One of the risks of playing sports is getting hurt. Obviously, some sports are more dangerous than others, but unfortunately, latest research shows ACL injuries are on the rise among young athletes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), ACL tears in kids ages 6 to 18 have increased about 2.3 percent each year […]
6 tips to balance school and sports
Anyone with young athletes at home knows how quickly daily schedules fill up. To help kids balance school, sports and fun, Allyson Weldon, PhD, sports psychologist at Akron Children’s suggests teaching kids time management early so they are better at it as they grow. “Time management is a hard skill for many people to learn, […]
Flu FAQ
Dr. Hanna Lemerman, pediatrician, gets a lot of questions from concerned parents about the flu shot. Here are the most common ones she hears and the answers. Why should I get the flu shot this year? This year will be a severe flu season. Getting the flu shot this year will help to protect you […]
Helping your child deal with grief
While death is a part of life, that doesn’t make it any easier to talk about. Death is a tragic event for both kids and adults alike. As parents, we naturally try to shield our children from the heartache and sadness by not talking about it. When in fact, avoiding the topic of what’s happened […]
COVID-19 pandemic and other factors lead to resurgence of childhood obesity
Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for poor health and chronic medical problems as they grow into adulthood. Akron Children’s Healthy Active Living program team sheds light on childhood obesity, COVID-19’s impact on the problem and what we as parents can do to help curb a widening obesity epidemic. Why is childhood obesity on the […]
Kids and fears – how parents can help
It’s common for kids to experience fear. So, how can parents help their children navigate those fears? Dr. Sarah Adams provides some tips. Fears can be tricky It can be tricky to figure out if your child is developing a fear. In a young child, it might appear as temper tantrums. In an older child, […]