This past year has been anything but easy for parents and families alike. With an ongoing pandemic, there’s no better time than now to begin practicing self-care and wellness strategies to promote resilience in children. Resilience teaches kids the skills to cope, how to recover from hardships with confidence and optimism, and better prepares them […]
Do’s and don’ts when talking to kids about weight
No doubt, the pandemic has set us back in the fight against weight gain. Many children — like adults — packed on extra pounds this past year. Organized sports, extracurriculars and play dates were cancelled, playgrounds closed, daily routines relaxed and kids home with more time for screens. Combine these factors and you end up […]
No more excuses: The COVID-19 vaccine is your best defense
Myth: COVID-19 has a 99% survival rate, so it is safer to skip the vaccine. Fact: Surviving and thriving are very different. COVID-19 can linger for months and cause long-term damage to major organs, including the lungs, heart and brain. Even young, healthy individuals who had mild symptoms suffered from organ damage. The vaccine is […]
The COVID-19 vaccine: What parents need to know
The information in this post was updated at the time of publishing. Details are changing quickly. Be sure to check back frequently for updates. After nearly a year of interruptions in every aspect of our lives — work, school, social events and the like — parents finally have some good news: a COVID-19 vaccine. The […]
This year’s holiday must-haves, pandemic-style
The holidays are going to look a lot different than in years past, so why not think differently when putting together your children’s gift lists this year? The global pandemic has impacted all of us in every way — physically, emotionally and socially. With kids’ daily routines uprooted, social activities limited or cancelled, and an […]
Donor’s annual toy shopping spree for Akron Children’s patients is now online – and you’re invited to join
This will be the 6th year that Bobby Ina works his magic at Akron Children’s Hospital during the holiday season. He doesn’t wear a red suit or have a beard, but you could definitely make the comparison. Ina, who owns Metropolis Consulting LLC, a government relations firm based in Fairlawn, has been gathering friends and […]
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