Eileen Burg has a long history with Akron Children’s. As a teenager she volunteered as a ‘candy striper’ followed by a 3-month stint as a student nurse. In addition to volunteering, Eileen began donating to the hospital to honor her late husband, H. Peter Burg, who served on the hospital’s board of directors. Her first […]
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Is CBD safe for battling kids’ sleep problems?
Getting kids to fall asleep at night is an age-old battle. Just one more drink? One more hug? Kids will try anything to stall and stay up a little later. To help kids combat anxiety, hyperactivity and more easily settle in at night, some parents are turning to supplements that contain CBD, a chemical extracted […]
Winter clothing advisory: Is it OK to let your kids wear shorts?
As the season changes from fall to winter, logic dictates adjusting your wardrobe to account for falling temperatures. Swapping out bathing suits and shorts for long pants and sweaters is an obvious choice—that is, unless you are a school-age or teen boy. In that case, wearing shorts year-round is not only trendy, it’s common. For […]
