Anxiety isn’t just something adults face: It can affect children of all ages. Here are 5 tips to help you nurture your child’s mental health: Talk about it Dr. Joey Korah, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Mayfield Heights, recommends starting mental health conversations early and keeping them going. “More people are discussing mental health […]
5 ways to reduce the risk birth defects
January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, learn how to reduce the risks. Facts Birth defects are conditions present at birth that may adversely affect an individual’s health by changing the body’s shape or functioning. They can affect general health, how the body develops or how […]
How to spot a vision problem in your preschooler
Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of any child’s development. At this age, your preschooler is developing hand-eye coordination and visual perception, which is necessary for reading and writing. Everyday tasks such as building with blocks, coloring and playing ball all improve your child’s visual abilities. That’s why it’s important your children’s […]
MyChart Mobile puts your family’s health care at your fingertips
We understand our patient families are doing more and more from the palm of their hands — from ordering pizza to arranging rides to scheduling haircuts — and we want to meet that need in health care, too. That’s why Akron Children’s has made many of the same trusted MyChart services you access by computer […]
How to talk to kids about responsible use of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is trickling its way into our everyday lives and changing the way we work, communicate and enjoy entertainment. And not just our lives: Teens are embracing AI tools at an accelerated pace, similarly to how they were early adopters of social media. In fact, a recent report by Common Sense Media shows […]
Seven ways to help your kids build an attitude of gratitude
When kids feel and express gratitude, they experience more happiness, optimism and trust. Dr. Bilge-Johnson offers 7 ways you can help kids foster more gratitude, appreciation and joy.
