It started as a quiet day. Nicole Selinsky sat at the table paying bills, while her sons worked in the yard. Kane, then age 13, poured gas on a brush pile to accelerate the burn. With a whoosh, the pile blew up in his face. “Kane came running inside the house and said he got […]
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The “terrible 2s” and tools to survive them
We’ve all heard about — and experienced — the terrible 2s. The frequent meltdowns, temper tantrums and misbehavior at a whim. Kids this age are so eager to explore the world and test their surroundings that when they hit a roadblock, such as mom’s concern for their safety or their inability to score a goal, […]
APPs support mental health resources through giving
At Akron Children’s, our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) do far more than care for patients—they lead, mentor and advocate for the health and well-being of their colleagues. As 2024 wrapped up, our APPs made a significant contribution to Akron Physician Wellness Initiative (APWI) through the Medical Staff Fund, recognizing the importance of mental health resources […]
Pediatrician offers tips on kids’ mental health
Anxiety isn’t just something adults face: It can affect children of all ages. Here are 5 tips to help you nurture your child’s mental health: Talk about it Dr. Joey Korah, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Mayfield Heights, recommends starting mental health conversations early and keeping them going. “More people are discussing mental health […]
Student-athlete overcomes lasting concussion symptoms
Lacrosse is a rough sport, and no one knows that better than Lauren Pierce from Lake High School. In May 2024, she got a concussion from being hit in the head with a lacrosse ball. Months later, the concussion symptoms remained. “Female lacrosse players aren’t required to wear helmets, and most of us don’t,” Lauren […]
Quick action of Akron Children’s school nurse saves life of student
A lot of fate helped Jacob Burley on Dec. 17 when he collapsed in his school gym. For starters, he had fast-acting friends, teachers and a school nurse nearby trained in CPR and an AED on hand to help revive his arrested heart. Jacob, 14, an eighth grader at Crestview Local Middle School in […]
