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From Signing Building Beams to Building Memories: Debra's Journey at Connecticut Children's For Debra, a veteran team member at Connecticut Children's, this rings true as she reflects on her journey from signing the first steel beam for the original hospital in 1996 to preparing to sign another beam for the new 8-story patient tower set to open in Fall of 2025.

Not So Novel: COVID-19 Exposes Inequities in Vulnerable Communities By Lenora Codrington, DO: By: Lenora Codrington, DO COVID-19 is called the great equalizer with the ability to affect the young, old, rich and poor. However, COVID-19 has exposed concerning inequities, as preliminary studies have shown that it disproportionately affects people of color with higher

Tackle Toddler Tantrums Like a Champ By Laura Caneira, DNP, APRN, FNP-C: We all know that tantrums are normal behavior for toddlers, but that doesn’t change how upsetting they may feel for everyone in the household. That’s why it’s helpful to have strategies ready to keep your cool – and, of course, calm your child. For help with toddler tantrums

7 Ways to Introduce Your Child to Wearing a Mask By Kathryn Robbins: As part of Connecticut Children’s Safe and Sound program, every team member, visitor and patient over age 2 wears a face mask. To prevent the spread of coronavirus, masks should be a habit for your family too, especially as you venture out to public places for summer fun . But it

Is Your Child Scared to Get Their Vaccine? 13 Tips to Prevent Fear of Needles While vaccines keep us healthy, they’re linked to a genuine fear for one out of five people: “needlephobia.” And that can present some unique challenges when it’s time for annual immunizations. To help your child overcome any fear of needles — or better yet, prevent them from

7 Ways to Reduce Screen Time By Robert D. Keder, MD: Have you wondered if your child is spending too much time in front of screens? The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the following: No screen time at all for kids under 2 except for video chatting One hour of screen time a day for kids 2

4 Kid-Friendly Spring Recipes and Tips from a Pediatric Nutritionist By Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN: It doesn't have to be an uphill battle to get children to try new things or step out of their comfort zone when it comes to food. Making food a positive experience can go a long way and making new recipes that are exciting and fun can be a great place to start- even for the

Advancing Equity through Advocacy By: Paul Dworkin, MD and Marcus Smith Encouraging our public officials to address the needs of children, in contrast to prioritizing their voting constituents, is a daunting challenge. Despite the often-cited truth that “children are our future,” support for children’s issues is

Tricks, Treats & Safety: Your Go-To Halloween Tips Halloween is a thrilling time for kids, filled with costumes, candy, and spooky fun. However, it’s essential to keep safety in mind to ensure that the festivities are enjoyable for everyone. Here are some important tips from Safe Kids CT and our Injury Prevention Center for

Why Are We So Negative? By Scott Orsey: By: Scott Orsey I just lived a deeply insightful week that I believe would challenge even the most steadfast worldview. It came months into a department-wide introspection called our Pathways to Action Project, which involved holding town hall meetings for team members to reflect

12 Calming Exercises to Teach Your Child This article was originally written in April 2020. Updated in December 2023. Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s

Obesity: Reducing Weight Bias, Stigma and Discrimination By Nancy Trout, MD: By: Nancy Trout, MD, MPH The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released the Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity, describing the condition for the first time as a common, complex, and chronic disease

Highlighting World Breastfeeding Week: The Vital Importance of Breastfeeding By Nancy Trout, MD: This World Breastfeeding Week, it’s essential to reaffirm the profound benefits of breastfeeding for infants, mothers, and the environment. Breastfeeding is universally endorsed by the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, who recommend

6 Tips to Help Kids Deal With Peer Pressure By Lauren K. Ayr-Volta, PhD: TikTok dares. Drug and alcohol abuse. Bullying. Peer pressure can lead to a lot of difficult and dangerous situations for kids and teens. It’s hard for your child to know how to handle that, especially in the moment. But you can help them understand what to watch out for, and

Connecticut Children's Expands Critical Pediatric Mental Health Services with Opening of 12-Bed Medical Psychiatric Unit Connecticut Children's, a pioneer in pediatric healthcare, is proud to announce the opening of a 12-bed Medical Psychiatric Integrated Care Unit, addressing the escalating need for comprehensive mental health services for children. This unit will support and treat children and