As we honor Pride Month, various LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) events and celebrations may get splashed across your child’s media screens, sparking difficult questions and conversations around the dinner table. So what better time than now to have these important conversations to expand your child’s understanding — and your own. “I’m a big […]
Akron Children’s helps transgender Ryace Boyer be her true self
Ryace Boyer is a 13-year-old from a small farming town outside Marietta, Ohio. Last fall, she took a huge step toward continuing her life as a transgender person, when she connected with the Center for Gender-Affirming Medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital. From an early age, it was clear to her parents that Ryace’s gender identity […]
Tips for preparing your teen for college in uncertain times
Every fall, millions of parents send their teens off to college, hopeful that they’ve done all they can to prepare their child for her next chapter in life. But, this year is presenting even more challenges for parents and students alike. Transitioning to college for the 2020-21 school year is going to be anything but […]
Transgender teen in Akron Children’s program hopes her story helps others
Florence Montecalvo came to terms with her gender identity after she was diagnosed with bone cancer in 7th grade. She underwent 18 rounds of chemotherapy and had 3 ribs removed. She identified as a gay man at that time, and after cancer came to realize she was not comfortable being a male. “The cancer for […]
Talk to your teen about vaping, but first learn the facts
The teen vaping epidemic may be more difficult to tackle than doctors, public health officials and parents might think because so many teens are already vaping. The myth that e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to smoking and the many ways vaping devices can be hidden in plain sight have also contributed to the emerging health […]
Akron Children’s Hospital returns to Akron Pride Festival as participant, sponsor
In the year since Akron Children’s Hospital made its first formal connection with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and other sexualities (LGBTQ+) community by participating in the 2018 Akron Pride Festival, a lot has happened. In June, Akron Children’s launched the Center for Gender-Affirming Medicine to help transgender and LGBTQ+ kids. The center includes […]
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