Boston Children's Hospital

07/31/2025

With back-to-school on the horizon, how can parents ensure their kids don’t have ‘summer brain drain’? Reading, board games, and new hobbies are just a few ways to stimulate their learning skills. Watch Erica Lee, PhD, on WCVB Channel 5 Boston ⤵️

Boston Children's psychiatrist Dr. Erica Lee says parents can have kids practice their skills over the summer so they don't get 'summer brain drain' while th...

07/30/2025

Join us for our next episode of Cardiac Conversations as we explore biventricular treatment options for hypoplastic left heart syndrome ( ). 🫀 Our experts will discuss how we determine the best surgical approach for each child, when a biventricular repair might be possible, and how we support families through every step.

🗓️ Thursday, Aug 7, 2025, at 8:15 AM ET!
🔗 Register now http://ms.spr.ly/6182sJ1jg

Hypoplastic left-heart syndrome (HLHS) — the underdevelopment of the heart’s left side —significantly affects blood flow. Boston Children’s heart specialists offer several HLHS treatment options that are customized to meet a child’s specific needs, aiming to give them either a biventricula...

07/28/2025

Some of our incredible patient families had the BEST Saturday at training camp, thanks to our friends at . 🏈 A HUGE thank you to the Patriots Foundation and everybody who came together to make this experience so special. 🩵

07/25/2025

How can your home better support neurodivergent family members? 🏡 Susan Faja, PhD, joined This Old House Radio Hour recently to discuss how thoughtful design choices can create a more inclusive and comforting environment. Listen to the episode here 🎙️⤵️

Podcast Episode · This Old House Radio Hour · 07/22/2025 · 51m

07/24/2025

What is the right age to give a child a smartphone? 📲 A recent study found that children under the age of 13 who use smartphones have a higher risk of experiencing mental health issues. But it’s not all black and white. Erica Lee, PhD, sits down with WCVB Channel 5 Boston to help parents navigate this tricky topic. 📹⤵️

A global study of 2 million people links smartphone use under age 13 to mental health issues, especially in girls, citing social media, sleep loss and cyberb...

07/24/2025

When Noah first developed headaches, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was the last thing on his family’s mind. But after they learned he had MS, they knew that traveling from Florida to our Neuroimmunology Center would be worth the trip. Check out how Noah’s doing now ⤵️

But after Noah's parents learned he had MS, they knew that traveling from Florida to Neuroimmunology Center would be worth the trip.

07/23/2025

We can’t stop talking about our visit from Gracie Abrams yesterday! These moments with our patients say it all 🤩 From room visits to our Seacrest Studio, Gracie brought so much light to everyone she interacted with. Wishing her tons of luck as she kicks off her tour in Boston tonight! 💙 (📸: )

07/23/2025

Happy kids = hydrated kids 🚰☀️ Keep your family cool with 4-8 cups of water a day depending on their age to beat the heat. Pro tip: Juicy snacks like watermelon and strawberries can help add hydration throughout the day! 🍉🍓

07/22/2025

In honor of World Brain Day, we are sharing our entries into the Harvard Brain Science Initiative’s Beauty of the Brain contest! 🧠🖼️ Once again, our researchers are showcasing the real beauty that’s hidden in science. Check them out 👀🔬

1. Sparkling Spot: A cluster of motor neurons with their arms (axons) extending out from the center. (Credit: Keunjung Heo, PhD - Clifford Woolf lab)
2. Guardians of the Brain Barrier: A choroid plexus, a critical barrier that controls what enters the brain. (Credit: Huixin Xu, PhD - Maria Lehtinen lab
3. Stairway to Heaven: The bundle of a human stem-cell derived hair cell. (Credit: Carl Nist-Lund, Karl Koehler Lab)
4. Breaching of the Choroid Plexus Barrier: Immune cells moving in to fight a bacterial infection in a mouse’s choroid plexus. (Credit: Huixin Xu, PhD - Maria Lehtinen lab)
5. Nemo’s Home: The surface of the inner ear. (Credit: Carl Nist-Lund, Karl Koehler lab)

07/17/2025

Last week we brought together a group of company-led teams to Compete, Have Fun and Do Good at Corporate Cup! From our inspiring patient partners who motivated us to compete to every attendee who helped us raise a million dollars to help kids at Boston Children's Hospital, we are so grateful for your support. We're looking back at some of our favorite memories from the event and celebrating our winners, Baystate Financial Team 1, and our presenting sponsors BJ's Wholesale Club

07/11/2025

Huge thank you to for visiting today! 🧸 They brought Build-a-Bear toys for patient families to dress up and played games with our friends in The Hale Family Center for Families and Seacrest Studio. Shout out to umpires for a memorable Friday! ⚾️

07/09/2025

Sugar, ultra processed food, and social media are just a few ways in which children receive high reward hits of dopamine. So, what exactly does it mean to experience a dopamine deficit? Kevin Simon, MD, MPH, sits down with WCVB Channel 5 Boston to share some insight. ⤵️

Medical experts are sounding the alarm about a so-called "dopamine deficit" that could be impacting your mental health. Dr. Kevin Simon, a psychiatrist at Bo...