“Special needs families are a world unto themselves,” said Tammie Memmer-Prentiss, who first met Dr. P. Cooper White when her son, Tristan, was a 3-year-old neonatal intensive care unit graduate with cerebral palsy. “A lot of doctors are afraid of us but not Dr. White. He has always known exactly what we needed.” Dr. White, […]
My toddler hates bathing. What should I do?
Bathtime isn’t always bubbles and laughs for some parents. Bathing can mean a constant struggle – and many tears – to get their toddler in the tub. Toddlers go through many stages. Even those who once loved bathtime fun may all of a sudden develop a fear of baths or go through an unexplainable stage […]
Dr. Joel Davidson named Community Pediatrician of the Year
Dr. Joel Davidson not only recently celebrated his 15th anniversary with Akron Children’s, but he was also recently celebrated with the 2023 Arnold Friedman MD, FAAP Community Pediatrician Award by the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Davidson was honored for his work and passion to improve health care for all Ohio’s […]
Tips for preparing kids for shots
“Nothing is more important or impacts as many people as making sure that children are immunized,” said Dr. P. Cooper White, pediatrician and director of Locust Pediatric Care Group. Tips for preparing kids for shots Getting your child – or yourself – comfortable with a round of shots might be another story, however. But Dr. […]
Five Foolproof Ways to Break the Binky Habit
Pacifiers can be a blessing and a curse for many parents. An infant’s innate need to suck can make pacifiers a helpful solution for a fussy baby, but they also can create a struggle, especially when it comes time to take it away. “When babies are first born, one of the things they’re really good […]
