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My Child Has a Hemangioma. What Should I Know? By Emily Vistica Sampino, MD: You’ve likely seen them before on infants: bright, red or purple birthmarks that look a little lumpy like a strawberry. These are called hemangiomas, common growths that happen when blood cells don’t form properly—or get tangled. This sounds scarier than it usually is

Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Combating Teen Dating Violence By Susie DiVietro, PhD: The Scope of the Problem February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge and raise awareness of this pervasive public health crisis and work to break the cycles of violence in our communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines

8 Kidney Health Tips for Kids of All Ages By Robyn Matloff, MD, MPH: Kidneys—those bean-shaped organs in the abdomen—are superheroes! Did you know they act as filters to protect the bloodstream from waste and extra fluid? They also keep blood pressure and electrolyte balance in check. Dr. Robyn Matloff, Pediatric Nephrologist, shares eight fun

Common Sleep Issues, Age by Age By Haviva Veler, MD, FAASM: This article was originally published in February 2024 and has been updated in June 2025. Good sleep is important for children’s physical, emotional and cognitive development. The challenge? Getting good, consistent sleep isn’t always easy for growing kids. Haviva Veler, MD

How to Honor Women's History Month with Kids During Women’s History Month, we embrace the opportunity to highlight the incredible achievements of women across diverse fields in the United States, spanning art, science, medicine, mathematics, education, and beyond. At Connecticut Children’s and in the Office for Community

A Public Health Approach to Preventing Community Gun Violence By Kelsey Arias, MPH: This week commemorates National Public Health Week, offering us in the Injury Prevention Center at Connecticut Children’s a chance to highlight the importance of the public health approach in addressing community gun violence. Historically, communities have worked to address

Beyond Sickle Cell: Once a Patient, Now a Patient Advocate By Donna Boruchov, MD: 29-year-old Brandon Parris shows up to work not just motivated, but grateful. Every day, he feels lucky to set foot in Connecticut Children’s where he works as Patient Access Associate, Shift Lead, in the Emergency Department and Admitting. As a young child, Brandon spent a good

Beyond a Rash: When to Worry About Skin Changes By Jessica Fennell, MD: Rashes are a normal part of childhood, though at times they can worry and confuse parents. For example, many children will have flushing that causes the face to turn red or pink when they are active or warm, such as when they come out of the shower. This is a normal reaction

Advancing Equity: Black Maternal Health Week and the Drive for Change By Sarah Gedeon, LMSW: Black Maternal Health Week is observed annually from April 11th to 17th, highlighting significant disparities in maternal health outcomes among Black women in the United States. Established by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), this initiative aims to address systemic

Building Healthy Futures: Celebrating the Impact of Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program By Chris Corcoran: What is the Healthy Homes Program? In celebration of National Healthy Homes Month, we are thrilled to highlight the incredible achievements of the Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program, a program dedicated to making homes safe and healthy for families across Connecticut