Connecticut Children's Blog

Questions about coronavirus and your family? Call the Connecticut Children’s Pediatric COVID-19 Hotline at 833.226.2362 UPDATE: Starting March 16, 2020, there are new rules and restrictions for patients and visitors at all Connecticut Children’s locations. Before you visit, read about rules and restrictions. With coronavirus on everyone’s minds, we know parents are looking for advice […]

Fredrik was two months old when he started struggling to keep down food. No matter what parents Marie and Josh Pinheiro tried, “he was spitting up and vomiting at all hours of the day,” says Marie. “Nothing helped.” Two months later, the wheezing and coughing started. At an age when he should have steadily put […]

Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics released guidelines endorsing, and advocating for, earlier access to weight loss surgery for teens with severe obesity. Is bariatric surgery right for your family? Melissa Santos, PhD, from Connecticut Children’s bariatric team joins the blog to answer your questions. What’s changed in the new weight loss surgery guidelines? The […]

February is Heart Month, a good time to make sure your child is getting the physical activity they need. The American Heart Association recommends children ages 6 to 17 get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. Preschoolers and toddlers need even more than that. But it’s also February in […]

Immunizations and blood tests keep us healthy, but they’re not exactly fun. For one out of five people, grown-ups and kids alike, they’re linked to a genuine fear: “needlephobia.” To help your child overcome any fear of needles — or better yet, prevent them from feeling afraid in the first place — try these preparation […]