Most babies are holding up their heads steady, rolling onto their tummies and babbling by 5 months. But a baby that is preoccupied with learning to sit up with support may push verbal skills to the back burner or vice versa. It’s not unusual and is nothing to be alarmed about. All children develop skills […]
Tips & Advice
Help your child build a healthy relationship with social media
Social media is a big part of just about every teenager’s social life. It’s estimated 92 percent of teens in this country are active on at least one social media platform, such as YouTube, TikTok or SnapChat, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Social media influences youth in a variety of ways — for […]
3 things you didn’t know you can do in the MyChart app
Many of the same trusted MyChart services you access by computer are available on your phone to deliver optimized convenience for on-the-go families. Whether you’re away on summer vacation or just out running errands, the MyChart app puts the tools in your hands to control your children’s health care anytime, anywhere. Download the MyChart app, […]
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. […]
