It’s okay to be scared: Talking about COVID-19 with your kids
Images and stories of the global COVID-19 pandemic surround us, and it’s normal for kids to have questions. There’s no easy way to talk to children about it, but doing so can help them better understand this and other things that might scare them. Here are some tips to help you have those conversations, from ... Read More about It’s okay to be scared: Talking about COVID-19 with your kids
Care in the NICU during the COVID-19 outbreak
Having a baby requiring specialized care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is stressful under any circumstances. But if your baby is being cared for in the NICU during the current COVID-19 outbreak, you may have even more questions and concerns than usual. To address these worries, we spoke with Dr. Kristen Leeman, associate ... Read More about Care in the NICU during the COVID-19 outbreak
Is it allergies or COVID-19?
Allergy season has kicked off earlier this year than usual. This means children may start having symptoms — such as coughing and sore throat — that are similar to those of COVID-19, but are triggered by a reaction to pollen or grass. Dr. Subhadra Siegel the director of the Allergy and Immunology Program at Boston Children’s ... Read More about Is it allergies or COVID-19?
Send us a smile: How families can help support Boston Children’s
As the world continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are asking what they can do to support our hospital staff. While Boston Children’s is accepting donations, as well as sealed, unused N95 masks and other personal protective equipment, one of the simplest and most heartfelt things families can do is to send ... Read More about Send us a smile: How families can help support Boston Children’s
Parenting in the age of COVID-19: Coping with six common challenges
As families grapple with an ever-changing normal, stress and anxiety can escalate. We turned to Erica Lee, PhD, and Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, PhD, psychologists in Boston Children’s Department of Psychiatry, for answers to six common parenting challenges. Challenge #1: Struggling with schedules With everyone at home, typical schedules have fallen by the wayside, which can feel ... Read More about Parenting in the age of COVID-19: Coping with six common challenges
Asthma and COVID: Four things families need to know now
It’s an ongoing message from the media: People with underlying health conditions appear to be at higher risk for developing complications of COVID-19. So it’s no wonder that kids with asthma and their parents are worried. “Almost every family I speak with has questions about COVID-19,” says Elizabeth Klements, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Bridgewater ... Read More about Asthma and COVID: Four things families need to know now
COVID-19: Separate fact from fiction
With all news outlets and social media turned to 24/7 coverage of COVID-19, it can be hard to keep up with the latest news — and even harder to tell fact from fiction. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the actual COVID-19 facts. [smartslider3 slider=”21″] Get more answers about Boston Children’s response to COVID-19. Share ... Read More about COVID-19: Separate fact from fiction
‘I’ve got your back’: Insight on social distancing from a Boston Children’s mom
How are you? If you’re feeling frayed with worry about pretty much every aspect of your life, then we’re in the same boat. Today’s new ‘normal,’ with ever-changing information to process and restrictions on our daily lives, leaves us all feeling physically exhausted by stress yet unable to rest and regroup. Instead, we feel a deep ... Read More about ‘I’ve got your back’: Insight on social distancing from a Boston Children’s mom
Coronavirus: Ensuring patient and staff safety during the pandemic
As the coronavirus and COVID-19 infection continues to spread through the Boston area, we’ve heard many questions and concerns from patients and their families about safety at Boston Children’s Hospital. We thought it might be helpful to answer the most commonly asked questions here. If you’d like more information about Boston Children’s response to COVID-19, ... Read More about Coronavirus: Ensuring patient and staff safety during the pandemic
Teens, social distancing, and anxiety in the time of COVID-19
You’d think teens would be in their sweet spot: minimal school, no extracurriculars, and plenty of time to sleep in, watch Netflix, surf the web, and have video chats. But in reality, many teens are unnerved by COVID-19 and the disruption it has brought. Many struggle with being stuck at home, unable to visit their ... Read More about Teens, social distancing, and anxiety in the time of COVID-19