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From Risk to Resilience: How Connection and Prevention Support Youth Mental Health By Isabella Baldino: On any given campus, there are students quietly navigating stress, uncertainty, and challenges that aren’t always visible. Academic pressure, social transitions, and personal struggles can build over time, often without others noticing. Youth mental health doesn’t exist in one

Is Youth Sports Pressure Hurting Your Child’s Mental Health? By Kelly Ann Maynes, PsyD: This article was originally published in July 2022 and was last updated in April 2026. Youth sports can be a powerful way for children to build confidence, friendships, and resilience. But when the pressure to perform becomes overwhelming, it can take a toll on a child’s mental

What to Expect During a NICU Stay: A Guide for Parents By Annmarie Golioto, MD, IBCLC, FAAP: The NICU can look and sound different from a regular hospital room. There may be monitors, soft alarms and special equipment. As a new parent, it’s normal to feel unsure about what everything means inside the NICU. Annmarie Golioto, MD, Medical Director of the NICU at Connecticut

When Is a Fever an Emergency in Children? Signs, Symptoms & Next Steps By Andrew Carlson, MD: This article was originally published in October 2025 and updated in April 2026 for relevance. While most fevers are not emergencies, some signs in children demand immediate care. This article by Andrew Carlson, MD, Division Head of Primary Care, outlines red flags, age-specific

Why Would My Child Need a Plastic Surgeon? Common Reasons for Referral By Melissa M. Condren, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC: When most people hear “plastic surgery,” they think of cosmetic procedures or enhancements. But in the world of kids, plastic surgery is very different. Pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgeons focus on reconstructive care—helping children with conditions that affect how they

Broken Nose or Just a Bump? When Kids Need a Plastic Surgeon for Nasal Injuries By Melissa M. Condren, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC: If your child takes a hit to the nose from sports or activity, one of the first questions parents ask is: Is it broken—and will it heal on its own? It can be hard to tell the difference between “just a bump” and a broken nose. Connecticut Children's pediatric plastic surgery team

Fevers in Children: When to Worry and When to Stay Calm By Saima N. Jafri, DO: This article was originally published in 2022 and last updated in April 2026 for relevance. Do we need to be worried when our kids spike a low- or high-grade fever? Dr. Saima Jafri, pediatrician with Connecticut Children’s Care Network, lays out the facts on fever in kids. What

What to Expect at Your Child’s First Pediatric Plastic Surgery Visit By Melissa M. Condren, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC: If your child has been referred to pediatric plastic surgery, or if you're thinking of an evaluation, it’s completely normal to have questions. In most cases, a first visit to Connecticut Children’s is focused on evaluation and discussing management options. Many kids do not need