It’s normal for young children to wake up 4 to 6 times during the night. But if they often want to crawl into bed with you, chances are no one is getting a good night’s sleep. For most kids, learning to sleep independently in their own bed is a skill that can be taught. Kacey […]
Tips to make a good night’s sleep a priority
If your child is tired or cranky during the day, sleep issues may be the culprit. Kacey Greening, Akron Children’s pediatric psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, offers some strategies to set your child up for sleep success. The first thing to do is look for signs that your child isn’t getting enough sleep. “Your […]
No more sleepy lectures: Akron Children’s makes safe sleep training fun and interactive
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 […]
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 […]
Hannah takes it all in stride
At 2 days old, Hannah Jabbour had surgery to close the half dollar-sized opening in the base of her spine, but only time would tell how spina bifida would impact her everyday life. “While in the NICU, Hannah also needed a shunt placed to drain the spinal fluid from her skull due to her hydrocephalus,” said Hilary, […]
