During the holidays, you may plan to go “over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house.” But even if “the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh,” chances are you’ll be driving in a car or flying on a plane. No matter how you travel, you need to be prepared for your […]
Archives for October 2017
Five ways to prepare for your labor and delivery
The last few months of pregnancy may seem to be dragging on forever. You’re uncomfortable, you can’t sleep and you’re ready to finally hold your little bundle of joy. So why not take advantage of your long wait and prepare for your baby’s debut? A little advanced planning can help make these weeks fly by […]
‘Tis the season to avoid allergy and asthma triggers
The first frost brings a measure of relief for allergy sufferers. Ragweed is no more, as well as the blowing leaves that stir up molds and other allergens. But when the holidays arrive, there will be a new round of allergy triggers to keep your child coughing and sneezing. Holiday foods. Take precautions at holiday […]
Seven ways to help your kids build an attitude of gratitude
When kids feel and express gratitude, they experience more happiness, optimism and trust. Dr. Bilge-Johnson offers 7 ways you can help kids foster more gratitude, appreciation and joy.
How to protect your home from sweets
Junk food can be found everywhere your child turns. It’s at her friend’s birthday party, her school celebrations and sporting events. Even her grandmother has a designated cupboard specifically designed to satisfy your child’s sweet tooth. We can’t always control what happens outside our home, but we can control what happens inside our home. So […]
Dancing for the Kids raises a record-breaking amount for cancer research
The 6th annual Dancing for the Kids event, hosted by the Emerging Leaders of Akron Children’s Hospital and presented by Northwestern Mutual, raised a record-breaking $155,613 to benefit cancer research at the hospital’s Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancers and Blood Disorders. Dance Unlimited, a therapeutic dance program at Akron Children’s for patients of all […]
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