Steven Kuerbitz, MD, pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Akron Children’s, has never shied away from challenges. When he was young, Dr. Kuerbitz, his parents and siblings attended a church that had just installed a new pipe organ. He loved its sound. Although he was only 15, he decided he wanted to learn to play this grand […]
Tips for preparing kids for shots
“Nothing is more important or impacts as many people as making sure that children are immunized,” said Dr. P. Cooper White, pediatrician and director of Locust Pediatric Care Group. Tips for preparing kids for shots Getting your child – or yourself – comfortable with a round of shots might be another story, however. But Dr. […]
Why doesn’t my child listen to me?
Asking a child to pickup his toys is a common request, but when a parent has to ask 5 times and he still doesn’t listen, one begins to wonder – is this typical behavior or is there a reason why he’s not listening? “Kids not listening can take on many forms and is made complicated […]