A cup of coffee, or two, may be part of your daily routine. But now that you’re pregnant, should you avoid caffeine? Dr. Jacqueline Cornell, OB-GYN with Akron Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine, answers common questions about pregnancy and caffeine. Does caffeine directly affect a baby? If so, how? Yes, caffeine crosses the placenta and affects the […]
Tips & Advice
Tips to help your kids manage back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-school time can be fun and exciting for some kids, but it may cause anxiety for others. Young children may worry about being away from their parents, while older kids may be anxious about navigating middle school or high school. “It’s important for parents to know that most children who have school anxiety actually like school,” said […]
Is vaping safe during pregnancy?
If you’re pregnant, you may be wondering whether vaping is a safer alternative to smoking. After all, many vaping products are marketed as a better option than traditional cigarettes. But here’s the truth: It’s not considered safe to vape during pregnancy. “There’s no safe level of nicotine exposure during pregnancy,” said Jennifer Luli, APRN-CNP, an […]
Start the year off right with this back-to-school checklist
Many things are running through a parent’s mind this time of year. Back-to-school chaos and excitement are beginning, but a simple checklist can keep everyone on track and set the tone for the year – parents and kids alike. Pediatrician Jennifer Dwyer shares how her family is getting ready for a healthy, safe and happy start to the school year.
Cyclospora: What parents need to know
With recent reports of cyclospora infections making headlines, it’s understandable that parents have questions about what this parasite is, how it spreads and whether they should be concerned. While cyclospora can cause prolonged diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms, it remains an uncommon cause of illness in children. To help separate fact from fear, Evelyn Pangonis, […]
Protect your kids from bug and tick bites
Summer is flying by, but there’s still plenty of time for outdoor fun. Just be mindful of bug and tick bites that usually happen during the warmest months of the year. Dr. Niharika Podaralla, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in New Philadelphia, offers these tips to reduce your child’s risk of a bug or tick […]
