For 10 years, Akron Children’s has been supporting Haitian pediatric heart patients through a partnership with St. Damien Pediatric Hospital, and the milestones achieved along the way are nothing short of life-changing. How it all started After a devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake ripped through Haiti in 2010, Akron Children’s staff visited the island country to care […]
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Why new mom’s mental health matters
Pregnancy is a joyous, celebratory time, but for many new moms, it can also be a very distressing and difficult time. From the moment a woman discovers she’s pregnant, she is often faced with immense biological, emotional, financial and social changes. Then once baby arrives, a woman must recover physically from childbirth and adapt to […]
Pregnancy to parenthood: 5 tips for a smoother transition
For many couples, a positive pregnancy test brings about excitement and pure joy. It’s confirmation they’re expanding their family and transitioning from couple to parents. But bringing baby home can be just as exhausting as it is exhilarating. A new baby will turn your lives upside down — and not just for weeks, but for […]
Easy healthy eating tips for the whole family
Healthy eating has benefits but as most parents know, it can be a struggle to get your family to adopt healthier menu changes. Akron Children’s registered dietitian Abbey Granger shares what you can do to help your family make healthier food choices, why healthy choices go beyond eating fruits and vegetables and much more. Healthy […]
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 […]
Parenting program led by Dr. Sarah Adams is honored for furthering Ohio AAP’s mission
For the last three years, Dr. Sarah Adams has served as medical director of the Ohio American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Parenting at Mealtime and Playtime Program, which provides resources for pediatricians to use during routine well child visits. Dr. Adams is a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Hudson. The Parenting at Mealtime and Playtime […]