Thanks to advances in medicine, your doctor can learn a lot about your pregnancy before your baby is born. Prenatal tests and ultrasounds can check your baby’s development, screen for genetic diseases, estimate their size and even reveal their sex. Yet pregnancy continues to inspire its own set of myths — and parents who wouldn’t […]
Tips & Advice
Ten back-to-school sleep tips
It’s natural for parents to let their kids’ sleep habits slide in the summer. But with the start of the school year upon us, you may be wondering how to get your kids back on a consistent and restful schedule. Kacey Greening, Akron Children’s pediatric psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, offers 10 tips to beat the […]
How long does it take to get pregnant?
Do you know there are things you can do to improve your chances of getting pregnant – and things to avoid? Dr. Jacqueline Cornell, OB-GYN with Akron Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine, answers common fertility-related questions. Before a couple starts actively trying to conceive, what things should they start to do to improve their odds? Some suggestions […]
What parents should know about croup
You’ve probably heard of croup. It causes the telltale “barking” cough that mimics that of a seal and a high-pitched, squeaky noise when kids breathe. But if your child has ever come down with croup, which causes inflammation in the upper airways, it can be a scary experience. Dr. Therese Linnon, a pediatrician at Akron […]
College prep: How can parents manage their own separation anxiety?
You’ve spent the summer helping your teen gear up for college — purchasing dorm necessities, registering for classes and buying books. Your teen is ready for the next chapter of their life, but are you ready for this life-altering change? It’s perfectly natural for parents to feel anxiety as kids prepare to leave the nest […]
Teens and sleep: seven tips to help your teen sleep better at night
Sleep often takes a back seat to teenagers’ busy activity and social calendars. But what they may not realize is just like exercise and nutrition are important for healthy bodies, so too is a good night’s rest. “Teens are going through puberty and rapid body changes, and still growing and developing in a lot of […]
