Better sleep. Easier mornings. Healthy lunches. Less stress. Safer sports. And a plan for the sick days and injuries no family can predict. Get practical tips from Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts to help your child start the school year strong.
Start Strong

Feeding your kids shouldn't be an uphill battle. Here are some tips from our pediatric nutrition experts.

Everyone wants a healthy start to the school year! Learn when a back-to-school exam might be necessary.

Vaccines prevent more than a dozen serious diseases. Without timely vaccination, your child faces risks of severe illness. Primary care leadership discusses 5 reasons to keep up with the recommended immunization schedule.
Feel Ready to Learn

Those with a growth mindset focus on learning from their failures rather than worrying about being judged by them. For years, researchers have looked into the effects of a growth mindset. See what the evidence says.

What should grown-ups about school-aged kids with hearing loss? Our pediatric ear, nose and throat experts weigh in.

School refusal is real, and often a source of stress. But that doesn't mean you can't turn it around.
Move, Play and Stay Safe

E-bike injuries are still on the rise. Now's the time to chat with your kids about the do's and don'ts when it comes to these enjoyable vehicles.

How much protein do they really need? What's the most "dangerous" sport? Is weightlifting safe? Our pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine experts have the answers.

Sleep, a powerful tool, is easy to overlook. Our pediatric sleep and sports medicine experts teamed up to reveal the connection between sleep and sports performance.
When Sick Days Happen

Fever... a childhood rite of passage many parents dread. But don't panic: there is a method to the madness!

Many kids complain of tummy troubles, but constant nausea can be baffling to parents, especially when there's no real sickness at play.

If your child never seems to be able to fully breathe through their nose, even when sicknesses and allergies let up, it may be time to visit the pediatric ENT.

Is It An Emergency?
Kids get sick or injured at all hours. know when to go to pediatric urgent care or the emergency room.
Know where to go for care