Swimming and Water Safety Tips for the Pool, Beach, and Boat

Injury Prevention Center
June 21, 2023

Summer is finally here. As the weather warms, many of us head to pools, beaches or boats to cool off. It’s a great way to spend a hot summer day, but each presents some dangers. Following safety recommendations is critical...

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Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Strategies to Support Parents and Teens

Amanda Pelletier, LICSW
June 2, 2026
Parenting adolescents can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—journeys. For families whose children struggle with strong emotions or difficult behaviors, finding the right approach can make all the difference. One...

Tick Bites, Lyme Disease, and Protecting Your Family This Summer

Brown University Health Blog Team
May 20, 2026

Summer is here, giving us warm weather and longer days to spend time outdoors. But be warned. Whether it is the dunes on a beach, a hike in the woods, or your own backyard, ticks can be anywhere. These tiny bugs are more than...

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Understanding Your Lipid Labs and Changes You Can Make to Improve Your Health

Vasupradha Suresh Kumar, MD
March 17, 2026
Have you ever had your healthcare provider order a lipid panel? You may wonder what the lipid panel tells medical professionals, how the results can be used to determine health trends, and what you can do to help improve your...

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Talking to Children About Sexual Abuse

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD
August 3, 2021

Child sexual abuse is a significant, but preventable public health problem. Sexual abuse among children is a delicate...

Five Tips to Manage Back-to-School Anxiety (Parents' that is!)

Brown University Health Blog Team
August 2, 2021

It’s fairly easy to recognize the back-to-school jitters that emerge in children come autumn, but what’s less commonly...

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Going Back to School: How to Help Children Feel Safe During the Pandemic

Mary Sullivan, PhD, MA, BSN
July 31, 2021

Many of us have spent the last 18 months training children to avoid COVID-19 risk within the safety of our homes. Now...

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The Seven Cs of Resilience and How Parents Can Build Resilient Children

Kimberly LaFountain, LMHC
May 18, 2021
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to handle a crisis with ease, or adapt well to change and wonder how they do...
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Autism, Coronavirus and Support with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Gina M. Marini, MA, LICSW
April 26, 2021

Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic...

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A Patient's Perspective: How a Cancer Diagnosis Impacts Children and Their Families

Brown University Health Blog Team
April 26, 2021

Nearly 16,000 children in the United States and 300,000 worldwide are diagnosed with cancer each year, according to...

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