Back to school: it can be the most wonderful time of the year! It’s perfectly common, however, to feel all the feelings from excitement and curiosity, to nervousness and uncertainty. In this toolkit, Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts share helpful, age-appropriate tips to navigate the start of the school year and set kids up for success. Get answers to questions about tackling tough conversation topics, powering through peer pressure, preventing sports injuries and a whole lot more.
Health and Safety 101
Beware of E-Bike Injuries... Rising Fast.
Kids love them. And with good reason. But there's no denying the increasing injuries and hospitalizations as a result of not using them safely. Parents, know these facts.
What to Expect at Your Child's Back-to-School Check-up
From the early pre-K years to senior year, school is about so much more than pens, books and friendships. Here's why kids should also have a clean bill of health before starting a new year of learning.
5 Reasons Not to Delay Immunizations
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.
Learning and Development
6 Ways to Raise Kids with a Growth Mindset
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.
How Does AI Affect the Way Teens Learn?
AI is shaping how teens think about technology and absorb information all around them. There are pros and cons to this—and some mental health considerations, too.
Ways to Support School-Aged Kids With Hearing Loss
What should parents and educators know about school-aged kids with hearing loss? Our pediatric ear, nose and throat experts weigh in.
Sports Performance
How Involved Should Parents Be in Sports?
Back to school means back to sports. For parents, sometimes it's hard to know what's appropriate and what's not when it comes to getting involved. Our pediatric psychology team explores deeper.
Foolproof Nutrition Tips for Athletes
Athletes need to feel and perform their best, and they can't do so without proper nutrition. Here are tips from our pediatric nutrition experts.
Sleep: The Most Important Part of Training
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.
Mental Health
Schoolyear Mental Health Tips for Everyone
Whether you’re a caregiver in Fairfield County or a teacher in Hartford County, supporting kids’ emotional well-being has never been more important. But equally vital? Supporting the mental health of the adults who care for them.
"I Don't Want to Go Back to School!" What to Do...
When is more than just the "back to school blues" and how can you help? The first, and most important step, is to acknowledge their feelings. Then, go from there. Pediatric psychologists share some tips.
How to Talk to Teens About Dating Safely
Everyone, at every age, deserves healthy, positive relationships. For teens who are just starting out, it’s not always easy to know what that means. Turn to our pediatric psychology experts.