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Shelter in Place: Just Don’t Eat the Paint By Jennifer Haile, MD: By: Jennifer Haile, MD, and Chris Corcoran One year ago, we first heard the phrase “shelter in place.” No one knew the effects this would have on our children, and we still don’t. One thing we did know was that children were going to be staying in their homes more, which put them

Transformative $4.5 Million Gift Establishes Beit Paley Garden Terrace: A Haven of Healing & Beit Paley Fetal Care Operating Room in Connecticut Children's New Tower Hartford, CT (March 19, 2024)— In an unparalleled commitment to the well-being of young patients, their families, and the state's sole children's hospital, Roger and Sondra Beit and Mark and Luanne Paley, along with their families, have given an extraordinary $4.5 million towards

When Is a Fever an Emergency in Children? Signs, Symptoms & Next Steps By Andrew Carlson, MD: While most fevers are not emergencies, some signs in children demand immediate care. This article by Andrew Carlson, MD, Division Head of Primary Care, outlines red flags, age-specific concerns, and what steps to take.

Partnering With You: How the Fetal Care Center Works With Referring MFMs By Andrew Healy, MD: At Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center, we’re here to support both families and the trusted providers who guide them. Fetal care specialist Andrew Healy, MD, our medical director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, explains.

Are Food and Beverages Making Kids Sick? By Nancy Trout, MD: By: Nancy Trout, MD, MPH Several recent news articles and health reports related to our food and beverage environment shed new light on the old adage, “we are what we eat,” and I would add, what we drink.

Parenting Through a Divorce or the End of a Relationship By Amy Adolfo Signore, PhD, MPH: Kids are resilient, and able to overcome a parental separation or divorce. But it’s a big transition. How can you support your child through these changes? Connecticut Children’s pediatric psychologist Amy Adolfo Signore, PhD, MPH , shares advice.

Is the Tripledemic Causing a Medicine Shortage? By Joanna Young: Respiratory viral infections continue to spread across Connecticut and the rest of the country. With RSV slowing down, and flu and COVID-19 surging in its place, many parents are having trouble finding children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen on the shelf—and other medications that

Kids' Bones Are Different: The Importance of Pediatric Orthopedic Care By Donna M. Pacicca, MD: As kids grow, their bones, joints, and muscles go through many changes. Sometimes, parents wonder if their child’s growth patterns, pain, or injuries need special attention from a pediatric orthopedic specialist. Donna Pacicca, MD, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, discusses when it