As summer memories fade and kids settle into their back-to-school routines (whatever that may look like), getting a flu vaccination should be at the top of your family’s to-do list this fall. But many families are wondering if it’s even necessary to get the flu shot this year because of all the extra safety precautions […]
What you need to know about face masks in the classroom
If and when kids return to the classroom this fall, kids can expect a whole list of guidelines to follow to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Whether your child has started out in the classroom or you’re hoping she gets there soon, one of the most challenging precautions for kids will be wearing a […]
Tips for families on how to navigate the pandemic (series: part 4 of 5)
There’s truly no one-size-fits-all solution for families navigating our new normal amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While one family can’t wait to stuff the pool floats in the car and head to the pool, another frets that their very young children will touch every surface possible with their hands while in public spaces. Finding a comfort […]
5 active, outdoor games to entertain your toddler all summer long
With COVID-19 still looming, there’s much uncertainty about what this summer is going to look like for many families. Vacations are being canceled, and the usual summer hot spots for entertainment are shuttered. What are parents to do when it comes to entertaining their toddlers all summer long? Amy Chand, exercise physiologist for Akron […]
Think “up & away” when it comes to medication safety for kids
Pain medications are the single most frequent cause of pediatric deaths reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers. Between 2014 and 2018, pain medications accounted for 20% of poisoning deaths in children younger than 6 years. Now that kids are home for the foreseeable future due to Ohio’s school closings and stay-at-home order amid the recent […]
10 ways to beat boredom and keep families busy amidst COVID-19 pandemic
All Ohio schools closed. Bars, restaurants eat-in dining rooms shuttered. Sports and other events cancelled. COVID-19 has changed every family’s daily routine, activities and even their spring break travel plans for the foreseeable future. We’re quarantined in our homes with no place to go. Parents are stressed, while kids are fighting boredom. Now what? “Through […]
