By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Heather Rotolo, LCSW, Clinical Director-Behavior Clinic at Penfield Children’s Center The death of a parent is never easy. Whether it comes after a long illness or happens unexpectedly, loved ones often go through a series of emotions to come to turns with 
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By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Penfield Children’s Center No matter how old your child is, it is never too late create a routine for him.  There are many benefits to establishing a routine for your child. Routines provide structure that help children feel secure, confident and ready to take on 
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By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center When children are between the ages of 3-12 years old, they may begin to experience nightmares or night terrors. While this is a common phenomenon, it can still be frightening or worrisome. Helping your child get through nightmares or night terrors can seem daunting, 
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By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center As busy parents, we all know how difficult it is to cook, clean, get all our errands done AND have enough time to do what we really want to do, play with our kids! As a mom of two small children, I make a 
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By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center While nosebleeds are common in children 3 to 10 years old, they can still be scary when they occur. However, they are rarely cause for alarm. Most nosebleeds in children are caused by nose picking or dry air and will stop on their own 
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By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center Being a stepparent can be very fulfilling. It can also be very challenging. The blending of families is often both beautiful and chaotic. According to kidshealth.org, the initial role of a stepparent is that of another caring adult in a child’s life, similar to 
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By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center While the summer months can be filled with hours of sunshine and endless play, they are also filled with insects. These pests pose more of a threat than you may think, and while we often dismiss mosquito bites and other such bumps, there is 
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By: Penfield Children’s Center From beanie babies to video games, there is always that one toy that every kid has to own. The most recent craze, fidget spinners, has been marketed as not only a toy, but also a device to help children with attention issues. They’ve been touted as 
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By: Kathleen Llaurado, Speech and Language Pathologist at Penfield Montessori Academy Is my child a “late bloomer” or does he have a language delay? The stages a child passes through in the development of speech and language are consistent.  However, the age when they hit these developmental milestones varies a 
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