A best-selling children’s book called “The Rabbit Listened” shares a poignant message about the importance of empathy and presence in challenging times. The book, which was sent to Dr. Anya Kleinman’s son Jonah through the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library, inspired her and Dr. Julia Tanguay, who work together as pediatricians in the Akron and Mahoning […]
10 tips to help kids deal with school anxiety
For some kids, anxiety can be short-lived nervousness at the start of the school year. For others, school can be a constant source of stress that can lead to intense anxiety. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, school-related anxiety affects 2 to 5 percent of children and teens, commonly between ages 5 […]
This is how one observation helped save Owen’s sight
Owen Brandt is a bright-eyed and fearless 2-year-old so when the active little guy passed out a few times, his parents brought him to Akron Children’s for evaluation. During a 6-hour appointment at the Infusion Center for blood draws and testing, another condition came into focus – his eyes. “It was a long visit, but […]
Why vitamins don’t replace healthy foods
The good news is there’s no need to worry as long as she takes a daily multivitamin, right? Wrong. “Vitamins and other supplements are not a replacement for healthy eating,” said Amanda Gogol-Tagliaferro, a pediatrician at Locust Pediatric Group. “And, don’t expect vitamins to undo any nutritional no-no’s, such as fast food or convenience foods.” […]
New CNP Emily Martin takes inspiration from her heroic brother
Since a little girl, Emily Martin wanted to be “a doctor for kids.” But while working toward her goal as a pre-med major, her life and dreams took an incredible turn. Her family was involved in a horrific car accident that left her brother, Will, with a traumatic brain injury and wheelchair bound. In the […]
Is your child suffering from a behavioral addiction to technology?
When you hear the word addiction, many parents immediately think of cigarettes, and drug and alcohol abuse. But, there is a wide range of compulsive behaviors that kids can excessively use to the point of disrupting their daily lives. For some families today, parents are seeing an out-of-control attachment to technology use, such as compulsive […]