Give your child a head start for Kindergarten success by following these 7 simple steps!
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By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center As your child transitions back into school year, it’s time to start planning nutritious school lunches. It can be easy to get stuck in a rut and eat the same foods day after day, but with a bit of creativity, your child’s lunch will 
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By: Kari Walters, LPC, Kohl’s Building Blocks Program at Penfield Children’s Center Click here to view the narrative. 
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By: Casey Parr, Community Outreach and Marketing Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Research says that reading aloud to a baby is the most important thing to help them prepare for reading and learning.  Reading will help develop language skills, allow caregivers and babies to bond, and teach new concepts. Many times, 
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By: Casey Parr, Community Outreach and Marketing Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Involving your children with cooking should be fun! When children get some say in what they eat, they are more likely to branch out and try new foods. In the grocery store, you can give them a choice; encourage 
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By: Michaella Brickner, LPC-IT, Family Therapist in Training, Penfield Children’s Center, Behavior Clinic What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is focusing on the present moment and engaging in calming activities. Mindfulness helps a person think about the here and now in a positive way. Anyone can use mindfulness, even young children. Benefits 
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By: Michaella Brickner, LPC-IT, Penfield Children’s Center’s Behavior Clinic Click here to view the narrative. 
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