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High-Risk Pregnancy: What to Do and How to Cope By Jennifer Humphrey, MSN, RN: If your pregnancy is high risk, it’s natural to have a mix of emotions ranging from joy and anticipation—to fear and even sorrow. Even though every woman’s high risk pregnancy is different, you’re not alone. As a trained, certified fetal care coordinator for women with high-risk

Tick Safety and Kids: How to Do a Tick Check and What to Watch Out For By Catherine Wiley, MD: Kids love to be out and about in nature- as they should! But certain times of year are also prime time for ticks. And many, like the deer tick, carry diseases. (In fact, the first-ever case of Lyme disease was found in Connecticut.) Before your family hits the trail, or enjoys a

How to Encourage Summertime Reading (and Avoid the “Summer Slide”) for Kids and Teens By Catherine Wiley, MD: Just like exercising strengthens the muscles in our body, reading strengthens the brain. Children who continue to read throughout the summer continue to strengthen their literacy skills. Kids who don’t usually experience what educators call the “summer slide” – a drop in reading

Right at Home: Jackson’s Story Jackson Shorette, who is about to turn 3, practically lives within walking distance of his pediatric gastroenterologist. But to get care, he doesn’t even need to leave the house. Sarita Singhal, MD, practices at Connecticut Children’s location in South Hadley, Western Mass

Building for Health: Peace of Mind for Emily and Family The Quintero family of Manchester, Connecticut is breathing much easier these days after the Building for Health program fixed hazards in their home and provided support for their daughter’s worsening asthma symptoms.