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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
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8 Tips to Get Kids Involved in the Kitchen, By Age By Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN: This article was originally published in May 2020 and updated in December 2023 for relevance. Cooking together is a great way to get your child interested in healthy eating, and teach them important skills. Where to start? Haley Duscha, a pediatric dietitian in the Division of
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How to Calm a Crying Infant... And Yourself This article was originally published in April 2020. Updated in December 2023. Parenting is stressful and a crying infant can be particularly distressing. Our pediatric experts share ways to safely cope with a crying baby.
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Neurodiagnostic Center Connecticut Children’s Neurodiagnostics Center specializes in providing neurodiagnostic testing for infants, children and adolescents. We offer a variety of neurodiagnostic tests, including electroencephalograms (EEGs), electromyography (EMGs), and long-term EEG monitoring, in Article
Surviving Newborn Colic: A Guide for Parents By Andrew Carlson, MD: Is your baby crying a lot, especially in the late afternoon or evening? Colic might be the reason, and we know it's tough for parents. But don't worry, our expert, Andrew J. Carlson, Medical Director of Primary Care at Connecticut Children’s, is here to help you understand why
Pediatric Cardio-Oncology Acute Cardiotoxicity Primary and Secondary Prevention Strategies Clinical Pathway Cardio-oncology is an emerging field. Childhood cancer survivors receive numerous cancer treatments that are cardiotoxic. Among the nearly 400,000 long-term childhood cancer survivors in the United States, more than half were treated with cardiotoxic cancer therapy, which results
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Pediatric Surgery Surgery can be a stressful time for both children and their families. Our team of expert pediatric surgeons provides comprehensive, compassionate care for children of all ages—from fetal surgeries to adolescent procedures. With a combination of advanced techniques and cutting Donate Thank you so much for your interest in donating toys or hosting a toy drive. We absolutely could not provide toys to the kids and teens at Connecticut Children’s all year long without your help. While physical toys are exciting to collect and drop off, monetary gifts allow us to
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Physical Therapy Connecticut Children’s physical therapy team provides comprehensive evaluation, consultation and diagnostic services to children of all ages. We focus on improving functional mobility and gross motor skills while providing pain management services, so children can succeed within Specialty
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Psychiatry Connecticut Children’s psychiatrists are board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry. We’re experts in diagnosing and treating the full range of psychiatric conditions and mental health concerns in children, teens and young adults. At this time, the Division of Psychiatry Specialty
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Rheumatology Our pediatric rheumatologists evaluate, diagnose and provide therapeutic services to children with a range of conditions affecting the joints and muscles. We work closely with other specialists at Connecticut Children’s to provide comprehensive care for our patients. Depending on