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Free, Confidential Support for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence By Ashley Starr Frechette and Susan DiVietro, PhD Ashley Starr Frechette, the director of health professional outreach at Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Susan DiVietro, PhD, a research scientist with Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center, share an

Connecticut Children’s Opens New and Unique Fetal Care Center In State – Only Center With Dedicated Delivery Unit In New England Area

Vote for Kids: Here’s How You Can Make a Difference for Children’s Health By Aimee Monroy Smith, Connecticut Children’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations and External Affairs Lawn signs, nonstop political ads on television, social media, and the radio can only mean one thing — it’s election season! It is time to get involved and share your

Tackle Toddler Tantrums Like a Champ By Laura Caneira, DNP, APRN, FNP-C: We all know that tantrums are normal behavior for toddlers, but that doesn’t change how upsetting they may feel for everyone in the household. That’s why it’s helpful to have strategies ready to keep your cool – and, of course, calm your child. For help with toddler tantrums

Why Connecticut Children’s is a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment Connecticut Children’s is taking an important step to ensure team members have a voice in our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work. Our organization has launched a new DEI Advisory Board, which is poised to help shape a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all we

Celebrating Sickle Cell Patients at Connecticut Children’s Determined to make patients with Sickle Cell Disease and their families feel more comfortable while at Connecticut Children’s, Kelly Ha, LMSW, a member of Connecticut Children’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board, turned a creative idea into reality in launching

Does My Child Have Nasal Allergies? All About Allergic Rhinitis By Amy Hughes, MD: Nasal allergies are one of the most common conditions in kids today. Inflammation of the nasal passage occurs when a child inhales something they are allergic to, like animal dander or pollen. Nasal allergies also called “allergic rhinitis” or “hay fever,” but neither hay nor

Meet Rachel: Making a Difference in Children’s Lives Through Excellent Care After working alongside Advanced Practice Providers (APP) for several years as a bedside nurse, Rachel Caplan, APRN, was inspired to go back to school. Now a nurse practitioner in Hospital Medicine, Rachel creates a genuine connection with patients and their families by

Albuterol Shortage Continues: What Parents of Asthmatic Kids Should Know By Melanie Sue Collins, MD: 71,900 children in Connecticut have asthma and there has been a shortage of albuterol sulfate inhalation solution since October. Albuterol is a fast-acting medication used to treat asthma and other breathing issues. What do parents need to know about the continued albuterol

Meet Sarah: Using the Power of Connection in Caring for Patients Sarah Orlando, PA-C, has had a passion for medicine since the tender age of 10 when she attempted to suture her brother’s finger. She didn’t know it at the time, but she would find her niche as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department. Once Sarah discovered the non-stop

Gardening With Kids: How to Plan, Grow & Enjoy a Garden By Stacy Chandna, MS, CIP: This article was originally published in 2021 and has been updated for accuracy. Your family may be dreaming up a spring or summertime bucket list. A garden project is a perfect addition! Stacy Chandna, Director of the Office of Research and Quality Assurance, joins the blog with

8 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month With Kids June is Pride Month in the United States, a time to celebrate and support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) community. It’s a great opportunity to teach kids about the different ways that people can identify and love one

Tips for Better Sleep for Mental Health in a Challenging World By Alyssa Nycz, MD: We all know sleep is a necessary part of life, especially at a younger age. Kids need sleep for healthy growth, development, behavior and overall success in society. But, did you know? Children 6 to 12 years old need between nine and twelve hours of sleep a day— naps and

8 Ways to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month By Connecticut Children’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Team May is Jewish American Heritage Month! The month is celebrated across the country to recognize the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American History. At a time when anti-Semitism is on the