Connecticut Children's Blog

By Jen Zarrilli, MS, RD If you’re looking for a fun activity with kids that doubles as a healthy habit, your kitchen is a great place to start. Making healthy recipes together is a way to get your child excited about nutrition, teach them important skills and share quality time – all while preparing a […]

Listening to music and dancing are among little Laniece’s favorite activities. At 2.5 years old, the East Hartford toddler enjoys moving to the beat of her favorite songs at any opportunity. When mom Christina Smith learned about a Zumbini class for children her daughter’s age, she immediately signed up. What is Zumbini? Inspired by the […]

By Beth Chatfield, MS, RD  Planning nutritious lunches that kids actually want to eat is quite the feat, no matter if your child is a picky or adventurous eater. Beth Chatfield, a registered dietitian at Connecticut Children’s, joins the Growing Healthy blog to share 9 ideas for healthy lunches that kids love.  These lunch ideas […]

By Stacy Chandna, MS, CIP, and Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN Prevent the last minute scramble! With a little preparation, you can take the stress out of cooking – and put extra family time back into your day. Haley Duscha, a pediatric dietitian in the Division of Obesity & Weight Management, and Stacy Chandna, co-director of Kohl’s […]

Looking for some ideas to get and stay healthy as a family? Here are a few mobile apps that your family may want to try! 1. Fooducate Confused by all the bread or cracker options in the grocery store? Here’s a great app to take with you that can help you make good choices. Scan […]