For many parents, navigating the world of food allergies can be a challenge. For Courtney Wallace, this journey began when her daughter, Neva, broke out in hives after eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at just 18 months old. Now, years later, both Neva and her younger brother, Nathaniel, are participating in Akron Children’s […]
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Give your kids the tools to navigate negative peer pressure
“Come on. Let’s cut math class to go grab an iced mocha instead. You in? The girls and I are doing it.” Naomi knows there’s a math quiz today and doesn’t want to get a failing grade, but she also doesn’t want to disappoint her friends. She’s feeling peer pressure. As kids grow, they will […]
Helping your kid ace kindergarten
Kindergarten readiness involves many aspects of your child’s development, including social, emotional, cognitive, behavioral and motor skills. So getting ready for kindergarten involves practicing all of the skills. “Parents play a vital role when it comes to kindergarten readiness,” said Dr. Therese Linnon, an Akron Children’s pediatrician. “You are your child’s first and greatest teacher.” […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Steiner adds fun and silly socks to family-centered care
As a pediatric neurologist at Akron Children’s NeuroDevelopmental Science Center, Stephen Steiner, MD, PhD, knows that patients and families often arrive nervous for appointments, but his unique approach to family-centered care helps put them at ease. Read the feedback a patient family shared after a recent visit: “I want to say that the doctor [Dr. […]
Akron Children’s Breastfeeding Medicine helps mom breastfeed after traumatic birth
When Bailey Aikens-Caceres entered the world, her moms weren’t ready. They didn’t have her nursery decorated. The car seat wasn’t installed, and they certainly weren’t expecting a hospital stay. Born at 31 weeks due to a placental abruption, Bailey is currently in the Akron Children’s NICU getting stronger by the day. Though Bailey’s birth mom […]
Director of hospital medicine gets recognized on a national stage for excellence in clinical care
James Nard, MD, began his career in hospital medicine before it was even an accredited, board-certified specialty. For more than 36 years, he dedicated his practice to improving medical outcomes and patient care standards in hospital medicine through pediatric care excellence, research and education. Today, Dr. Nard is being recognized on a national stage for […]
