Heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke can oftentimes send kids to the emergency room in the summer months. What should you look for and what should you do if your child is showing signs of any heat-related illness? Better yet, how can you help your child prevent these illnesses all together? Dr. John […]

By: Chris Grindle, MD; Amy Hughes, MD and Katherine Kavanagh, MD Ah, summer—the time when our active kids jump right in the water for lots of swimming. Then, ouch. Or, double ouch. Sometime later, the ear pain sets in, maybe with some other unpleasant symptoms (more on that below)… Connecticut Children’s ear, nose and throat […]

So your family is ready for a change of scenery, and the adults and older teens are fully vaccinated. But what if your younger child is still waiting on their COVID-19 vaccine? Before you make any spring or summer travel plans, Connecticut Children’s infectious disease expert John R. Schreiber, MD, MPH, has guidance.  (Originally published in May of […]

Parents of infants everywhere are facing challenges with baby formula shortage following this year’s recall and supply chain issues—not to mention the never-ending COVID-19 pandemic. Connecticut Children’s Clinical Nutrition Manager, Jennifer Zarrilli, shares advice on what to do if you’re having a hard time finding formula. Keep reading for more.    Want more articles like […]

In New England, summer sneaks up after a long winter, which felt even longer as COVID-19 still looms. However, when the sun comes out, it’s out full force. Before you and the family head outside and “take back” summer, check out some summer sun safety tips to protect yourself and those you love against the […]

Summer in New England is prime time for kids to be out and about in nature! But it’s 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 camping trip or […]

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. Building for Health: The Quintero Family’s Experience The Quintero family connected to Building for Health through the State of Connecticut’s Putting on AIRS […]

As parents, we can’t deny that reading is one of the safest summer activities that exists. Long before the electronic era, everyone read books, heavily, every day. So, encourage your kids to take a digital detox and travel to space this summer with space-themed reads.  Here are some fun book recommendations from Dr. Robert Keder, […]

By: Kevin Borrup, Executive Director, Injury Prevention We all want our children to have a fun, memorable and active summer. Water play is a major part of making summer memories and many kids are eager to splash around, swim or attend pool or beach parties. However, we need to be mindful that water can be […]