Health
Getting Stamford School Ready: A Note from a Stamford School Nurse
As we get closer to the start of a new school year, Jennifer Velez Smith, School Nurse at Newfield Elementary School is sharing a reminder that’s especially important for families with children entering Kindergarten, 7th grade, or 10th grade.
Swimmer’s Ear: 7 Things to Know and How to Treat It
Ah, summer—the time when kids love jumping 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. Connecticut Children’s ear, nose and throat specialists, Chris Grindle, MD; Amy Hughes, MD and Katherine Kavanagh, MD, teamed up to explain what swimmer’s ear is, how to get relief and how to prevent it all together so there are no dampers on summer fun.
4 Things Parents of Teens Should Know About AI
In today’s digital age, teenagers are growing up in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is part of everyday life. Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Psychologist, Preeti Sandhu, PsyD, shares her expertise on what parents of teens should know about AI.
12 Calming Exercises to Teach your Child
Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s happening right now in their body, breath and surroundings – aka, mindfulness. Mindfulness helps focus and soothe a worried mind, and makes it easier for kids to control how they react to stress long-term. It’s an important key to resilience. Try these calming exercises for kids.
Sheer Health: A New App That Saves Moms Time & Money
Read our interview with Sheer Health Co-Founders Ben Howard (a dad of three) and Jeff Witten (a dad of two).
Meet Dad & Pediatric Surgeon, Daniel Solomon, MD
Daniel Solomon, MD, is a pediatric surgeon and father of two who treats patients at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Specialty Center locations spanning Greenwich to New Haven.
Water Safety Tips for Baby Safety Month
This Baby Safety Month, Goldfish Swim School and board-certified pediatrician Dr. Molly O’Shea give 5 tips for parents when it comes to keeping babies safe around water.
The 13th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo Returns Saturday, September 7, to Harbor Point
The 13th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2024 returns on Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Harbor Point, Stamford.
Backpack Wearing – Do’s and Don’t
With back to school around the corner, backpacks are all the rage! Backpacks are customizable, come in all shapes, sizes and colors and are the ultimate in self-expression. But—when not worn properly, they can cause short- or long-term problems in kids’ muscles, joints and—well—back. So what’s the right way to wear and carry a backpack? What else should you know so we can keep our learners in good physical health? Dr. Phil Mack, orthopedic surgeon with Connecticut Children’s, has answers.
Meet Pediatric Audiologist Dr. Heather Haversat of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Dr. Heather Haversat, AuD is a pediatric audiologist who has been treating kids with hearing conditions at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital since 2014.