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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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January 11, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safety, Safety Espanolby

What is Frostbite?

By: Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center The winter months can be a great time for a multitude of outdoor activities, including skiing, snow trekking, sledding and building snowmen. Kids (and adults) often have a difficult time being cooped up for too long and a …
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January 4, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Concerns That Your Child is Not Gaining Enough Weight

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Natalie Alcaraz, Health Project Coordinator and Registered Dietitian for the City of Milwaukee Health Department WIC Program We all love seeing our children grow. Watching the ruler stretch and the scale go up at each doctor’s visit reassures us …
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December 28, 2016Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Soothe Your Baby

All babies cry in order to communicate. Learn how to soothe your little one by addressing his/her needs and following a variety of soothing techniques.
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December 21, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

What to Do When You Get Snowed In

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Winter is here, and while snow days and a white Christmas may be a dream come true for many children, playing in the frigid cold or driving on messy streets are not an adult’s idea of fun. Chances are, if you …
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December 14, 2016Growing Up, Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Celebrating Dual Holidays with Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center With the holiday season upon us, storefronts are aglow with Christmas lights, Hanukkah menorahs and food to help celebrate the winter festivities.  While many families who celebrate one religion might gather in their local churches, synagogues and other cultural meeting places, it is also …
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