Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of any child’s development. At this age, your preschooler is developing hand-eye coordination and visual perception, which is necessary for reading and writing. Everyday tasks such as building with blocks, coloring and playing ball all improve your child’s visual abilities. That’s why it’s important your children’s […]
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MyChart Mobile puts your family’s health care at your fingertips
We understand our patient families are doing more and more from the palm of their hands — from ordering pizza to arranging rides to scheduling haircuts — and we want to meet that need in health care, too. That’s why Akron Children’s has made many of the same trusted MyChart services you access by computer […]
Pro tips for decorating your tree this holiday season
While it may seem early, many people choose Thanksgiving weekend to start putting up their Christmas trees and holiday décor. We asked local decorator and florist Lori Reilly to share her top tips for decorating like a pro this holiday season. Artificial vs. live trees The advantage of an artificial tree includes the ability to […]
How to talk to kids about responsible use of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is trickling its way into our everyday lives and changing the way we work, communicate and enjoy entertainment. And not just our lives: Teens are embracing AI tools at an accelerated pace, similarly to how they were early adopters of social media. In fact, a recent report by Common Sense Media shows […]
Experts agree minors are more likely to seek care with MyChart teen access
Safeguarding your child’s health is one of your most important duties as a parent. From the minute she enters this world, there are immunizations to track, well visits to schedule, milestones to monitor and illnesses to pamper. But as she grows up and enters adolescence, the way you and your child manage her health will […]
Ten ways to teach gratitude in the early years
Gratitude is about focusing on what’s good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things we often take for granted. Gratitude is about taking a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are when something good happens — whether big or small. With […]
