Connecticut Children's Blog

Many of us did not grow up using gender pronouns beyond he, she, his, hers, her and him.  This has all changed in recent years as many social justice and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues have reshaped our thinking to be more inclusive. The pronouns we use are only one piece of the complex […]

Determined to make patients with Sickle Cell Disease and their families feel more comfortable while at Connecticut Children’s, Kelly Ha, LMSW, a member of Connecticut Children’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board, turned a creative idea into reality in launching the “I See Me” Story Club in September of 2022 in honor of Sickle […]

March is Women’s History Month. The month honors the achievements and contributions of women in the United States throughout our country’s history. It provides a great opportunity to teach children about the role women have played, and continue to play, in advancing art, science, math, law, education and other fields. Here are ideas. 1. Learn […]

Look up the word “kindness” in the dictionary and you’ll likely see, “the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate.” But kindness is so much more than its textbook definition. Here at Connecticut Children’s, we go beyond imagination to cultivate a culture of kindness, every day, in everything we do. What does that mean, and […]

February is Black History Month. The month honors the cultures and contributions of Black Americans in the United States. It provides a great opportunity to teach children about the history of the month and try out new activities to build appreciation and allyship for others. Here are ideas. 1. Get out the globe and explore […]

As part of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion journey, Connecticut Children’s celebrates Black History Month, which honors the culture and contributions of Black Americans in the United States. As part of our organization’s recognition of this month and other culture months, we highlight the accomplishments and heritage of team members through personal interviews to deepen […]

By Connecticut Children’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Team Every February, we celebrate Black History Month which honors the contributions of Black people in the U.S. Many of us are familiar with Rosa Parks, Harriett Tubman, George Washington Carver, and Barack Obama—all of whom had an extremely important role in Black culture and U.S. history […]

Updated on January 3, 2023. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January to honor the late civil rights leader’s birthday. Here are ways your family can celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of peace, service and equality right at home. Want more articles like this from pediatric experts you trust? Sign […]

By Connecticut Children’s Child Life Specialists  Books can be our greatest teachers, especially when families face a constantly changing world with ups, downs and challenges. This list of books, recommended by our Child Life team, will help kids of all ages and parents embrace change, build resilience, grieve, appreciate differences and power through adversity. Happy […]

In November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. What should we know about the culture, traditions, struggles and victories about these very diverse groups? We called upon Connecticut Children’s DEI team to share knowledge and ideas… Want more articles like this? Sign up for our […]