On a recent summer day, physical therapist Charles Miller took one of his day rehabilitation patients to Akron Children’s newly opened, inclusive playground for a therapy session. To the child, it felt like playtime, but to Charles it was a valuable and objective way for him to assess his patient’s level of independence and functional […]
Archives for August 2022
How to be the parent your student-athlete needs you to be
Being the parent your student-athlete needs you to be requires self-awareness, honesty, communications skills and tough love – What, that’s all? – according to an Akron Children’s sports psychologist. Allyson Weldon, PhD, provides some common scenarios and fundamental guidance for parents. Are they having fun? Is it their dream they’re living on the field, or […]
Akron Children’s named as a Best-in-State Employer by Forbes
Akron Children’s has been named to Forbes magazine’s Best-in-State Employers list. The award recognizes employers who excel at providing excellent employment opportunities at the local and national level. Forbes compiled the list by working with market research firm Statista to survey 70,000 U.S. employees across 25 industries. Statista collected direct recommendations from Children’s employees, as […]
Preschool prep: 5 ways to manage your own separation anxiety, mom and dad
You’ve spent the last several weeks preparing your little one for preschool. But while he’s ready for his first adventures as a school kid, are you ready for this change? Preschoolers aren’t the only ones who suffer from separation anxiety. For many parents of preschoolers, it’s the first time they are letting their child out […]
Breastfeeding for 3 is a journey
When Elizabeth Hayne saw her triplets, she was in love and also acutely aware of the development her babies still needed in the NICU at Akron Children’s. Born at nearly 32 weeks old, the babies relied on support from family and medical staff, as well as nourishment from mom. “I never thought about not breastfeeding them because […]
UA senior spends summer doing research alongside doctors who saved his life 4 years ago
As a member of Akron Children’s Summer Pediatric Research Scholars Program, Shem Miller spent his summer rounding with doctors and working on a research project in the PICU. He’ll be graduating college and plans a health care career. Quite the difference from four years ago, when he arrived at this same hospital by helicopter fighting […]
