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March 15, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

Celebrating Springtime

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center March 12th was the start of Daylight Saving Time, and I do not know about you, but winter starts getting old pretty fast after the holidays, so the early days of spring are a welcome reminder that nicer weather is around …
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March 8, 2017Behavior & Discipline, Behavior & Discipline Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

What to do if Your Child is the Bully

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Penfield Children’s Center No parents ever want to get the call from school informing them that their child has been part of a bullying incident. Worse yet, finding out that your child is doing the bullying, can be even more difficult to digest. As a …
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March 1, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

Creating a Sensory Garden

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Maintaining a garden can be a lot of work, but it can also be a great way to relax and get some fresh air. Many children enjoy spending time in a garden, whether gardening or simply enjoying the view, because there …
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February 22, 2017Developmental Milestones, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Best Shoes for Little Feet

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Patty Cotter, PT, C/NDT, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Department Supervisor and Jayne Emerson, OTR, Penfield Children’s Center These days, stores abound with adorable baby shoes of all shapes and colors. It can be tempting to pick out the cutest furry boots …
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February 15, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

Letting Go and Loosening Up: When There Are Two Very Involved Parents

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Although as a whole, the world is starting to leave behind the idea that women are the primary caregivers of children and are embracing the idea of fathers or other family members being more involved in the day-to-day details of raising …
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February 8, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

When to Call the Doctor

It can be difficult to know when your child needs to be seen by a doctor. You should always feel comfortable calling the pediatrician to see if he/she can provide advice over the phone or if it’s a good idea to bring baby in. Certain signs or symptoms in babies, …
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February 1, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

What is Purple Crying and How Does it Relate to Shaken Baby Syndrome?

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Before I could take my son home from the NICU, there was a whole checklist of things that had to be done. Most of them were a variety of tests he had to pass to ensure he would be safe to …
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January 30, 2017Penfield Children's Centerby

CHANGING LIVES FOR 50 YEARS

On January 26, Penfield Children’s Center kicked off its year-long 50th anniversary celebration. More than 30,000 children have been served by Penfield staff during the agency’s half a century of care and many prominent individuals from the agency’s past and present were on-hand for our celebration. Founding board member, Barbara …
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January 26, 2017Home & Family, Home & Family Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Appropriate Technology Use for Children

How much technology use is too much for children? While certain programs and devices can enhance learning, it’s important to monitor the content and time spent closely to ensure your little one uses it in a safe and healthy way.
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January 18, 2017Growing Up, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Choosing a Doctor for Your Baby

A pediatrician is a doctor specializing in the medical care of children. It’s important to find a doctor who you feel is a good fit for your family so that you feel comfortable asking him/her questions as your child grows older.
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