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October 12, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Safe Trick-or-Treating

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES October has a lot of fun things for us to do with our children like apple picking, visiting a pumpkin patch or maybe going for a hayride. For some families, October is also a fun time to dress up in costumes, celebrate Halloween, and participate …
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October 5, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

Screen Time Part 1 of 2: Maybe It’s Not So Bad

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center If we read any of the anti-screen hype these days, we can quickly come to think of screen time as the enemy, and feel immense guilt as we pull up an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on our phones and hand …
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September 28, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Strep Throat

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center As kids return to school, they are sure to come home with their first bugs of the new school year. Strep throat, a bacterial infection, is most common in young children and teenagers and manifests itself …
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September 21, 2016Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Importance of Early Literacy

Research shows that early literacy development begins in the first years of life. Introduce picture books to young children and act out the story to make reading fun!
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September 14, 2016Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Make a Bubble Solution at Home

By: KBB Outreach Team A few simple ingredients are all it takes to whip up your own bubble solution. You might already have everything you need at home! What you will need: 6 cups distilled water 1 cup liquid dish soap (preferably Joy or Dawn brands not labeled as “Ultra”) …
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September 7, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

Coping With Your Child’s Surgery

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center As a medical interpreter, I have been present at dozens of small surgeries and procedures, ranging from eye surgeries, heart catheterizations, c-sections, and biopsies to name a few. After witnessing so many successful outcomes and hearing doctors reassure their patients of …
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August 31, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

“Help Me Help Myself” Applying Montessori Principles at Home

By: Dana Howard, Lead Teacher, Penfield Montessori Academy Many people are surprised when they visit a Montessori primary classroom. They see children joyfully going about their work, sometimes for very long periods of time, without any signs of boredom or exhaustion. Visitors sometimes ask, “What’s the secret? Why are they …
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August 24, 2016Growing Up, Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Adaptive Mobility Devices for Children

A variety of mobility devices are available for children with disabilities. They aid in standing and walking, while providing support for a more independent lifestyle.
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August 17, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby

Waiting on a Diagnosis: My Preemie Isn’t “Just a Little Baby”

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center I will be the first to admit that until my son was born I had never really given any thought to what it meant to be the parent of a premature baby. As a medical interpreter I had some experience working …
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August 10, 2016Developmental Milestones, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Getting Ready for Kindergarten!

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES Getting ready for kindergarten can be both an exciting time and anxious time in a child’s life.  He may be excited because he is old enough to go to school, but he may be nervous about a lot of the unknowns that come with starting …
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