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Many factors in life can disrupt routines, create stress – and make sleep more difficult.  How can you keep your child’s sleep on track? Connecticut Children’s behavioral sleep psychologist Lynelle Schneeberg, PsyD, joins the Growing Healthy blog with tips. Want more articles like this from pediatric experts you trust? Sign up for our newsletter. Subscribe First, […]

In addition to all the news about the COVID-19 vaccine, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about new variants of COVID-19. Connecticut Children’s Physician-in-Chief Juan Salazar, MD, MPH, shares what we know so far. What does it mean when there’s a new “variant” of COVID-19? A variant is a slightly different version of a virus. Viruses […]

This April 2, Connecticut Children’s celebrates its 24th birthday – and we’re thinking of all the kids out there who have birthdays around this time too. From school to sports to shopping, some of your child’s favorite activities may have already been sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing efforts. Unfortunately, a traditional birthday […]

As communities work to stop the spread of coronavirus, many parents may hear instructions from their physician to self-quarantine themselves, their child or their whole family for 14 days. That may sound daunting. However, there are steps you can take to make the process more manageable and less stressful. Nancy Trout, MD, a Connecticut Children’s primary […]

At Connecticut Children’s, we have a special place in our hearts for Halloween. It’s fun for the sake of fun, and a chance for kids (and adults) to let their imaginations run wild. We all need that to look forward to, especially during this pandemic. Yes, Halloween this year will be different. But even if […]

This post was last updated on December 16, 2021. During the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the CDC has kept a close eye on rare reports of heart problems in vaccinated young people. In addition to being rare, almost all of the cases have been mild. And COVID-19 infection remains a much bigger risk than any possible […]

Here at Connecticut Children’s, we’re huge fans of everything baby-related. That includes making a big deal when there’s a new baby on the way! The pandemic has changed the playbook for a traditional shower – no more huddling over one diaper-decorating station or squeezing onto the same couch for games. But you can still organize […]

Updated on August 19, 2021 The Delta variant may be the most contagious COVID-19 strain yet, causing outbreaks around the globe – even in places where the virus had previously been under control. In the United States, it has quickly become responsible for more than 90% of all COVID-19 infections nationwide. What does that mean […]

With coronavirus numbers on the rise across the country, your family may be preparing for a different Thanksgiving this year – no trip to grandma’s house, no overflowing dinners with extended family and friends. If you’ll be celebrating virtually with loved ones who aren’t in your quarantine group, here’s how can you make it special. […]