If your child is tired or cranky during the day, sleep issues may be the culprit. Kacey Greening, Akron Children’s pediatric psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, offers some strategies to set your child up for sleep success. The first thing to do is look for signs that your child isn’t getting enough sleep. “Your […]
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Six ways to plan for pregnancy when you have a preexisting condition
Pregnancy can be a very exciting time in your life. It’s also a time to make your health top priority. It’s important to prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy — especially if you have a preexisting condition like high blood pressure. Making sure you’re the healthiest as possible before you become pregnant reduces risks […]
Seven ways to prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy
Planning for pregnancy can be a very exciting time in your life. There are many things to prepare, from picking out baby names to deciding on a birth plan. But it’s also important to consider preconception and prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. For about 40 weeks, your body is home to a growing […]
Frostbite and frostnip
Wind chills below freezing, long periods of time spent outside, wet clothing and exposed skin can all increase a child’s risk for frostbite, frostnip and other cold weather concerns. About frostbite Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing temperatures that leads to white, waxy skin that feels numb and hard. It usually affects the extremities, […]
Twin pregnancy tips: Inside Children’s Blog | Akron Children’s Hospital
Expecting twins? Get trusted tips on managing a high-risk twin pregnancy, including care, monitoring and what to expect from Akron Children’s Hospital. When you find out you’re expecting twins “The most reliable time to determine whether a pregnancy involves twins is during the early first trimester, typically between 6 and 10 weeks,” said Dr. Justin […]
How families can combat the obesity epidemic
Many kids in America struggle with their weight. While factors like hormones and genes cannot be changed, other reasons like poor eating habits and too much screen time can be improved. Parents play a key role in helping their kids not only lose weight but improve their overall health. A growing problem Data from the […]
