Pediatric Anxiety and Allergy Research Clinic - PAARC

Parents with elementary age kiddos, this study is for you!

Researchers at Kent State University want to know about child health and the role of school. We’re interested in how information on child health impacts the way parents feel about health policy. Parents with a child between 5-12 years of age are invited to participate in this brief (~15 min) study.
Participants are eligible for a chance to earn a $20 Amazon gift card!
If interested, please click: https://kent.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7UlGqMhLmWAcBQW
** Not everyone will qualify**

While preparing to go back to school in the fall can be exciting, many children experience stress and anxiety around this transition. To learn more about “Back to School Anxiety” and ways to help your child with these worries visit: https://childmind.org/article/back-school-anxiety/.

Do you know someone who may be suffering from trichotillomania? Click here to learn about current treatment options for this disorder according to experts:https://www.bfrb.org/storage/documents/Expert_Consensus_Treatment_Guidelines_2016w.pdf

Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment. Mindfulness can help children reduce worry by being present- focused and accept and tolerate powerful emotions without acting on them. Click here to learn about 7 ways mindfulness can help children’s brains: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/suffer-the-children/201809/7-ways-mindfulness-can-help-children-s-brains

For young children, strong emotions can be confusing. Parents can help kids understand and cope with emotions by naming feelings, encouraging kids to express feelings, and teaching healthy coping skills. For additional resources related to helping kids understand emotions, visit: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/emotions/.

Guided Imagery can be a great way to relieve stress and practice relaxation. Try it out with this video from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital! 🐠

Guided Imagery - Age 6 to 12 Guided Imagery - Age 6 to 12, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

Check out our very own graduate student, Ashley Lahoud, speak with allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt about food allergy research!

Food allergy school policies - Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast! Does your kiddo's school have food allergy related policies? Are they helpful? This researcher is gathering and assessing the facts.

Often dismissed as bad habits, these behaviors can evolve into debilitating mental health conditions. Click here to learn more: https://www.bfrb.org/learn-about-bfrbs

Did you know these facts about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
To learn more about OCD in children and teens visit:https://iocdf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/OCD-in-Children-and-Teenagers-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Exciting news on Food Allergy policy!! Sesame will be required to be labeled on packaged foods

United States House of Representatives Passes FASTER Act for Sesame Labeling Action follows Senate passage on March 3; bill now goes to President Biden for his signature. Legislation requires that sesame be labeled on packaged foods; prioritizes food allergy research.

Everyone feels stressed sometimes! You can manage stress by taking time to relax and spending time with friends.

Visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/kidshealth/en/teens/stress.html to learn more!