Connecticut Children's Blog

By: Elaine Wang, MD Elaine Wang, MD, is a pediatric resident at Connecticut Children’s and a proud advocate for children. In honor of Connecticut Children’s Family Advocacy Week, she shares ways to connect with local lawmakers, and stand up for children’s health issues. 8 Ways to Connect With Lawmakers Legislators are elected to represent your […]

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 […]

Listening to music and dancing are among little Laniece’s favorite activities. At 2.5 years old, the East Hartford toddler enjoys moving to the beat of her favorite songs at any opportunity. When mom Christina Smith learned about a Zumbini class for children her daughter’s age, she immediately signed up. What is Zumbini? Inspired by the […]

By: Stacy Chandna, MS, CIP With the end of summer upon us, it’s time for the 100-meter dash to gather all the supplies your child needs for back to school. That includes the ever-important, but sometimes elusive, snack plan. Healthy snacks are a great way to keep your kids energized and boost their essential nutrient […]

By: Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP CCRP This school year has had its fair share of challenges, both old and new. One that’s a little bit of both? Quarantines. Connecticut Children’s developmental clinical specialist Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP CCRP, shares tips for parents to help their child work through the disappointments and frustrations of quarantining and […]

Good sleep is essential for a good school year: During the day, a well-rested child has an easier time focusing and behaving. At night, quality sleep allows their brain to organize and store everything they learned. But your child’s sleep schedule probably hasn’t been at its best during summer vacation. After months of sleeping in […]

One day, when Danny Sullivan was 8 years old, he began to feel very tired. Everyone thought it was allergies, maybe, or a growth spurt. He’d always been a healthy kid, with nothing more than the occasional cold. But this time, it got worse. Suddenly, he could barely stand up. His father had to carry […]