A Safer Summer Starts Here.
Get ready for a season filled with joy and peace of mind. Connecticut Children’s pediatric specialists created this Summer Safety Kit to help you protect the children you love. Inside, you’ll find expert guidance on water safety, sun protection, hydration, tick checks, and injury prevention. Simple, proven steps to help keep kids safe all season long.
Because one small habit—like reading this guide—can help prevent heartbreak before it happens.
And when prevention isn’t enough, your kindness ensures expert emergency care is always here.
The 8 Golden Rules of Summer Safety
Amazing summer is also "trauma" season, meaning more trips to the ER for injuries and accidents. Favorite summer activities like barbecues, parties and other social activities each present their own unique risks. Here are 8 surefire ways to stay safe from our injury prevention experts.
6 Must-Know Water Safety Tips
Water play is a major part of making summer memories and many kids are eager to splash around, swim or attend pool or beach parties. However, water can be dangerous and safety is the name of the game. Here are some tried-and-true water safety tips.
Parents of Teens: Here's How to Avoid the Summer Slump
For many teens, the summer slump is real, but it doesn't have to be! Our pediatric psychology team shares 6 ways to keep your teenager empowered, motivated and feeling their best when school's out.
Recognize the Signs of Heat-Related Illness
What should you look for and what should you do if your child is showing signs of any heat-related illness? Better yet, how can you prevent it all together? Our emergency medicine experts have answers.
Your Complete Tick Guide, Updated for 2025
Did you know that because of climate change, many aspects of tick season have changed? Learn what's new in 2025, what to watch out for if a tick bite happens, and how to do a tick check the proper way.
What's the Buzz? Keep Annoying Mosquitoes At Bay.
Buzz! Summer brings bothersome mosquitoes. How can we keep them far away and avoid those pesky bites that can, sometimes, carry disease? Turn to our pediatric infectious diseases expert for answers.