Summertime means more outdoor fun for kids, but along with fun in the sun comes the risk of heat-related illness. The National Weather Service says that heat indexes at or above 90 degrees can pose health risks. To get more information on how you can ensure your child enjoys the summer heat without overheating, Dr. […]
Tips & Advice
7 ways to ensure a smoother transition to kindergarten
For youngsters entering kindergarten, the unexpected can be both exciting and scary. Kids may be looking forward to meeting new friends, learning to read or riding the bus for the first time, but it’s a big step and not knowing what to expect can cause anxiety. “It’s perfectly natural for kids to worry about heading […]
Sports and heat: Tips to stay safe
The risk of heat-related illnesses is a big concern as kids begin preseason training for outdoor sports like cross country, football and soccer. Knowing who is most at risk and how to prevent and recognize heat-related illness are critical steps to any summer sport training program. “Heat-related illnesses can be very serious. What may first […]
Kids and hot cars: Safety tips to avoid a tragedy
Since 1998, 915 children have died due to heatstroke in vehicles. More than 50% of hot car fatalities occur because a child was unknowingly left in a car. Heatstroke also can happen when a child is left in, or gets trapped in, a car on a hot day. When the outside temperature is 93°F the […]
5 tips to help you manage life with a newborn
A new baby will turn your world upside down — and not just for weeks, but for months to come. Yes, they bring lots of joy and happiness to families, but the first year is as exhausting as it is exhilarating. The stress of handling your little one around the clock can be difficult. Dr. […]
3 rules this athletic trainer stands by to keep young athletes in the game
In today’s youth sports culture, where the focus is on getting better, stronger, faster to play at higher and higher levels, Akron Children’s lead athletic trainer Kyle Harper says it’s easy to lose sight of what’s best for your student-athlete. As an athletic trainer at Firestone CLC and mom of 3, Kyle is constantly confronted […]
