It’s all fun and games until your toddler gets tired. The holidays are an exciting time for kids with gifts galore, visits from Santa, sweet treats, family gatherings and much more. But when you’re running from here to there, your little ones often get off schedule resulting in hungry, tired little Grinches. And that never […]
Juice, Water Can Help Ease a Child’s Constipation (VIDEO)
Although abdominal pain and blood in the stool could be signs of a more serious condition, the ever-popular “poop dance” is a sure sign that your child may be dealing with constipation. In this Children’s Channel video, Dr. Emma Raizman, a pediatrician at the Medina office of Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics, offers some tips to […]
New Pediatrician Puts Her Best Foot Forward
You’d never guess by looking at Dr. Emma Raizman’s ‘work’ shoes that she has dozens more at home to suit any situation she may find herself in – walking, dancing, beach-going, horseback riding and more. The fun-spirited pediatrician has traveled, skydived, rescued and danced her way through life but, at the end of the day, […]
8 Ways To Protect Your Baby From The Sun
When enjoying a summer day with your baby or taking her for a walk in the stroller, it’s important to protect her delicate skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. “The outer layer of babies’ skin is much thinner than the skin of older children and adults and there’s a greater surface area,” said Dr. […]
From Crib to Toddler Bed: 7 Tips For a Smooth Transition
Parents worry that freed from the confines of the crib rails, toddlers may repeatedly hop out of bed and prevent the family from getting a restful night’s sleep — or worse yet, wander the house at night and get hurt. For toddlers, sleeping in a regular bed all by themselves can be scary. They may […]
What to Expect at Your Child’s 4-Year Checkup
As your child gets closer to school age, well visits begin to transition. Your 4 year old is now enjoying more social interactions with her peers and gaining more independence each day. And as a parent, your concerns and challenges differ greatly from when your child was an infant or toddler. “We switch from more feeding, bodily […]
