By: Olivia Johnson, RD, CD, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center We all know it’s important to eat fruits and vegetables throughout the day. But, are you feeling stuck in a rut, eating boring iceberg lettuce salads and munching on apples or bananas for a snack? Not only are there a 
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Biting among toddlers and young children is a common concern for parents. Understanding WHY children are biting is the first step to stopping it.
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By: Donald J. Beno, MD Many of us know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. In spite of advances made in treatment success, it’s still hard news to hear. Now image the person who has been diagnosed with cancer is your child. Every year about 15,700 parents hear that 
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By: Caroline Kupchella, Co-Founder, The Indika Alliance After spending hours escaping the cold with your preschooler, here are some fresh ideas to keep your little one active and outside during the winter months. These activities will teach children a wide range of skills, including fine and gross motor skills, strategic 
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By: Veena V. Gonuguntla, MD, Aurora Wilkinson Medical Clinic To help give new mothers clear guidance about breastfeeding, we want to clarify some myths on the topic. But first, let’s look at some facts about breastfeeding: a wonderful, nurturing connection between mother and child. The Center for Disease Control and 
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By: Mel Hendrickson, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Achoo! It’s that time of year again; everyone seems to be sick. The flu is easy to catch and easy to spread to others. Here are some tips and tricks for lessening your chances of catching the influenza virus and what to watch 
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By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs Books come in all shapes, sizes, colors and…reading levels. With so many to choose from, how can you find the right book for your child? While board books with lots of pictures are great for babies and toddlers, 
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By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Every child has his/her likes and dislikes and feelings toward what is exciting and what is stressful. From the moment your little one is born, he starts to develop his own personality characteristics. Is he easy-going, constantly fussy, comfortable with others holding him or 
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Join us for a Valentine’s Day Family Reading Night. Activities will include reading and arts and crafts. Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Time: 4:30-6:30 pm Location: Penfield Children’s Center – 833 N. 26th Street, Milwaukee Dinner and refreshments will be provided. Questions? Please contact Carma Clark (414.345.6335) or Michelle Rodriguez 
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By: Angela Tonozzi, MD, MS, Aurora Health Care in Elm Grove, WI Winter brings us brisk breezes, cozy sweaters, hot cocoa and, unfortunately, sometimes nasty outbreaks of viral infections. This year seems to be shaping up to be a bad one for norovirus. You and your family can get norovirus 
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