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Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month With Kids National Hispanic Heritage Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the contributions, histories and cultures of people whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, and Spanish-speaking countries in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. At Connecticut

Empowering Hartford's Future: Connecticut Children's Impact through Community Partnerships By Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH: Healthy Development Our goal in the Office for Community Child Health (the Office) is for Connecticut children to have unlimited opportunities for holistic healthy development, starting in their earliest years and continuing through to college and career prep. This goal extends

Honoring Native American Heritage Month With Kids Native American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the contributions, histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples and acknowledges the tremendous contributions they have made to our country. At Connecticut Children’s, we celebrate Native American

How to Talk to Kids About Their Own Cancer Diagnosis By Kelly Muccino: When it comes to teaching children about their own cancer diagnosis, a step-by-step approach can be helpful. Talk to your child about each step of the treatment process as it’s happening. Connecticut Children’s Child Life team explains…

Why Sleep Might Be the Most Important Part of Your Athlete's Training By Nicholas Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT: When we think about what helps athletes thrive, our minds often go straight to hours of practice, skilled coaching, and proper nutrition. But sleep, a powerful tool, is often overlooked. Sleep is one of the most effective ways to help your child stay healthy, recover quickly, and

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

A Coordinated Approach to Childhood Asthma in the North Hartford Promise Zone In Hartford’s Promise Zone, programs like Easy Breathing for Schools and North Hartford Ascend are transforming how asthma care and child development support are delivered to students across the community. These initiatives show how targeted, school- and community-based efforts

Native American Heritage Month: 5 Facts Beyond Imagination In November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. What should we know about the culture, traditions, struggles and victories about these very diverse groups? We called upon Connecticut Children’s DEI team to

Fetal Care Beyond Imagination: Introducing Dr. Timothy Crombleholme By Timothy Crombleholme, MD: We’re excited to announce the opening of the Fetal Care Center at Connecticut Children’s, led by Timothy Crombleholme, MD, a world-renowned expert in fetal surgery. Dr. Crombleholme and his experienced team diagnose and treat the full spectrum of complex fetal conditions, some of

Safe Sleep Practices Protect Babies By Amy Watkins, MPH: By: Amy Watkins, MPH Safe sleep environments are critical to protect babies from harm. Each year in the United States, approximately 3,500 infants die unexpectedly during sleep. This can happen from accidental suffocation, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or unknown causes

Meet Randy Stevens, MD, Pediatric Heart Surgeon By Randy Stevens, MD: Randy Stevens, MD, joined Connecticut Children's this spring. We look forward to his contributions to our diverse team of medical experts at the Heart Center. Get to know a bit more about Dr. Stevens in the interview below.

Does Your Child Have Special Needs? 4 Things to Ask Their School Now By Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP: As the new school year rapidly approaches, families are gearing up for changes in schedules, procedures, and rules. If your child has special needs, you may want to reach out to their teaching team for extra support helping them adjust. Connecticut Children’s autism specialist

4 Lesser-Known Facts About National Hispanic Heritage Month From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors the history, culture and contributions of Americans with ancestry from Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Spain. Why does the celebration fall within two months? What’s

Meet Andrew Healy, MD, Medical Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine By Andrew Healy, MD: Andrew Healy, MD, joined Connecticut Children's this summer. We look forward to his contributions to our diverse team of medical experts at the Fetal Care Center. Get to know a bit more about Dr. Healy in the interview below.

In the Best Hands: Miles’ Story In the third trimester of pregnancy, Hattie and Donnie Donner went to one last ultrasound to check on Hattie’s thyroid levels. Her levels were fine, but something else wasn’t. The ultrasound picked up on two bubbles in the baby’s small intestines. Their baby boy had a rare, life