Winning is exhilarating. There’s no feeling quite like it when your team’s playing well and beating the competition. Unfortunately, it’s not always fun and games. As with anything in life, losing and some amount of stress are part of almost any competitive sports program. Maybe it’s pressure from the coach or a parent expecting you […]
Tips & Advice
Dr. Anton Milo answers your questions on ear tube surgery
What happens when ear tubes fall out or move? When should they fall out? What if there’s mucus, blood or other drainage and leakage issues?
Pregnant in the summertime? 5 ways to keep cool.
With warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine, summertime can be a welcome change from the gray, cold days of winter – especially if you’re a mom-to-be. Yet summertime can bring its own challenges: Many pregnant women find that they’re more prone to feeling warm (even in the winter!) so hot, humid days can be especially […]
Red, white and boom! 10 fireworks safety tips to keep kids safe
Summertime is synonymous with swimming, baseball, parades, and, of course, fireworks to celebrate our nation’s birthday. As we near July Fourth, many communities are planning big fireworks displays, while families are hoping their backyard celebrations go off with a big bang. But with all eyes on the sky, Akron Children’s Director of the Paul and […]
Protect your baby from UV rays to have more fun in the sun
It may come as no surprise that babies’ soft, smooth and delicate skin is more vulnerable to sunburn than adults. Their skin is more sensitive to the sun’s ultraviolet rays because it’s not as developed as adults’ skin. But did you know babies also are more susceptible to long-term damage from sunburn? Studies show one […]
Teaching kids the value of giving
For more than 125 years, Akron Children’s has seen first-hand the benefits of those who give to our hospital. From sharing a smile or a stuffed animal with a child before surgery to building a space that brings innovative care to more children, we know gifts come in all shapes and sizes. We also recognize […]
