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Community Health & Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood By Annika Anderson: Last week, I had the opportunity to present at the second annual Work of Fred Rogers conference in Latrobe, Pennsylvania - Fred Rogers’ hometown. The conference, organized by the Fred Rogers Institute, invited educators across contexts to consider how Fred’s legacy is “in action”

Connecticut Children’s and Connecticut Children’s Care Network First Integrated Health System in State to Join CTHealthLink

Childhood Conversations: Together We Will By Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH: Earlier this month, Childhood Prosperity Lab had the opportunity to present at the 2024 Childhood Conversations: Together We Will Conference. The Childhood Conversations Conference started in 2007 as a strategy to give parents access to the same information and content that

Celebrating Diversity: Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Kids May marks the celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to highlight and honor the rich contributions of these communities throughout American history. At Connecticut Children’s, we embrace this opportunity to educate our

Observing Jewish American Heritage Month With Kids Jewish American Heritage Month offers a valuable opportunity to educate children about the extensive 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. At Connecticut Children’s, we embrace Jewish American Heritage Month alongside other cultural celebrations, aiming to

How to Help Teens Stay Motivated During the Summer Months By Preeti Sandhu, PsyD: Summertime is often seen as a time for teenagers to relax and have fun, but boredom and lack of motivation can also set in. As a result, teens may find themselves feeling restless and uninspired. Connecticut Children’s mental health expert Preeti Sandhu, PsyD, shares 6 ways to

Connecticut Children's and UConn Health Launch State’s Only Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Center Hartford, CT (May 7, 2024) - Connecticut Children's and UConn Health are proud to announce the opening of a new Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Center, certified as a Clinical and Research Network Center by the PCD Foundation and dedicated to diagnosing and treating children and

Connecticut Children’s Receives $30 Million Grant To Address Poverty

Connecticut Children's Celebrates Major Milestone with Steel Topping Off Ceremony for New Patient Tower

Meet the Local Artist Behind North Hartford Ascend’s New Brand Introducing Our New Look The North Hartford Ascend initiative is dedicated to guiding children from infancy to adulthood, ensuring that those residing within the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal, Northeast, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – receive the

Essential Water Safety Guide for Parents: What You Need to Know As the weather warms up and families flock to pools, beaches, and lakes to beat the heat, it's crucial for parents to be vigilant about water safety. Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children aged 1-4 years old, and it ranks as the third leading cause

Beyond Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM): Izzy’s Story This is Danielle Chenard’s story about her daughter, Isabelle “Izzy,” now 10 years old. Danielle is Senior Research Program Manager at Connecticut Children’s Research Institute . These are her words. Finding out you are pregnant is an exhilarating and life-changing moment for any

Easy Breathing: A Tool to Aid in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asthma in Children By Jessica Hollenbach, PhD: Asthma is a common respiratory condition affecting many children; however, it is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Easy Breathing, a program started in 1998, is designed to help primary care physicians appropriately and easily diagnose and treat asthma in children. Easy

Summer Ear, Nose and Throat Tips Doctors Love By Amy Hughes, MD: Connecticut Children’s pediatric ear, nose and throat team shares summer safety tips to keep the ears, nose and throat in tip-top shape for kids of all ages.

When and How to Talk to Young Kids About Sex By Andrew Carlson, MD: “Hey, Alexa, how are babies made?” Kids as young as 3 or 4 have turned to voice assistants to ask this question. Just like that. It’s no surprise because sex is a normal part of life, not “taboo” or “dirty.” As a pediatrician, parents ask me all the time: “When and how should I