Pediatric Anxiety and Allergy Research Clinic - PAARC

01/10/2022

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**

08/14/2021

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/.

07/21/2021

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

07/21/2021

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

07/08/2021

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/.

06/03/2021

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, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

05/19/2021

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

Does your kiddo's school have food allergy related policies? Are they helpful? This researcher is gathering and assessing the facts.

05/09/2021

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

04/29/2021

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

04/16/2021

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

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.

04/04/2021

Deep breathing can help reduce stress. This follow along video demonstrates a deep breathing technique called box breathing.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YFdZXwE6fRE

03/26/2021

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!