Caring for Kids

I can't even. If you find yourself muttering these words more and more often as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, you might be suffering from “compassion fatigue.”

Whether it be an illness, injury, or ongoing medical condition that needs attention, please know that our providers across the UVM Health Network are open and ready to provide care.…

Vermont Family Network’s Puppets in Education and UVM Children’s Hospital created this 9-minute video for children to learn what to do if they are experiencing abuse at home.

In this article, I’ll focus on helping children reduce their fears and anxieties during this coronavirus pandemic.

Dealing with the Coronavirus on an ongoing basis can be stressful enough. Factor in being at home with your children for the rest of the school year while still trying to get things done for your job or just keeping the house in order and the stress multiplies.

At a time in life when it’s both developmentally appropriate and culturally expected to seek independence from parents or guardians, teenagers have suddenly been brought back to the nest...

With increased vigilance to prevent infections, parents and caregivers may be considering cleaning their child’s car seat. To do this safely, the first step is to...

If you are feeling overwhelmed, or at a loss as to what you can do to keep your children occupied while practicing social distancing, here are our tips for free activities that will keep you safe, healthy...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted every aspect of our lives. The very foundations of our community have been shaken and we’re all trying to adjust...

Social distancing is so important to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, it is important to cancel gatherings and parties for important occasions and events. It can be hard to deal with the emotional response...