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February 14, 2018Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

We Bust 5 Common Myths About Breastfeeding

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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February 7, 2018Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Shoo the Flu

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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February 2, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby

The Five Finger Rule for Choosing a Book

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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January 24, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

How to Raise an Adaptable Kid

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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January 18, 2018Penfield Children's Centerby

VALENTINE’S DAY FAMILY READING NIGHT

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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January 17, 2018Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

What You Need to Know: Your Family and Norovirus

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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January 10, 2018Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

How to get Rid of Diaper Rash

By: Shelli Samson, NI, Penfield Children’s Center’s Special Care Nursery Ouch! One of the most unpleasant and ever-occurring problems for babies is diaper rash. While a slight red bottom might go unnoticed by your little one, a more extensive rash can itch, burn or even hurt. There are many reasons …
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January 3, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Your Baby’s First Check-Up

By: Shelli Samson, NI, Penfield Children’s Center Around 3-5 days after your baby comes home from the hospital, the pediatrician will request the first well baby check-up. This appointment can usually be scheduled while still in the hospital after giving birth. The purpose of this appointment is to make sure …
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December 27, 2017Home & Family, Home & Family Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

All About Newborns – Frequently Asked Questions

By: Shelli Samson, NI, Penfield Children’s Center’s Special Care Nursery After spending time with doctors and nurses in the hospital, parents are often excited and a bit apprehensive to bring home their newborn. Below is a collection of common questions parents ask about the first few weeks home with their …
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December 20, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

The Impact of 2nd and 3rd Hand Smoke on Children

By: Shelli Samson, NI, Penfield Children’s Center By now, we’ve all heard about the dangers of smoking. In addition to tooth decay, lung cancer and COPD, smoking causes pneumonia, emphysema and a wealth of other diseases.  For children breathing in this smoke, the effects can be very harmful. According to …
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