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Melissa Santos, PhD Division Head of Pediatric Psychology | Associate Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Specialties
- Psychology
- Mental Health


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Beyond Repeat Ear Infections: Avery’s Healthy Ear Journey By Christopher Grindle, MD: When 4-year-old Avery started preschool, her mom Stacey, and her dad Eric noticed something wasn’t right. Avery kept getting ear infections, one after another, always in her left ear. There are many reasons this can happen in kids, which is why these children should be evaluated
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Nancy Grover, MD Co Director, Complex Sleep Apnea Clinic | Pediatric Otolaryngologist
- Specialties
- Ear, Nose & Throat

Article
Don’t Try This Trend: Keeping Kids Safe with Electronics and Social Media By John Brancato, MD: Many students use laptops like Chromebooks for homework, class projects, and even talking with teachers. But lately, a dangerous TikTok trend has been going around. It encourages kids to blow up or damage their school-issued or personal laptops—and it’s causing real harm
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Constipation Constipation occurs when a child has infrequent or difficult-to-pass bowel movements, often resulting in discomfort or pain. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including diet, hydration and muscle function. While occasional constipation is common, persistent issues may Service/Program
Sleep Apnea Clinic In partnership with Connecticut Children’s Sleep Center, the Sleep Apnea Clinic diagnoses and treats children affected by sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing while they are sleeping. Obstructive sleep apnea means something is blocking, or obstructing, the Doctor
Christopher Grindle, MD Division Head, Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngologist
- Specialties
- Ear, Nose & Throat


Doctor
Katherine Kavanagh, MD Medical Director, Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngologist
- Specialties
- Ear, Nose & Throat
- Aerodigestive Medicine
