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Connecticut Children's Blog provides important perspective on pediatric health from the same voices that care for our patients at Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
Happy Thanksgiving week! The holiday season is officially here, and from Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa, your family’s celebrations are probably going to be different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So Connecticut Children’s is sharing weekly ideas to make the season special, and help kids feel connected to loved ones they can’t see […]
With Thanksgiving approaching, and Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa next in line, here’s the question most of us are asking: How can we keep our families safe from COVID-19 while still making the holidays special? Connecticut Children’s is here to help, with weekly ideas to inspire and delight your kids this holiday season – even in […]
In our first two editions of What’s the Risk?, our pediatric experts covered everything from playgrounds to farmers markets during the COVID-19 pandemic. With winter on its way, Connecticut Children’s infectious disease pediatrician Melissa Held, MD, returns with advice. Brave the cold! With temperatures dropping, you might be tempted to move your family’s activities indoors. But being outside in […]
The holidays are a magical time, especially for kids. But this year, the pandemic is forcing families to rethink how they make that magic happen. With Thanksgiving approaching, and Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa next in line, how can you keep your family safe from COVID-19 while still making this year special? Connecticut Children’s is kicking […]
With all that’s changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy for kids (and adults) to get stuck on negative thoughts – like how they’re missing extended family, sports or friends. With Thanksgiving and the winter holidays coming up, there may be other challenges ahead. But by learning to infuse a bit of positivity into difficult […]
By: Michael Reiss, PsyD, and Melissa Santos, PhD Friendships are important for your child’s happiness – and health, too. Social interactions strengthen kids’ immune systems, increase motivation and lower stress. Unfortunately, lots of children are separated from friends right now due to social distancing, school schedules and shifting parent schedules. Want ideas to help your […]
When Tropical Storm Isaias hit Connecticut this past August, it toppled trees and knocked out power across the state. It also hit the campground where Keilany Palma and her parents, siblings and grandmother were celebrating her 12th birthday. Keilany’s actual birthday had been in April, but because of coronavirus, her family couldn’t throw a party. […]