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. […]
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Need to schedule an appointment? It’s easy in MyChart
With kids’ hectic schedules, from sports practices to music lessons to play dates, more and more families are turning to direct scheduling in MyChart to manage doctor appointments and simplify their busy schedules. Akron Children’s offers scheduling through MyChart for most specialty offices, in addition to well checks, sick visits, flu shots and sports physicals […]
3 ways to relieve infant constipation
During your infant’s first few months of life, their bowel movement pattern will change often as their digestive tract matures. At first, infants may have a dirty diaper after every feeding. At about 2 months of age, they may transition to twice a day and by 4 months of age, most babies go every day […]
3 things a pediatrician allows—even encourages—in her home
If you have kids, you probably have questions about their health. How much screen time is too much? Is it OK to give my kids sugary treats routinely? How can I support my child’s mental health? Therese Linnon, DO, is a pediatrician and mom. Not only is she frequently asked these questions in her office […]
Got questions about cleaning those first baby teeth? We’ve got answers.
A child’s first chompers are an exciting milestone for parents and babies alike. But even before those pearly whites pop through — on average, the first baby teeth come in between 4 and 7 months of age — it’s important to establish good dental health. “It’s vital to take care of your baby’s teeth now […]
Social media’s impact on body image
The effects of social media on body image and disordered eating among adolescents are becoming clear, so it’s important for parents to be aware and take steps to blunt the negative influences. That’s the message from Dr. Crystal Cole of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Akron Children’s. New studies are showing a pronounced relationship […]
