They say a baby changes everything but, as any mom knows, those changes begin long before baby’s arrival. There are obvious physical changes, but in the process of going to check-ups and preparing for baby, there are also psychological and emotional changes mom experiences that are often less talked about or, worse yet, kept silent. […]
Let’s start talking about feelings, kids’ mental health
For the past 2 years, Nancy Blanchard and Liz Yoho have been “parent partners” to families navigating their way through a child’s mental health crisis. “We sit down with parents and help them process their feelings in a supportive, non-judgmental way,” said Nancy. “Having a child admitted to our behavioral health inpatient unit is different […]
Talking to Kids About Terrorism and Tragedy
The recent Fort Lauderdale, Fla., airport shooting is a reminder that the sheer volume of media exposure of mass killings, terrorism and other horrible events can have a profound effect on kids many miles from the scene. Even if your kids don’t say anything after such a tragedy, it’s good to ask them about their […]
How Do You Develop Resilient Kids? Lead the Way.
As Georgette Constantinou sees it, the best way to help your kids overcome letdowns and failures is to be a role model of perseverance and problem solving − a nurturer and supporter, but not a fixer. Dr. Constantinou, a pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, believes the key to raising emotionally healthy children is teaching […]
Coming Back For Seconds:
Top 5 60-Second Positive Parenting Videos in 2011
Texting, social media, multi-player game systems and other advances in technology have created new challenges for parents as they try to guide their children into adulthood – not to mention more traditional problem areas such as messy rooms and whining. In 2011, Akron Children’s Hospital helped parents put these same technologies to good use by […]
