Connecticut Children's Blog

As news coverage about the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates, children will likely have many questions. In addition to seeing disturbing footage on the news and on social media they are also likely picking up on the stress and sadness from adults around them, regardless of their age. As parents, our first instinct is […]

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. […]

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, […]

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.  We hear it all the time: Kids are resilient. But what does that mean, and why does it matter so […]

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 […]

Parents are constantly 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.   Want more articles like this from pediatric experts you trust? Sign up for our newsletter. Subscribe   It’s important to discuss […]

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 […]

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: 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 […]