Ten years ago, having made it through fertility treatments and a threatened miscarriage, I was finally allowing myself to be excited that we were a little over halfway to our anticipated due date. We didn’t want to know if we were having a boy or a girl so, when I went into premature labor at […]
Akron Children’s heroes give us something to cheer about – then and now
As the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay gets ready to kick off its virtual marathon, Akron Children’s is placing a spotlight on past heroes who have helped bring spirit and inspiration to the race route since “hero zones” debuted at the race in 2016. Hero zones are a welcomed feature along the […]
4 ways to keep your child’s heart healthy
February is American Heart Month. In celebration, we typically hear messages about how adults can lower their risk for heart disease. But, research shows cardiovascular disease can begin in childhood. So, let’s talk about heart-healthy habits kids can develop now to hopefully avoid heart disease as they age. Kids are more likely to stick to […]
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