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Honoring Black History Month with Children At Connecticut Children’s, we proudly honor Black History Month with our team members, patients and their families. We do so by displaying signage in our hospital, providing educational resources to team members, sharing team member profiles and much more. As a children’s

Ask an ENT: Why Does My Child Snore and Should I Worry? By Christopher Grindle, MD: Kids do the darndest things, but persistent, loud snoring shouldn’t be one of them. While it’s common for some kids to snore slightly in their sleep, there are some things to watch out for that might call for a visit to your ENT . So if you’re wondering if your child snores, and

Can't Find Baby Formula? What to Do and What Not to Do By Jennifer Zarrilli, MS, RD: Parents of infants everywhere are facing challenges with baby formula shortage following this year’s recall and supply chain issues—not to mention the never-ending COVID-19 pandemic. Connecticut Children’s Clinical Nutrition Manager, Jennifer Zarrilli, shares advice on what to do

Beyond a Rare Heart Rhythm Disorder: Kayla’s Story By Dennis Mello, MD: To put it simply: Kayla doesn’t stop. At 16, she plays volleyball year-round, both with her high school varsity team and a national club team. She races motocross. She works two part-time jobs. She’s a National Honor Society student. She’s already thinking about college, law

Small Beginnings, Strong Bonds: Frankie and Noah's NICU Journey By Annmarie Golioto, MD, IBCLC, FAAP: Still, Hannah’s pregnancy started out smoothly. Aside from some early bleeding, Hannah felt great throughout much of her pregnancy. She continued teaching third grade, playing in her co-ed soccer league and staying active with Daryl and their two dogs. Regular visits with

The Innovative Role of Comics in Child Health Education By Annika Anderson, MPH: By: Annika Anderson, MPH Do you remember what your favorite thing to read was when you were a child? Perhaps it was a picture book, like Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold, or Click, Clack, Moo by Doreen Cronin. It might have even been the Peanuts comic strips by Charles Schulz from

What’s the Buzz? How to Control Mosquitoes and Keep Bites at Bay By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: With summer comes more mosquitoes than we ever want to count, whether we’re at home or traveling abroad. Not only are they bothersome, but they can also carry diseases like West Nile Virus, Zika, Malaria, dengue and many more. They are found all over the world, but they are most

Keep Kids Safe in Cars All Summer Long By Amy Watkins, MPH: It might feel like a mild day outside, just 75 degrees, but the inside of a parked car can heat up quickly. In as little as 30 minutes, the temperature can reach 109°F, creating a dangerous oven-like environment for a child. No child can withstand this kind of heat. Most hot car

Innovation as a Platform for Community Transformation By Jacquelyn Rose, MPH: By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH Community transformation – it’s something we all envision but is very challenging to achieve. At Connecticut Children’s, we are excited to lead a project that is designed to transform the three neighborhoods in North Hartford’s Promise Zone in

Honoring Pride Month With Kids Pride Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the tremendous contributions and accomplishments of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) during past and present times. At Connecticut Children