Summer vacation is finally here, and swimming pools are beacons of fun for summer adventurers. But unfortunately, mixing kids with water can also result in tragedy. Drowning is the leading cause of death of children ages 1 to 4, with the majority occurring in home swimming pools, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
4 tips on bicycle safety to protect your little riders
The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. The trees are blossoming. With summer upon us, what better way to enjoy it than with a family bike ride? Unfortunately, accidents can – and do – happen. In fact, they are one of the leading causes of injury for northeast Ohio children. So before you dust […]
Tips for choosing a summer sitter
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, parents of school-age kids are making childcare plans for the summer months. If you work full time, part-time or just need occasional help, it can be daunting to find the right fit for your family. That’s why getting recommendations from people you trust can help with […]
New Family Resource Center transforms how we connect families to support services
When Akron Children’s Family Resource Center opened decades ago, it was a library where families could get information about their child’s illness or condition from trusted medical sources. When our new Family Resource Center opens in April, it will be a “one-stop shop” where families can get all the support services they need in one […]
Mario Morelos is an everyday hero for kids in our community
Little did Mario Morelos, regional advocacy injury prevention coordinator, know that the Heimlich maneuver he learned in a new parent class at Children’s, would be used 20 years later while he was on the job, as a Children’s employee. Mario and the external affairs team were distributing pack n’ plays at a farmer’s market, when […]
Kids and hot cars: Safety tips to avoid a tragedy
Since 1998, 915 children have died due to heatstroke in vehicles. More than 50% of hot car fatalities occur because a child was unknowingly left in a car. Heatstroke also can happen when a child is left in, or gets trapped in, a car on a hot day. When the outside temperature is 93°F the […]