Akron Children’s doesn’t take safe sleep lightly. In an effort to ensure all babies slumber safely, Akron Children’s incorporates safe sleep training to help employees educate parents on safe sleep practices and ensure all guidelines are modeled hospital wide. Unfortunately in Ohio, 3 babies die each week in unsafe sleep environments, but most sleep-related deaths […]
Is CBD safe for battling kids’ sleep problems?
Getting kids to fall asleep at night is an age-old battle. Just one more drink? One more hug? Kids will try anything to stall and stay up a little later. To help kids combat anxiety, hyperactivity and more easily settle in at night, some parents are turning to supplements that contain CBD, a chemical extracted […]
How to get your child to sleep in their own bed
It’s normal for young children to wake up four to six times during the night. But if they often want to crawl into bed with you, chances are no one is getting a peaceful night’s sleep. For most children, learning to sleep independently in their own bed is a skill that can be taught. “Parents […]
Akron Children’s welcomes the following new providers
Psychiatry and Psychology Kelsey Brocker, PsyD, has joined Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley as a pediatric psychologist. Dr. Brocker will see patients in Akron Children’s Healthy Active Living Program, which brings together a multidisciplinary team to care for children and teens diagnosed with childhood obesity and related health issues. Dr. Brocker will also serve the clinical […]
Working at Akron Children’s aligns with Dr. Kelsey Brocker’s goals and aspirations
Dr. Kelsey Brocker, a pediatric psychologist, considers joining Akron Children’s to be a stroke of good luck. It started with a chance encounter in Georgia. “I was discussing my professional goals and aspirations with my parents,” she said. “We were at a restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, where I was born and raised. Someone approached our […]
Dr. David Drees is armed with passion, resilience to battle sleep problems in kids
David Drees, MD, pursues his work much like his hero, Winston Churchill, did: with great courage, resilience and humility, while having compassion for his fellow man — or kids, in Dr. Drees’ case. It’s evident in his daily mission to help kids win the battle against sleep disorders. He sets kids up for success by […]
