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Healthy Beginnings
Hemangiomas: What to know about strawberry birthmarks
Infantile hemangiomas are harmless most of the time, but naturally many parents worry. Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, Emily Sampino, MD, answers the most common questions about them.
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Gastroenterology care in Westport
Meet Annette Vannilam, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist with Connecticut Children’s. Learn more in the Q&A.
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With many young athletes getting back on the field this spring, it’s important to know the signs of a concussion. Turn to our pediatric sports medicine experts for five things to watch out for.
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Beyond spinal cord injury: Ava's story
Before the injury, Ava's life was full of swimming, classes and typical teenage stuff. Then, at 16, she broke her neck and became paralyzed. Learn how she's made an impact Beyond Imagination.
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The Pressure To Win
“It’s also OK to step away from something that no longer brings joy. If your child’s sport has become a source of stress, maybe it’s time for them to take a break and try some different extracurricular activities.”
- Kelly Ann Maynes, PsyD, Connecticut Children’s
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Physical Therapy Now in Danbury!
Connecticut Children’s physical therapists are specially trained to treat children of all ages. Find us at 105-C Newtown Road, right on the ground floor once you enter the building.
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Tips for Better Sleep for Mental Health in a Challenging World
For better sleep, develop a nightly routine. Make sure your child knows when to start winding down. Allow for some quiet time before bedtime, with reading or music. Minimize screen time, especially an hour before bed.
- Alyssa Nycz, MD, Connecticut Children’s
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Ear, Nose & Throat
Connecticut Children’s pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) team has expertise across a wide range of specialties, disorders, and conditions. They provide the highest quality patient- and family-centered care for the many common and complex conditions affecting a child’s head and neck. Visit us in Westport – and beyond!
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Put aside a little me time this week.
Just because you’ve got the title of parent, doesn’t mean you’re a superhero. Managing your emotions is important, but so is self-care. Being honest when you need help not only helps you, it provides your children with an important example they can then add to their coping toolbox.
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The Experts Say…
“When it’s time for your athlete to eat, try to pair protein and carbs together. Protein maintains muscle and helps to build lean body mass, and carbs provide fuel for energy. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Perfect.”
- Pam Rosow, Sports Nutritionist, and Jennifer Zarrilli, Manager of Clinical Nutrition, Connecticut Children’s
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Sports Medicine
Connecticut Children’s Sports Medicine team is committed to keeping young athletes healthy and injury-free, enhancing athletic performance and providing treatment and care for injuries that do happen. Come see us in Danbury, Shelton, Westport and beyond!
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We’re all in this thing they call “parenting” together — through life’s many ages and stages. And while children might not come with written manuals, the team of pediatric experts at Connecticut Children’s is here for you through it all.
Parenting through the ages
Experts you’ll meet if you have a high-risk pregnancy
With the right care, many high-risk pregnancies result in a normal, healthy pregnancy and delivery. But you need to be closely monitored, and you may have special health instructions.
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Newborn screening is an important program that the CDC declared as one of the ten greatest public health achievements of the 21st century.
Top questions to ask about newborn screening
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Parenting is stressful and a crying infant can be particularly distressing. Our pediatric experts share ways to safely cope with a crying baby.
How to calm a crying infant… and yourself
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For most of us, nightmares are a parenting rite of passage. But night terrors are a whole other ballgame and can happen anywhere from 18 months to 6 years of age. Dr. Haviva Veler, our resident sleep expert, breaks down everything parents need to know.
Child night terrors: your questions, answered
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One in five kids in the U.S. is obese and childhood obesity can put kids at risk for conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. These conditions were once seen only in adults.
Healthy habits to prevent childhood obesity
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Many young people struggle with anxiety or depression, but don’t know how to ask for help. They may not realize that it’s okay to talk about what they’re going through. Or they may have trouble finding the words to describe their experience.
How to check on your teen’s
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MRI brain scans showed that yound adults who frequently check social media had increased activation in certain parts of their brain, which could lead to changes in impulse control and regulation.
How social media impacts mental health, and what to do about it
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Children and head injuries: Could it be a concussion?
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Shelton, CT 06484
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Shelton, CT 06484
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105-A Newton Road Danbury, CT 06810
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A regular pregnancy screening for Mom led to a complicated diagnosis for baby Elisabeth. Not yet born, baby Elisabeth had life-saving fetal surgery at Connecticut Children’s to correct an airway malformation. She is a true testament to care beyond imagination.
A Miracle Beyond Imagination:
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Connecticut Children’s is the #1 authority in treating simple and complex pediatric conditions for kids of all ages. Find us right in Westport! Learn more about the specialties we offer and where we’re located.
Need pediatric specialty care? Come to Westport!
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Dating builds social skills and emotional growth. Even if you’re worried as a parent, it’s important to approach the topic of dating with an open, curious mind, together. Here are 10 tips from our pediatric experts.
Is your teen dating? Check in with them.
Ages and stages
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- Robyn Matloff, MD, Pediatric Nephrologist, Connecticut Children’s
“Use age-appropriate resources like books, videos, or interactive games to make learning about kidney health fun and engaging.”
HEALTHY KIDNEYS
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When it comes to your child’s health, there’s so much to know! Connecticut Children’s Health Hub offers parents comprehensive and helpful resources from pediatric experts, and so much more.
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