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...

It’s in Us to Teach Gratitude to Our Children

Jamie Turcotte, LMHC
January 11, 2025

Gratitude was a word I rarely considered until I was well into adulthood. It was one of those words that I heard...

Kids and Playtime – Why It Is so Important

Mallory Kropman, MS, CCLS
December 18, 2024

Playtime is a crucial part of your child’s emotional, social, and physical development. Play holds great value and is...

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How De-Escalation Helps Children Manage Frustration

Kristen Kichefski, DNP, MBA, RN, PMH-BC, NEA-BC
December 3, 2024
Many children and adolescents have difficulty processing emotions when they encounter an undesirable situation. De...
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The Importance of Integrating Maternal Mental Health with Pregnancy Care

Margaret H. Bublitz, PhD, and Meghan C. Sharp, PhD
December 1, 2024

There is a popular perception that pregnancy is a time solely of joy, excitement, and emotional well-being. It is a myth...

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Children with Developmental Challenges and Social Media

Henry T. Sachs III, MD
November 12, 2024
Social media is pervasive within our society. Often, it gets demonized for its potential negative effects, particularly...
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Skincare for Teens and Tweens: Taking Care of Young Skin

Tiffany J. Libby, MD, MPH
September 3, 2024

Hormonal acne, cystic acne, sunburns, and more—adolescents and young adults alike can all struggle with skincare...

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