We celebrated Black History Month and received an important new tool to assist in the ongoing pandemic, but still found time to spread a little love around the hospital in our top February “In the Moment” posts. We invite you to take a glance at the posts you may have missed, or a second peek […]
How to help your kids cope with divorce
There is no getting around that divorce is traumatic for children. But how parents handle a breakup has tremendous influence on children’s ability to cope with the emotional upheaval. Children fare better when parents are mindful of their behavior toward one another and their interactions with their children, said Dr. Susan Neilan, a child and […]
Bolivar family celebrates daughter’s recovery from aplastic anemia
Alayna Numbers looks like your typical, healthy and active 5-year-old with curly brown locks, lots of energy and an infectious smile that belies her recent battle with aplastic anemia, a rare condition where the body stops producing new blood cells, and if left untreated, can be fatal. While 2020 introduced social distancing and wearing masks […]
Learn how to keep your infant safe at Safe Sleep Academy
Learning more about how to keep babies safe when sleeping is now at your fingertips with the new Safe Sleep Academy online training module. Akron Children’s Hospital and the Molly Ann Gries Foundation have partnered to create the free program to educate parents and caregivers about best practices to prevent infant deaths due to unsafe […]
When will a vaccine be ready for my child?
The information in this post was updated at the time of publishing. Details are changing. Be sure to check back frequently for updates. As COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues, many parents are eager to learn when more vaccines will become available to others, especially their children. Dr. Eric Robinette, infectious disease physician at Akron Children’s […]
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 […]
