As a parent, talking to kids about politics can often feel like tricky waters to navigate. In our discomfort, it may seem easiest to avoid it altogether and pretend our kids are unaware of what is taking place in the world around them. But, discussing politics with your child can help address their anxiety, as […]
Welcome Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, Lois C. Orr Endowed Chair in Pediatric Psychiatry
This spring, Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, joined Akron Children’s as the new Lois C. Orr Endowed Chair in Pediatric Psychiatry and director of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Her arrival comes at a critical juncture as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Office of the U.S. Surgeon […]
Help your child build a healthy relationship with social media
Social media is a big part of just about every teenager’s social life. It’s estimated 92 percent of teens in this country are active on at least one social media platform, such as YouTube, TikTok or SnapChat, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Social media influences youth in a variety of ways — for […]
Teenage blues vs. depression: How to tell the difference
Being a kid isn’t easy business. Children and teens face new challenges and social pressures often. Not to mention, their growing bodies are changing rapidly, which may cause feelings of sadness or frustration due to the hormonal changes associated with puberty. With all of these stressors on your child’s life, it can be difficult to […]
Does your child struggle to sit still and listen? Find out if it could be ADHD
At times, all kids have trouble paying attention, listening, sitting still or waiting their turn. But for kids who have ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), they have trouble with these things almost all the time. ADHD is a brain disorder that can affect a child’s attention and self-control, and therefore, they have a harder time staying focused. […]
When does anxiety cross the line to become a disorder?
You are on a diving board looking below at the deep end of the pool. You are about to deliver a speech. It’s the first day of a new job. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. But when does that anxiety cross the line to become an anxiety disorder? Dr. Laura Markley, who is […]