Recent natural disasters, mass shootings and international conflicts in the news can have a profound effect on kids. Mental health experts at Akron Children’s offer these tips to help parents handle these difficult conversations and provide reassurance.
Tips & Advice
What is an MFM specialist?
Whether this is your first pregnancy or fourth, you want nothing more than the best for this growing life inside you. Most of us understand following a healthy lifestyle is important for a healthy pregnancy. But regularly scheduled appointments with excellent prenatal care are just as important. That’s why the first of many decisions you’ll […]
Measles is back: What parents need to know to protect their kids
Measles is back – and for parents, that’s reason for concern. A growing measles outbreak in South Carolina highlights a troubling trend: A virus once nearly eliminated in the U.S. is resurging as vaccination rates decline. Measles spreads easily and can cause serious complications, especially in young children. According to pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. […]
Your most common questions about fentanyl
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is much stronger than morphine or heroin. The term fentanyl can refer to a medication used safely in hospitals, an illegally made drug found in counterfeit pills or fentanyl-like substances that can be even stronger. While pharmaceutical fentanyl has important medical uses, illicitly manufactured fentanyl is often hidden […]
How to get your child to sleep in their own bed
It’s normal for young children to wake up 4 to 6 times during the night. But if they often want to crawl into bed with you, chances are no one is getting a good night’s sleep. For most kids, learning to sleep independently in their own bed is a skill that can be taught. Kacey […]
Five ways to prepare for pregnancy when you have diabetes
Pregnancy isn’t always planned. But when you have diabetes, planning for your newest addition to the family is crucial for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Getting your diabetes under control before you become pregnant reduces risks for both you and your baby. “High blood sugar can cause harm to your developing baby during those first […]
