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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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¿Qué es la enfermedad de células falciformes?

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

September 8, 2023

La enfermedad de células falciformes es una afección genética común que afecta la hemoglobina, una proteína que se...

How to Pack a Backpack: Right, Light and Tight

Children's Rehabilitation Services

August 31, 2023

Did you know that 79 percent of American students carry school backpacks, and 55 percent of those backpacks are too...

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Childhood Vaccinations: What They Are and When to Get Them

Celeste Corcoran, MD

August 23, 2023

Anti-vaccination controversies have been prominent in the media in recent years. Now more than ever is a good time to...

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Parents and Adolescents: Surviving the Teenage Years

Gary Regan, LICSW

August 15, 2023

Parenting during the adolescent years often comes with frustration and angst for both parents and teens. Parents can...

Breastfeeding Is Not Always As Easy As ABC

Courtney Clark Bilodeau, MD, FACP

A – Should all women breastfeed? Health care providers agree that breastfeeding is one of the healthiest choices a...

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Conversion Disorder in Children: The Connection Between Physical Symptoms and Emotions

Matthew D. Willis, MD

Many of us have experienced an emotional concern that causes a physical issue. For instance, stress might cause a...

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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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