As parents, it’s important to keep an open, honest and nonjudgmental dialogue about important aspects of our teen’s life, and, yes, that includes social media. But Brooks Collins-Gaines, a mental health therapist in Akron Children’s Lois and John Orr Behavioral Health Center, warns parents to not only focus on the bad — and the ugly […]
How to talk politics with your child
As a parent, talking to kids about politics can often feel like tricky waters to navigate. In our discomfort, it may seem easiest to avoid it altogether and pretend our kids are unaware of what is taking place in the world around them. But, discussing politics with your child can help address their anxiety, as […]
Encourage performance, not perfection, in sports
Signs your child is passionate about a sport can often be seen in the number of hours they spend playing, watching or talking about it. When this passion turns into an unrealistic drive to perfect their game – throwing a no hitter every game or sticking the landing at every competition – parents should help […]
Behavioral health nurses support patients and families through mental health crises
For Stephanie Ogden, clinical coordinator of the inpatient behavioral health unit in Akron, and Sara Zingaro, staff nurse in the partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient program in the Mahoning Valley, caring for kids in crisis is a calling. “I fell in love with adolescent behavioral health after my mental health rotation in nursing school,” […]
Akron Children’s Radiothon is a family affair for Robertsons
When Mathew, Michael and Morgan were born, Kelly and Matt Robertson wanted nothing more than to bring their babies home. At 11 weeks premature, the triplets needed additional care so the NICU at Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley became their home away from home. At this year’s Miracles and Promises Radiothon benefiting Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning […]
How to talk to your kids about 9/11
For kids in school, 9/11 is part of the history books, and depending on your child’s age, they may learn about the events in class. Many parents wonder if they should talk to their kids about the events of 9/11, especially if they are younger. Dr. Laura Gerak, a psychologist at Akron Children’s, explains how […]
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