Safeguarding your child’s health is one of your most important duties as a parent. From the minute she enters this world, there are immunizations to track, well visits to schedule, milestones to monitor and illnesses to pamper. But as she grows up and enters adolescence, the way you and your child manage her health will […]
Know the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder in kids
Unfortunately, everybody knows somebody. It’s estimated 30 million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime, according to National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). At the earliest warning signs, it’s important to seek treatment immediately for better outcomes. Dr. Jessica Castonguay, medical director of the Eating Disorders Program at Akron Children’s, offers some guidance. […]
When ‘clean eating’ gets dirty
Clean eating has become the new buzzword in recent years. In an effort to eat healthier — and maybe even lose weight — teens are turning to whole foods or foods in their less processed states, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and high-quality dairy and animal proteins. As parents, it sounds like […]
Timely tips for the tattoo generation
People have tattooed their bodies for thousands of years. But with the dramatic growth of tattoos and piercings among teens and young adults, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued its first clinical report on the practices. Dr. Jessica Castonguay of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Akron Children’s explains why the guidelines are needed […]