Connecticut Children's Blog

One bright October weekend, 9-year-old Ellie McOmber was flying high on a friend’s swing set. The next minute, she was falling. She fell from a height of about seven feet and landed on her side, fracturing her arm just below the shoulder…   Walk-in orthopedic care when they need it, where you need it. For […]

By: Stacy Chandna, MS, CIP Your family may be dreaming up a spring or summertime bucket list. A garden project is a perfect addition!  Stacy Chandna, co-director of Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right program, joins the blog with tips. Want more articles like this from pediatric experts you trust? Sign up for our newsletter. Subscribe Gardening with […]

By: Alyssa Nycz, MD We all know sleep is a necessary part of life, especially at a younger age. Kids need sleep for healthy growth, development, behavior and overall success in society. But, did you know? Children 6 to 12 years old need between nine and twelve hours of sleep a day— naps and nighttime […]

Resilience is the ability to overcome serious stress or difficulty, and bounce back stronger than ever. In this series, Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts share keys to resilience, and tips to help your child be resilient. Research consistently shows that even in stressful times, the kids who do well are the ones who have strong, stable, […]

Technology that enables a devastating sports injury to heal itself? At Connecticut Children’s, it’s no longer beyond imagination. Connecticut Children’s recently became the first health system in Connecticut to use the BEAR® Implant to treat a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the most common sports injuries in the U.S.  The implant is injected […]

By: Pam Rosow, MS, RD and Jennifer Zarrilli, RD, CNSC An athlete’s body needs plenty of fuel, whether they’re just starting out or part of an elite team. All those sprints, drills and fitness challenges take a lot of energy! Luckily, some simple habits go a long way. Sports nutritionist Pam Rosow, MS, RD, and […]

Ashley Burkman and her husband, Matt Chella, were thrilled to welcome their twin sons Calvin and Carter into the world in May 2019. The pregnancy had been a healthy one for Ashley with no signs of anything abnormal for the babies. However, shortly after the boys’ birth at 38 weeks, doctors became concerned about Carter’s health. “Carter […]

By Ashley Starr Frechette and Susan DiVietro, PhD Ashley Starr Frechette, the director of health professional outreach at Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Susan DiVietro, PhD, a research scientist with Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center, share an important message about both child abuse and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is in […]

Having an autistic child can bring many unique joys and challenges to your family. Sometimes children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop difficulties with feeding. Being able to feed your child is a top priority for all parents, so when feeding becomes challenging, a seemingly simple activity can suddenly feel daunting. In an effort to […]