For the past year and a half, the Akron Children’s Behavioral Health Department and Hope Meadows have worked together to offer equine assisted therapy for kids ages 10 to 17. The Behavioral Health team completed a leadership program at Hope Meadows, which offers equine-assisted mental health counseling and wellness programs. The group got so much […]
Tips to help your kids manage back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-school time can be fun and exciting for some kids, but it may cause anxiety for others. Young children may worry about being away from their parents, while older kids may be anxious about navigating middle school or high school. “It’s important for parents to know that most children who have school anxiety actually like school,” said […]
Learn about ‘mommymaxxing’ and reducing mental overload
Parenting takes time, love, energy and patience. You don’t have to be perfect – like the viral parenting trend called “mommymaxxing” promotes – and it’s better for your kids if you’re not. Dr. Krista Caldwell, Akron Children’s pediatric psychologist, psychologist, answers common questions about mommymaxxing and offers a healthy approach to parenting. What is mommymaxxing? […]
From surviving to thriving: Family shares daughter’s mental health journey in hope of helping others
Jordyn was always social, active and deeply connected to the people around her. So, when the world shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, her mother, Andrea, began noticing changes that felt impossible to ignore. “Her depression really started during COVID when everything went to home instruction,” Andrea said. “She’s a very social girl, and suddenly […]
New app supports women through their pregnancy and parenting journey
With the new Akron Children’s Mother and Baby App, you’ll have all the tools you’ll need to keep you and your baby healthy. “We designed the app to benefit women at various stages in their journey – from pre-conception through parenthood,” said Roderick Ingram Sr., Akron Children’s vice president of marketing and communications. “From birth […]
Healing spaces for young minds: Akron Children’s Women’s Board pledges $2.32 million to transform inpatient unit
Since 1890, when a group of visionary women founded the Mary Day Nursery to care for children while their mothers worked, the Akron Children’s Women’s Board has been at the heart of the care delivered through Akron Children’s. Evolving with the community’s needs – from post-polio rehabilitation to modern-day challenges – the board has remained […]
