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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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Talking to Children about War and Conflict

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD

January 5, 2024

Many of us have difficulty processing and explaining war or conflict, at home and abroad—especially to children. As parents and caregivers, we want to support our children and be honest with them while navigating difficult...

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Fostering Mindfulness Skills with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Andrea Gold, PhD

January 29, 2026

Mindfulness is a powerful tool for grounding ourselves in the present moment. This is especially relevant for the current age of constant distraction and emotional overwhelm. One therapeutic approach that places mindfulness...

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School Shootings and Community Gun Violence: What to Say to Children and How to Help Them Cope

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD

December 17, 2025

School shootings and gun violence have become a horrible reality in our country. Mass shootings are distressing, but school shootings may be especially difficult for children. Reports of shootings in perceived safe places...

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When Kids Refuse to Go to School and What Parents Can Do

Jennifer A. Herren, PhD

September 15, 2022

Going back to school is a time filled with emotions for children – excitement and curiosity, but also nerves and anxiety...

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Sickle Cell Disease: Understanding its History, Symptoms, Treatment and Genetics

Patrick McGann, MD, PhD, Emily Franco, Margaret Lyons, and Helena Bates

August 16, 2022

En Español(PDF) An Kreyòl (PDF) What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a common genetic condition that...

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Severe Asthma in Children: Symptoms, Common Triggers, and Treatment

Daniella Teape, MD, and Tao Zheng, MD

What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic (long lasting) lung condition. It involves increased mucus and swelling that causes...

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The Basics and Benefits of Breastfeeding

Eileen Ryan, RN

The first week of August is the annual World Breastfeeding Week, which is now celebrated in 120 countries. It’s the...

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Hepatitis in Children and How It Affects the Liver

Vania L. Kasper, MD

Recent news stories have reported on a virus that is causing severe liver damage, or hepatitis, in children. The first...

Keeping Kids Cool and Safe This Summer

Injury Prevention Center

Summer’s here! While it is typically a time for fun and frolic, the increasing heat and humidity can be harmful...

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Conscious discipline

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...

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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...

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