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 […]
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Dr. Susan Myers’ work abroad well prepares her for new role as pediatrician
The life and practice of Susan Myers, MD, has forever changed for the better after spending more than 20 years in Papua New Guinea diagnosing and treating patients in dire need. She recognizes firsthand the importance of being more sensitive to peoples’ needs, and understanding each patient’s unique experience and environment in order to provide […]
Taking our collaboration for Zips athletes to the next level
Building on a 30-year foundation of providing sports-related health services to University of Akron (UA) student-athletes, our expanded collaboration includes a visionary sports health center that will open later this year. As the Official Sports Health Provider for Akron Zips Athletics, the Akron Children’s Sports Health team is dedicated to keeping approximately 500 UA student-athletes […]
Start the year off right with this back-to-school checklist
Many things are running through a parent’s mind this time of year. Back-to-school chaos and excitement are beginning, but a simple checklist can keep everyone on track and set the tone for the year – parents and kids alike. Pediatrician Jennifer Dwyer shares how her family is getting ready for a healthy, safe and happy start to the school year.
Teens and sleep: 7 tips to help your teen sleep better at night
Sleep often takes a back seat to teenagers’ busy activity and social calendars. But what they may not realize is just like exercise and nutrition are important for healthy bodies, so too is a good night’s rest. “Teens are going through puberty and rapid body changes, and still growing and developing in a lot of […]
Funding allows Palliative Care to offer adaptive footwear at no cost to Akron Children’s patients
Six-year-old Evelyn Horsfall has lived in northeast Ohio all her life but has never been able to play in the snow. This winter was different. For the first time, Evelyn played with her siblings in the snow in a pair of winter boots that stayed on securely. Evelyn, who has spastic cerebral palsy, wears leg […]