Signs your child is passionate about a sport can often be seen in the number of hours they spend playing, watching or talking about it. When this passion turns into an unrealistic drive to perfect their game – throwing a no-hitter every game or sticking the landing at every competition – parents should help their […]
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Pregnancy brain: Is that a real thing?
Most expectant moms have the usual signs of pregnancy: growing baby bumps, swollen ankles and glowing skin. But many are surprised that they feel a little foggy and forgetful, symptoms called “pregnancy brain.” Is pregnancy brain real? Pregnancy brain — sometimes called “momnesia” or “baby brain”— is a real thing. “Some health professionals prefer terms […]
What parents need to know about newborn hearing loss
Hearing loss is the most common sensory problem in newborns. If you’re pregnant, you can take steps to lower the chances of your baby being born with hearing loss. If your newborn has hearing loss, it’s important to get help right away. Newborn hearing tests “Newborn hearing loss is very common, affecting 2-4% of all […]
Six tips to balance school and sports
Anyone with young athletes at home knows how quickly daily schedules fill up. To help kids balance school, sports and fun, Allyson Weldon, PhD, sports psychologist at Akron Children’s suggests teaching kids time management early so they are better at it as they grow. “Time management is a hard skill for many people to learn, […]
How to keep your kids safe from ticks
Summer fun means more time outside, which means more exposure to ticks. This season runs from May-October, and for many parents, can cause anxiety. How do you protect your child from ticks? What do you if your child is bitten? Dr. Natalie Jedacek, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Medina, shares tick-related tips. “Ticks can […]
What parents should know about bee sting allergies
It’s that time of year: baseball, barbecues and bee stings. Dr. Lisa Sammon, pediatric allergist and director of the Akron Children’s Center for Allergy and Immunology shares her expertise about bee sting allergies. Q: How common are bee sting allergies in kids? A: Despite much fear surrounding bee stings, severe allergy to bees is quite […]
