When your baby was born, you will probably took him or her to a pediatrician for care. As your kids get older and start to transition to the teen years, you may be wondering if a pediatrician is still the best fit for your child’s care. According to adolescent medicine physician, Dr. Elizabeth Mason, in […]
Teenage blues vs. depression: How to tell the difference
Being a kid isn’t easy business. Children and teens face new challenges and social pressures often. Not to mention, their growing bodies are changing rapidly, which may cause feelings of sadness or frustration due to the hormonal changes associated with puberty. With all of these stressors on your child’s life, it can be difficult to […]
Does your child struggle to sit still and listen? Find out if ADHD could be to blame
At times, all kids have trouble paying attention, listening, sitting still or waiting their turn. But for kids who have ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), they have trouble with these things almost all the time. ADHD is a brain disorder that can affect a child’s attention and self-control, and therefore, they have a harder time staying focused. […]
How to protect kids from accidental edibles poisoning
An increased access to marijuana as it becomes legal in more and more states across the country is leading to a growing problem. Edibles are winding up in the hands — and bellies — of children because they look so appealing to eat. In recent years, Laura Pollauf, MD, has seen a sharp increase in […]
When does anxiety cross the line to become a disorder?
You are on a diving board looking below at the deep end of the pool. You are about to deliver a speech. It’s the first day of a new job. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. But when does that anxiety cross the line to become an anxiety disorder? Dr. Laura Markley, who is […]
Child not feeling well? Schedule a sick visit in MyChart
Kids don’t operate 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and their health care shouldn’t either. That’s why Akron Children’s offers families the ability to schedule a child’s sick visit day or night at its pediatric offices through MyChart. Gone are the days of waiting for open office hours or remaining on hold to make an appointment. […]
