Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Sarah Adams, MD, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Hudson, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “I have (#) kids, and we have been seeing Dr. (Sarah) […]
Inside a dirty diaper: Decoding baby poop colors
From insufficient nutrition to allergies and infections, so much about an infant’s health can be learned from inside a dirty diaper. It offers a wealth of information, but many moms find themselves spending too much time and energy analyzing and decoding their infants’ stool colors.
5 old-school remedies that could be dangerous for your grandbaby
Whether you watch your grandchildren regularly or occasionally, the personalized, loving care you provide them is a benefit that can’t be measured. But for grandparents who haven’t had to stay up to date on the constantly changing parenting safe practices, there’s a lot to catch up on. Many parenting practices and guidelines have changed from […]
What to do if you can’t find children’s pain reliever
The shortage of children’s over-the-counter medicines can cause stress and confusion for parents. Akron Children’s pediatrician Dr. Sarah Adams shares what you can do if you can’t find children’s pain reliever. To help make your child more comfortable, you can try using a cool compress or giving a lukewarm bath, Dr. Adams suggests. If you […]
Why do babies get so many ear infections?
Dr. Sarah Adams, pediatrician, helps explain why kids tend to get so many ear infections. Why do babies get ear infections more than adults? Well, most of it has to do with the fact that their immune system is not as strong and their anatomy is not developed as well as ours to help prevent […]
Kids and fears – how parents can help
It’s common for kids to experience fear. So, how can parents help their children navigate those fears? Dr. Sarah Adams provides some tips. Fears can be tricky It can be tricky to figure out if your child is developing a fear. In a young child, it might appear as temper tantrums. In an older child, […]
