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Is Your Child Online? Follow 6 Steps for Social Media Safety By Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA: Children turn to social media to stay connected with friends – through messaging and video chats, sharing photos and videos, and playing video games. For many, this is happening at a younger age than their parents originally planned. That can be okay, since it’s important for

Addressing Community Needs to Promote Well-Being As we celebrate 25 years of service to children and families in 2021, Connecticut Children’s proudly continues our long-standing commitment to strengthening families to promote optimal child health, development, and well-being. In addition to providing high quality clinical

Meet Yaw: After Traveling, Staying to Care for Connecticut’s Children After two assignments, he decided to stay at Connecticut Children’s because of the 100% dedication to children’s health. After just a little over a year, he’s already in a leadership position and feels empowered to take on new challenges and grow his career. And every day, he

Mental Health Crisis: We Must Address Root Causes While mental health providers, policymakers and parents scramble to handle the escalating mental health crisis in children and youth, we must address the root causes through long-overdue systems-level changes in order to make an impact. That’s the message Paul H. Dworkin, MD

Healing in Norwalk, CT: A Lifeline for One Medically Complex Child By Adam Vella, MD: When 10-year-old David Daly-Rosa walks into Norwalk Hospital today, his mother Tasaly sees more than an emergency room—she sees peace of mind. For years, every trip to the ER meant anxiety, long drives, and uncertainty. But now, thanks to the new Cohen Pediatric Emergency Center

Pandemic Parenting: Healthy Eating and Activity for Kids By Stacy Chandna, MS, CIP: By: Stacy Chadna, MS, CIP Parenting is chock full of challenges already, but #pandemicparenting has created a whole new set to consider. Amidst what may feel like constant chaos as parents try to tackle home schooling, social distancing and quelling of kids’ fears – while likely

8 Sun and Skin Safety Tips for a Fun Summer By Keri Wallace, MD: In New England, summer sneaks up after a long winter. However, when the sun comes out, it’s out full force. Before you and the family head outside and “take back” summer, check out some summer sun safety tips to protect yourself and those you love against the sun’s harmful rays

Innovation and Housing as a Platform for Childhood Prosperity By: Marcus Smith, MBA and Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH This is the last in a series of four blog posts that we plan to publish during Healthy Homes Month that explores how organizations can leverage housing innovations as a platform to help children to flourish, thrive, and succeed

Developmental Screening and Referral: a Call for Careful Reflection By Paul Dworkin, MD:

Supporting Healthy Development is a Big Bet For Children By Paul Dworkin, MD: As a frequent pursuer of grant support, I am encouraged and inspired by recent philanthropic trends, such as funders embracing a high impact, transactional model of giving; strategic philanthropy; and the leveraging of funding from multiple sources. An exciting example of the

Meet Jasmin: Fulfilling A Living, Breathing Passion For Kids Not only did they find the care, comfort, and compassion they needed, Jasmin found her calling. Now a respiratory therapist and fifteen years into her career at Connecticut Children’s, Jasmin is the one making a difference in her patient’s lives.

Is Breast Reduction Surgery Right for My Teen? By Nichole Buswell, APRN: Breast reduction surgery, also called reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure to remove excess breast tissue and skin to make the breasts smaller. You might associate this type of surgery mainly with the adult population, but in fact, many teens and adolescents can benefit from it