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What Innovators Actually Need By Scott Orsey: Most of us carry a picture in our heads of what it looks like to support innovation. We imagine tools. Coaching. Slide decks and strategy maps and logic models. Convenings, trainings, and technical assistance. That work matters. It helps. And it’s often essential. But it’s rarely

Creating Routines to Help Your Child Cope With COVID-19 Uncertainty By Lauren K. Ayr-Volta, PhD: Life with kids is rarely predictable, but COVID-19 school closures, quarantines, and shifting work schedules have taken things to an extreme. Connecticut Children’s pediatric psychologist Lauren Ayr-Volta, PhD , has tips for creating consistency in all that chaos.

$1 Million Gift Establishes the Schilberg Family Playroom in Connecticut Children’s New Advanced Cellular & Gene Therapy Unit Hartford, CT—Connecticut Children’s, the state’s only health system 100% dedicated to children’s well-being, has received a $1 million gift from Bernie and Beth Schilberg to support the hospital’s new eight-story clinical tower and the expansion of facilities and services across

What to Expect When Your Child Has the Flu — Symptoms, Timeline & Warnings By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: This blog was originally published in 2022. It has been updated in February of 2025 and in October of 2025. When a child has the flu, parents often wonder what to expect and when to worry. Connecticut Children’s Dr. Ian C. Michelow shares six common developments and red flags to

How Do I Safely Clean My Child's Ears? By Rachelle Wareham, MD: This article was originally published in March 2025 and has been updated on June 23, 2025 with a video. Did you know there are right and “wrong” ways to clean your child’s ears? According to Rachelle Wareham, MD, pediatric otolaryngologist (ENT), it’s common to see kids with ear

CDC Updates Childhood Vaccine Schedule: What Parents Need to Know By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: This update recommends fewer routine vaccines (11) for some children than in past years (17). News like this can raise questions and worries for parents and caregivers. Pediatric infectious diseases expert, Ian C. Michelow, MD, explains what the change means, what has not changed

Giving a Teen the Freedom to Laugh: Our Life-Changing Partnership with Kids In Crisis By James Healy, MD, MHS, Pediatric Surgeon: We’d like to thank our valued partners at Kids in Crisis for this story. Published with permission. For most teenagers, laughter is spontaneous and free. But for one 17-year-old who came to Connecticut Children’s, every laugh meant choosing between joy and pain – until we

Grow Healthy: Jenna-Lee At the age of 5, Jenna-Lee loves learning from her teachers at school and is excited to head back to the classroom this fall. She also loves dancing, playing piano and belting out her favorite songs. She can often be found helping to care for her younger brother, Indio, age 3

Leveraging Medicaid to Enhance Child Health Outcomes By Paul Dworkin, MD:

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The New Flu Mutation: What Parents Need to Know By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: If you think back to COVID days, virus mutations are nothing new. This year, health experts are flagging a variant of the seasonal influenza virus that might not be well matched to this year’s flu shot. Connecticut Children’s Ian Michelow, MD, infectious diseases specialist

Lead Safety: Health, Property & Peace of Mind By Rosa Alvarado: Maintaining a safe, healthy living environment isn’t just about compliance. It’s about responsibility, reputation, and long-term value. For tenants, it’s a basic right. At the center of this is one critical standard: lead safety. This is the focus of the Healthy Homes Program, an

Honoring the Legacy of a Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr. Day provides a time for all of us to reflect on the life and legacy of the renowned civil rights leader while also focusing on opportunities that still exist to bring about health equity as well as racial and social justice. At Connecticut Children’s, we

Pediatric Celiac Disease: A Parent’s Guide to Food and Nutrition By Beth Chatfield, MS, RD: Learning your child has celiac disease can feel overwhelming at first. We think about how food choices, social situations and proper nutrition will come into play. But with the right tools, knowledge, and support, families can manage and enjoy a gluten-free lifestyle. Here’s a

How to Help Kids Handle Holiday Disappointment if Omicron Changes Your Plans By Amy Adolfo Signore, PhD, MPH: The holidays are always full of surprises. This year, as we wait to learn more about the Omicron variant, families are dealing with more uncertainty than usual. Whether you’re rethinking travel, opting for a smaller gathering, or dealing with a family member’s COVID-19 exposure