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May 31, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

Preventing Vehicular Heatstroke

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center My husband has always joked that I am scared of everything, and this has never been more true than since we became parents. I feel like there are constant fears going through my mind, and while some are completely normal, sometimes …
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May 24, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

What is Impetigo?

By: Stephane Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Caused by a bacteria, impetigo is a skin infection that most commonly appears as sores around a child’s mouth and nose, and can also show up on the hands and feet. These sores can rupture easily …
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May 17, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Keeping Kids Hydrated

As we approach the summer months, it’s important to make sure kids are staying hydrated. It can be easy for your active little one to forget to drink enough water, especially when he is busy playing outside during the warm summer months. And, it can be difficult to track how …
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May 12, 2017Penfield Children's Centerby

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AT PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER

Penfield Children’s Center and Summerfest are celebrating 50 years! In honor of both our anniversaries, Summerfest brought Jahmes Tony Finlayson to perform for us this morning. The kids enjoyed learning about African drums, shakers and many other instruments. They also listened to songs that taught about African American history and …
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May 10, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Lyme Disease in Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Lyme disease is caused by an infection from a tick bite. When the bite occurs, bacteria is injected into the body, causing the disease. While Lyme disease is not chronic, further complications can develop if your …
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May 3, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

The Difference Between Consentir and Chiquiar: Parenting Advice from my Mom

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center While I admit I am one that gets a little ruffled when people I am not very familiar with try to give me parenting advice, I do listen intently when the advice comes from someone I know and respect, like my …
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April 26, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby

Celiac Disease

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center These days, the topic of gluten has found its way into many conversations about health and weight-loss. Many diets have also popped up to support a food plan that does not include gluten, but focuses on …
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April 19, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

Traveling With Young Children

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Although my husband’s family lives near us, my parents and siblings live about a two hour drive away, and I have always made a point of going to visit them at least one weekend out of the month. I knew those …
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April 12, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

How to Treat Animal Bites

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Animals can be cute, cuddly and they can bite! According to the World Health Organization, about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year.  While pets cause most animal bites, kids (and adults!) can be …
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April 5, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

Why Age-Appropriate Expectations are Important

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center I love being a parent, but I also sometimes really miss parts of my life before being a parent. It is not so much the alone time or the staying up late and getting up at a time of my choosing …
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