Health
Meet Dr. Alla Vash-Margita
Read our interview with Alla Vash-Margita, M.D.,Chief of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, who recently launched a specialized Adolescent Gynecology and Endocrinology Program, which helps the many young women at risk for or dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
3 Popular Cold Remedies That Do More Harm Than Good
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group gets to the bottom of why some cold remedies probably aren’t the superheroes we think they are.
2024 New Year, Healthy YOU Guide!
Find ways to get moving and taking care of YOU in 2024 with our list of gyms and trainers. Whether you’re looking to head to a group fitness class, work out with a trainer one-on-one or with your little one in tow… there is an option for you!
Hartford Healthcare: 3 Ways to Transform New Year’s Resolutions Into Healthy Habits!
What’s the key to making a lasting, healthy, New Year’s resolution? Muhammad Bhutta, MD, a primary care provider with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Stamford, shares what it takes to beat the odds and make your healthy resolution a lifestyle change.
Iron Health: For Moms Who Want to Optimize Health & Wellness!
Iron Health Physical Therapy & Wellness is committed to helping people move better, feel better, and live better. Learn more about the practice and their advice for moms experiencing pain.
Meet the Founder of Lifelines
Meet Melissa Bernstein, the co-founder of inimitable toy brand Melissa & Doug, and now Lifelines, a collection of physical tools designed for stress relief using a revolutionary wellness technique called Sensory Immersion™: using your senses to send calming signals to your brain.
In addition to becoming an incredibly successful entrepreneur, Melissa built a beautiful family; she is mom to six children ranging in ages from 30 to 15. Underneath all the success, though, was an undercurrent of depression. After facing her mental health struggles and sharing them in her memoir to help others, Lifelines was born.
Navigating Your Child’s Growing Pains!
As your child grows and becomes increasingly active in sports and activities, they are more susceptible to injuries such as fractures, specifically with growth plates. Also known as epiphyseal plates, growth plates are areas made up of cartilage located near the end of a bone, signifying the growth of new bone tissue. Growth plates allow bones to elongate and increase in length as a child grows taller.
Portion Sizes for Kids: How Much Food Is Healthy for My Child’s Age?
Do you struggle with meal planning (and creative lunch packing!) as much as we do? Some days, figuring out WHAT to feed your child is hard enough. Figuring out HOW MUCH can seem downright impossible. The recommended portions for a child depend on their age and even gender – and unfortunately, the serving size listed on grocery store labels doesn’t have much to do with It. Connecticut Children’s is here to help. Here’s a guide to understanding healthy food portions for kids, including some time-saving tips.
Meet Dr. Corinna Franklin
The Local Moms Network spoke to Dr. Corinna Franklin, MD, AB, FAOA, chief of pediatric orthopedics at Yale School of Medicine about her practice, tips for keeping kids healthy while playing sports, and more.
6 Ways to Raise Children with a Growth Mindset
Ever worry about your child’s desire to learn? Are you concerned that they do not feel as smart as other kids, but do not know how to change this outlook? A positive attitude can help them reshape their perspective on learning and what it means to achieve a goal. For years, researchers have looked into the effects of a “growth mindset,” where children focus on learning from their failures rather than worrying about being judged by them. We spoke to the experts at Connecticut Children’s to learn more about SIX ways to develop a child’s Growth Mindset to make them even more successful in life!