Dating can be an exciting part of growing up, but it can also bring challenges that aren’t always easy to see. Teen dating violence is one of those challenges. It can include physical harm and also emotional manipulation, sexual pressure and digital abuse through texting or social media. Any teen can be a victim, no […]
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Nola, a star of the Doggie Brigade, is now book famous
Matt Swinehart has so enjoyed being a member of Akron Children’s Doggie Brigade ™ sponsored by Milk Bone ™ that he was inspired to write a children’s book about his experiences. About the book Nola the Noble Corgi Visits the Hospital, which publishes March 10, stars his Pembroke Welsh Corgi and is dedicated “to the […]
Teen dating violence: red flags and warning signs
First love is supposed to be exciting – the butterflies when you see someone in the hall, late-night texts and feeling noticed in a whole new way. For many teens, dating is a normal part of growing up. It’s a chance to gain confidence, learn what a healthy relationship looks like and experience those “firsts” […]
Learn the signs of postpartum depression and how to get help
In the fourth trimester — the first 3 months after birth — babies go through an enormous amount of change and growth as they adjust to life outside the womb. But what about you, baby’s mom? The fourth trimester doesn’t just present change and adjustments for your baby. A mom’s body and mind also change […]
Akron Children’s partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio to offer pediatric health services to Club members
Akron Children’s has been named the exclusive pediatric partner for health care services and programming for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio (BGCNEO). About the collaboration The partnership will include a new Akron Children’s pediatric primary care office at BGCNEO’s Broadway Club, located at 6114 Broadway Ave. in Cleveland. In addition, the collaboration will […]
Cohen’s clubfoot care is worth the drive
Rachel Lumley and her fiancé, Sean Bisbal, got quite a shock at the 20-week ultrasound for their second child. Their baby boy, Cohen, had bilateral clubfoot – meaning both feet were affected. “I had never heard of clubfoot before,” Rachel said. “Sean and I don’t have a family history of clubfoot. The odds of having […]
