Even before green leaves turned red and yellow, even before the evening temperatures dropped below the 60s, and even before the grocery stores stacked giant bags of miniature chocolate bars sky high, parents began talking about Halloween 2020. What would it look like? Could kids go trick or treating? How about the beloved school parties […]
Is it the flu or COVID-19?
If your child has ever had a fever, you know the wait for it to break can feel like forever. But, now, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the wait may also bring more time to worry about what may be causing the fever in the first place. While much is still being learned about COVID-19, researchers and […]
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 […]
Quarantine vs. Isolation: Pediatrician clarifies COVID-19 guidance
It’s important to know the difference between “quarantine” because of a possible exposure to COVID-19 and “isolation” because a person is diagnosed and sick. Understanding these terms and following the guidance associated with each are critical steps for containing further spread. Dr. Hanna Lemerman, an Akron Children’s Hospital pediatrician in Fairlawn, explains how these terms […]
Has COVID-19 become the new modern-day cooties?
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and has disrupted so many of our lives as we know it. For kids, the uncertainty of what this school year will bring, their activities cancelled or severely modified, mandatory mask wearing and social distancing has left some feeling scared, anxious or at the very least unhappy. Stress […]
A new normal: How kids can best present themselves in virtual classrooms
Returning to school for the 2020-21 school year is going to be anything but normal and will look at lot different than in years past. As COVID-19 cases continue to remain high across Ohio, many districts are moving to online instruction. Videoconferencing tools, such as Zoom or WebEx, can enhance student-teacher interactions while students learn […]
