Connecticut Children's Blog

Your family is already stir-crazy this winter, and by spring break you’ll all be ready for a change of scenery. But typical travel is off the table due to COVID-19. How can you get your child excited for something different… without leaving home? Try a virtual vacation. Connecticut Children’s developmental pediatrician Robert D. Keder, MD, explains […]

When violence erupted at the U.S. Capitol last week, many kids who were learning from home witnessed news coverage in real time. Those who didn’t probably heard reports from friends, social media, or by picking up on the distress of adults around them. Which raises a question that parents often struggle with after scary and […]

By: Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP, CCRP Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a tough time adjusting to change – so they’ll need additional guidance and support to succeed in school during COVID-19. Connecticut Children’s autism specialist Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP shares tips. Create a visual calendar for your child’s school schedule (especially for hybrid […]

By: Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP, CCRP As the new school year rapidly approaches, families are gearing up for changes in schedules, procedures, and rules. If your child has special needs, you may want to reach out to their teaching team for extra support helping them adjust. Connecticut Children’s autism specialist Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP, shares […]

As protests following the death of George Floyd continue across the country, parents are deciding how to talk to their children about racial inequality and social justice. To help families navigate these important conversations, developmental pediatrician Robert D. Keder, MD, returns to the blog. It’s important to discuss racial inequality and social justice with children. […]

By: Dana Brunell Eisenberg, MA, MSN, APRN 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 during the coronavirus pandemic. When children trust in their ability to master new […]

By Kelly Maynes, PsyD, and Lauren K. Ayr-Volta, PhD Kids are resilient and can bounce back stronger than ever from tough times. In this series, Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts share keys to resilience, and tips to help your child be resilient during the coronavirus pandemic. Even when they’re sad, stressed or frustrated, kids can learn […]

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 how to help your child be resilient during the coronavirus pandemic. We hear it all the time: Kids are resilient. But what does that mean, and why […]

Media (including television, mobile devices, music, computers, and videogames) has a very strong influence on child development. This influence can be positive or negative. The research on the effects of media on child development and health led the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to ask all pediatricians to help families understand these risks and benefits. […]