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 […]
6 old-school remedies that could be dangerous for your grandbaby
More and more grandparents today are taking on child-care roles — and that’s a blessing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 10 percent of grandparents live with at least one grandchild. Whether you watch your grandchildren regularly or occasionally, the personalized, loving care you can provide them is a benefit that can’t be measured. […]
From A to Zzz’s: Safe sleep practices for your precious grandbaby
Some things never change when it comes to caring for your grandbaby. Cuddle baby, burp baby, bathe and dress baby, rock baby to sleep. But, there is plenty that has changed since you had your own child, especially when it comes to safe sleep practices. Sleep guidelines are one of the areas that have changed […]
New pediatrician Dr. Andrea Sims is thrilled to call our Fairlawn office home
Thrill seeking is one of the things Dr. Andrea Sims enjoys most in life. She’s been lava chasing on Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. She’s skydived multiple times and even paraglided off the cliffs of Taormina, Italy. But these adrenaline activities just don’t compare to the rush Dr. Sims gets when treating […]
Safe sleep for infants is as easy as Alone, Back, Crib – (VIDEO)
While plush toys and pillows look cozy in the crib, they may also contribute to an unsafe sleep environment. In this Children’s Channel video podcast, Sherry Blair, an injury prevention coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital, shares tips to help parents ensure a sound night’s sleep for the newest member of their family.
Through grief, couple embraces mission promoting safe sleep
Meagen Gries shares the tragic story about the death of her infant daughter, Molly Ann, every chance she gets. It’s her way of impressing on parents the importance of safe sleep practices. Just maybe, when a parent hears about how Molly died, a light will go on. Many loving and caring parents don’t appreciate the […]
