After allegations involving a daycare employee in Avon, many Connecticut parents are asking the same difficult questions: How do you talk to young children about safety, consent, and abuse without scaring them?

In this episode of Say More, a local pediatrician breaks down how parents can approach these conversations, what warning signs to watch for, and what to do if something feels wrong.

The discussion covers:

• When body safety conversations should begin

• Behavioral warning signs in children

• Why doctors advise parents not to “play detective”

• How trauma impacts children differently by age

• The guilt and fear many parents experience

• Resources available for families in Connecticut

This episode is designed to provide calm, practical guidance for caregivers navigating an incredibly difficult topic.

She has a Yale doctorate. Two decades in healthcare. And nearly 100 job applications in a year.

So why can’t Megan get hired?

On this episode of Say More, Amber sits down with Megan to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes of her job search — from automated rejections and frustrating advice to the bigger questions about today’s hiring system.

Her experience isn’t an outlier. It’s a reality more people are quietly facing.

They dig into:

• What she’s tried (and what hasn’t worked)

• All the job search advice she's been given

• Why even highly qualified candidates are being overlooked

• What this says about the current job market

If you’ve applied to jobs and heard nothing back, this conversation will hit close to home.

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A Connecticut family is speaking out after their son Conor died less than 24 hours after being admitted to a hospital for what appeared to be dehydration.

In this episode of Say More, Conor’s father shares the timeline of events — from a routine hospital visit to a devastating early morning phone call — and the shocking details that followed. The family alleges there was no doctor physically present in the ICU overnight, communication failures, and critical delays in care.

An attorney representing the family breaks down what investigators found and why a lawsuit has been filed, raising larger questions about hospital staffing, telehealth in critical care, and patient rights.

This conversation is difficult — but it raises questions every family should hear.

A former Litchfield athlete is speaking out about abuse he says happened decades ago—when he was just a teenager.

At 16, he went to police. But no one else came forward at the time.

Now, after renewed attention in the community and a public debate over how the coach should be remembered, he’s sharing his story in full.

In this episode of Say More, he explains:

- How abuse was normalized and hidden

- Why speaking up felt impossible at the time

- What happened when he finally came forward

- And why he’s choosing to speak publicly now

This conversation includes discussion of sexual abuse.

A Connecticut real estate agent, Moose, shares the craziest stories you won’t hear on HGTV.

From walking into a home showing and finding squatters living in the attic… to a buyer nearly losing a house to someone trying to illegally claim it — this episode is packed with real behind-the-scenes moments from the housing market.

We also get into what buyers get wrong (mold, inspections, heating costs), why homes are still selling fast in Connecticut, and the one strategy that can actually help you win in a competitive market.

If you’re thinking about buying a home — or just want to hear some unbelievable real estate stories — this one’s worth it.

In this episode, Amber sits down with attorney Mitchell Garabedian, known for his role in exposing clergy abuse cases highlighted in the movie 'Spotlight.' He shares what he’s seen representing thousands of survivors, why many wait decades to come forward, and how these cases are still happening today.

This is a difficult but important conversation about trauma, accountability, and the power structures that allow abuse to continue — and what’s changing as more survivors speak out.

Viewer discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, there are resources available - reach out for help.

In this episode, Amber sits down with attorney Mitchell Garabedian, known for his role in exposing clergy abuse cases highlighted in the movie 'Spotlight.' He shares what he’s seen representing thousands of survivors, why many wait decades to come forward, and how these cases are still happening today. This is a difficult but important conversation about trauma, accountability, and the power structures that allow abuse to continue — and what’s changing as more survivors speak out. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, there are resources available - reach out for help.

In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, we speak with Enfield mother Tammy Rodriguez, whose daughter Selena died by suicide in the summer of 2021. Tammy has taken legal action against Meta and Snapchat, seeking accountability for the role social media may play in young people’s mental health. She discusses why she chose to speak out, the challenges of taking on major tech companies, and what she hopes will change.

This episode discusses suicide and may be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ulysses Wu from Hartford Healthcare to break down what really happened with this year’s flu vaccine. While headlines may suggest it “didn’t work,” the reality is more nuanced. The flu shot did protect many people—but its effectiveness was somewhat blunted due to how this year’s flu strains evolved.

This week on Say More with NBC Connecticut, we’re speaking with the attorney for Kimberly Sullivan. She is accused of holding her stepson captive for 20 years in their Waterbury home.

He goes by “S” and says he was kept in an 8-by-9-foot room, allowed out only once per day for up to two hours. He says he was given two sandwiches and two small bottles of water each day. Last year, at 31 years old, he says he set a fire in the room in an attempt to gain his freedom.

Police say that at 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed just 68 pounds. He details some pretty horrible abuse accusations about his stepmother. She denies those claims, and her attorney tells us his client is innocent. Listen now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.