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Weight Management Programs Our family-based Fit 5 weight management programs are tailored to address the specific needs of families with children of different ages—Fit 5 Tykes (age 3-5), Fit 5 T.E.A.M. Club (age 6-9), and Fit 5 Teens and Tweens (age 10-12 and 13-18). We also provide individualized Article
6 Easy, Healthy Recipes You Can Make With Your Kids By Jennifer Zarrilli, MS, RD: If you’re looking for a fun activity with kids that doubles as a healthy habit, your kitchen is a great place to start. Making healthy recipes together is a way to get your child excited about nutrition, teach them important skills and share quality time – all while preparing a
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7 Things To Do When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go Back to School By Bradley S. Jerson, PhD: This article was originally published in July 2021, updated in December 2023 and again as of August 11, 2025. If your child is dreading going back to school this fall, or is having a series of "off" days about going to school at all, how can you help? Connecticut Children’s
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Research The Scientific Center for Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at Connecticut Children’s Research Institute features regional and national leaders in the field of pediatric cancer research. Through investigations that utilize genomic technologies, mouse models, and clinical trials to
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6 Must-Know Water Safety Tips for Parents By Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA: We all want our children to have a fun, memorable and active summer. 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, we need to be mindful that water can be dangerous and children
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The Pressure to Win: Sports and Your Child’s Mental Health By Kelly Ann Maynes, PsyD: This article was originally published in July 2022 and was last updated in April 2025. In recent years, athletes have come forward to talk about the importance of mental health, along with the impact of sports and competition. Lots of young athletes can relate. A sport can all
Fetal Care Center Treatments and Services At Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center, our team of experts is committed to bringing you and your family the comfort and confidence needed to get through your journey during and after pregnancy. We develop customized care for you and your baby that may require one or more of
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Partnering for Family Support: Connecticut Newborn Screening Network and Alexion Charitable Foundation By Debra Ellis, NBS, RN: The Connecticut Newborn Screening Network (the Network), a program within the Office for Community Child Health , provides crucial support to families of infants who receive out-of-range newborn screening (NBS) results. Our goal is to ensure that every family—regardless of their
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Shoulder Injuries Overview The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. The anatomy of the shoulder, including the muscles and tendons around the shoulder allow for this mobility. The shoulder has three different areas, or joints, called the: glenohumeral joint (the ball and socket) Service/Program
Pediatric Hand & Nerve Surgery at Connecticut Children's At Connecticut Children’s, our Pediatric Hand & Nerve Surgery Program is led by Dr. Sonia Chaudhry, MD, FAAOS, FACS,a board-certified pediatric orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty board certification in surgery of the hand. Dr. Chaudhry received her medical degree from Article
Healthy Housing: Moving the Needle from Intervention to Prevention By: Marcus Smith, MBA and Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH This is the third in a series of four blog posts that we plan to publish during Healthy Homes Month that explores how organizations can leverage housing innovations as a platform to help children to flourish, thrive, and succeed
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The Power of Practice Change By Jacquelyn Rose, MPH: How many of us have participated in a training only to forget what we learned shortly thereafter? It’s not just you—we all have a mountain of knowledge collecting dust somewhere in our brains. Childhood Prosperity Lab (the Lab) leverages the science of adult learning theory to
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Staying Warm, Well, and Supported: Winter Resources for the North Hartford Promise Zone The winter and holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and community—but it can also come with added stress and unexpected needs. This season reminds us how important it is to lean on one another and the resources that help our community thrive. Just as