Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities face various challenges. One such challenge involves transition, which is the act of moving or changing from one activity, routine, or setting...
Adolescence comes with many challenges. It’s natural for teens to experience highs and lows. They are finding themselves in new situations and relationships. Their hormones are kicking in. And let’s not overlook social media...
No one is born knowing how to problem solve—in order to have their needs met, infants will cry and parents or caregivers will learn what the baby most likely needs in that moment. As children age, they develop the ability to...
A stay in a hospital is not an experience that anyone really wants, and it can be even more challenging for a child. A child life specialist can help make a child's hospital stay easier and less stressful. But what exactly...
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 use of cannabis is on the rise. Now legal in many states, cannabis (also known as marijuana, pot, dope, and weed) is...
One in three children in the United States – nearly six million in total – have food allergies. About a third of them...
Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...
We’ve seen them everywhere – fidgets. They’re growing in popularity, among both kids and adults, but what is their true...
Kids, like adults, may have a hard time getting up in the morning, and as a parent, you may find it difficult to get...
Parents, caregivers and teachers serve as role models for children. This is especially true when it comes to managing...
Ear infections and ear fluid are the most common illnesses in childhood other than colds. If your child has ever had an...
We know kids should read. What about listening? The benefits of reading to children are well established. When we read...