather and longer days now here, children are out riding their bikes. There are a few easy but...

Nosebleeds: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Hannah Fassel Justus, MD

March 21, 2025

Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are very common, especially in children. The lining inside the nose has many small...

It’s National Sibling Day: Why are We Celebrating?

Wendy A. Plante, PhD

March 10, 2025

While most of us have Mother’s Day and Father’s Day circled on our calendars, don’t forget to note today – April 10 is...

Gentle Parenting: What It Is, How It Can Help, and Possible Drawbacks

Laura H. Dawson, MD

March 6, 2025

While parenting can be described as one of life’s most rewarding experiences, it is also one of the hardest. It feels...

Measles FAQ: What It Is, How It Spreads, and How to Avoid It

Kirsten d'Hemecourt, MD

March 4, 2025

Following the development of the measles vaccine and efforts to routinely vaccinate children, cases of the disease...

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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...