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March 13, 2019Autism Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

What’s Key To Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder

By: Jeffrey W. Britton, MD, Aurora Health Care If you’re a parent, when your baby was born did you count fingers and toes? That’s a common first check of a child’s wellbeing. A check that’s more difficult to do is to determine if your child has a neurological or development …
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March 6, 2019Kohl’s Building Blocks, Uncategorizedby

Teach your Child to Blow His Nose

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center There are certain things we do everyday as adults that we don’t think about including tying our shoes, preparing food and…blowing our noses. They may seem like mundane, easy tasks to us, but to a child just learning, they can be a lot more …
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February 27, 2019Early Education, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Kid Science: Rainbow Jars

By: Rebecca Michelsen M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs Kids of all ages love science experiments and learning along with your child is a great way to spend quality time together. If you’re looking for a creative experiment with ingredients you can find around the house, making …
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February 20, 2019Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby

Living a Simple Life with Kids

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Can the words “simple living” and “kids” be used in the same sentence? Sure they can! In fact, creating a simple, more organized home and lifestyle for your family will not only lessen your stress as a parent, but it will also make everyone …
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February 13, 2019Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

What is Prader–Willi Syndrome?

By: Sherita Greer, Special Events and Volunteer Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center As the parents of a child diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), my spouse and I quickly became extremely knowledgeable in PWS management. Our son, herein referred to as Q, was born full term, during the spring of 2007. Given …
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February 6, 2019Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

What is Croup?

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Michelle Benz, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Typically occurring in young children, croup most often develops from a virus and causes a child’s airways to swell. A telltale sign of croup is usually a “barking cough” and a raspy voice.  While most cases …
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January 30, 2019Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting Espanolby

The After-School Meltdown – Calming Kids as they Walk through the Door

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Does your child melt down the second he walks through the door after school or daycare? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. It’s common for your little one to be happy and talkative when you pick him up, only to have his positive …
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January 22, 2019Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Living Well with Epilepsy—How We Treat It

By: Umang M. Shah, MD, Aurora Health Care Epilepsy. If you’re not familiar with this disorder, it’s pretty common. In fact, one in 26 of us will be diagnosed with epilepsy. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with the condition every year. What Is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a brain, or neurological, …
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January 16, 2019Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

7 Important Winter Safety Tips for the Family

By: Lisa K. Seefeld, MD, Aurora Health Care Different times of the year come with different health challenges. While summer can mean heat-related ailments and injuries from outdoor activities, the winter season brings dangerously cold temperatures and icy conditions. Let’s take a quick look at your winter health risks and …
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January 9, 2019Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby

Fire Safety with Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center It’s important to teach fire safety to children of all ages, as a fire in the home can happen at any time of the day, including in the middle of the night. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 1,319,500 fires occurred in 2017 …
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