Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut, LLC

11/11/2025

​Autism is a complex complex neurodevelopmental condition that varies widely in how it affects children. It is increasingly linked to genetics, but there is no single reason why children and adults are autistic. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educ...

11/11/2025

11/09/2025

Thank you to our wonderful nurse practitioners for all their hard work. Enjoy your week!

Happy National ! All throughout this week, join AANP in recognizing NPs as trusted voices delivering proven care in their communities across the country. Their ability to meet patients where they are ​makes NPs essential to the future of health care. Learn more about NP Week: npweek.aanp.org.

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

 Happy Halloween to everyone. And happy retirement to Dr. Gropper! 

10/30/2025

Have a safe Halloween

​Costumes, pumpkins, trick-or-treat tips and more! ​Here is a great list from the AAP for a healthy and safe Halloween.

10/29/2025

Find tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help ensure Halloween's frights stay festive for kids with food allergies ​and don't involve a medical emergency.

10/28/2025

You may want to look like your favorite movie star or singer or have the perfect look for Halloween, but changing the look of your eyes with decorative contact lenses could cause a lot of damage to your eyesight. Learn more here.

10/27/2025

Some cosmetics, even products marketed to children and teens, can irritate skin and allergies or contain toxic ingredients like lead, mercury, or asbestos. The AAP offers advice on ingredients to avoid in makeup and face paints.

10/24/2025

Halloween with toddlers and babies, read below.

​If you are celebrating your little one's first, second, or third Halloween this year, it is important to know how to make the night safe and fun for even the tiniest monsters!​

10/23/2025

​​Whether or not it's OK to watch scary movies or shows depends on your child. Every child is different, and knowing your child is key to determining what's best for them. It also depends on the movie. ​Some are movies are just spooky. Gentle thrills can let kids explore fears in a safe enviro...