With summer vacation just around the corner, many families are gearing up for their annual trips — from lakeside adventures to beachside fun. The bags are packed, hotel reservations confirmed and the family pet is boarded. The only thing left to do is fill up the gas tank, right? Wrong. Packing your child’s medical record should […]
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What parents should know about breast milk production
Every breastfeeding experience is different. If you’re navigating yours or about to start breastfeeding, you might be wondering what you can expect. What breastmilk is made of, the amount of it your breasts make and even its color changes as your baby grows. Here’s what you should know about the stages of breast milk production, […]
‘Logical lens’ helps kids to think critically
With smartphones, social media and the 24-hour news cycle, information flows nonstop. Teaching your children how to think critically about the world around them is a skill they can develop early and use their whole lives. First, what is critical thinking? “It’s approaching information that is given to you in a mindful, thoughtful way,” said […]
Prediabetes in kids: What to know and how to help
Prediabetes in children has doubled in the last 20 years. To learn what parents can do to reduce the risk of their child developing prediabetes, Dr. Naveen Uli, the medical director of the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Akron Children’s, answers some questions about this alarming trend. Why are cases of increasing? The primary […]
What parents should know about vitamin A and measles
The only way to protect your child from measles is with two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot. It is important to note that vitamin A, at any dose, cannot treat or prevent measles, says Dr. Therese Linnon from Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Warren. Why is vitamin A used in measles treatment? “Vitamin A […]
Measles FAQ for parents
What is measles? Measles is a highly contagious virus. It causes a widespread rash, fever and flu-like symptoms and can lead to dangerous complications and death. What are the symptoms of measles? Symptoms of measles appear 7 to 14 days after infection. Measles symptoms include: High fever Cough Congestion A rash that begins on the […]
