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July 8, 2015Down Syndrome, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , by

Instilling Good Behavior for Children with Down Syndrome

Your child with special needs is 36 months old and you are preparing to transition from Birth-to-Three services into an early childhood program. When researching early childhood settings (home, preschool or public school), it is important to think about what your child should achieve by the end of the program. …
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July 1, 2015Family Dynamics, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , , by

How to Deal with Sibling Rivalry

Sibling rivalry is often caused by brothers and sisters fighting for the attention of their parents. The typical onset of sibling rivalry is shortly after the birth of the second child. The oldest child may have difficulty understanding that the parents must now divide their attention amongst several children, resulting …
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June 24, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectives, , , by

Finding a “Normal Day” with a Special Needs Child

If you would ask parents what their greatest challenges are, many of them will mention managing the family’s time, energy, and resources.   This becomes an even greater challenge in a family with a child with a special need. In a special needs family, there are numerous doctors, therapies and insurance …
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June 17, 2015Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Play, , , , by

Why We Play

A child’s play zone, whether it is in the home or classroom, can look like a free for all at times. A world full of movement and noise, of colors, textures, smells, and sounds, it’s a world where princesses build structures alongside superheroes, which turn into monsters just long enough …
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June 15, 2015Penfield Children's Centerby

HAND-WASHING FUN WITH MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

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June 10, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Proper Positioning for Babies

Back to sleep, tummy to play! It’s important to frequently change a baby’s positioning in order to strengthen neck muscles and reduce the occurrence of torticollis (tilting of the head or difficulty turning his/her neck).
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June 3, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parenting, , , , by

The Colic Survival Guide

All babies cry. Crying is the main way that a baby communicates her needs before she starts to use language. If baby is hungry, tired, sick, uncomfortable, or has a soiled diaper, crying is a completely normal occurrence. But what about those babies who seemingly cry for no reason, sometimes …
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May 27, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectives, by

Handling Your Child’s Food Allergies – A Primer

One of the scariest times in my life was when my husband Jonathan and I found out that our daughter Alex has severe food allergies. The reaction itself (hives all over her body and a swollen eye) was scary enough, but learning to live with food allergies was just as …
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May 20, 2015Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, Preventative Care Espanol, , , by

Asthma in Children

Mel Hendrickson and Kelsey Rinzel Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the airways. In children, it is the leading cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and missed school days. Asthma can be a life threatening disease if it is not properly managed. Symptoms of Asthma Frequent coughing spells …
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May 14, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Does Your Child W-Sit?

Does your child w-sit? While it’s OK for your child to move in and out of the w-sit position, it’s important to encourage him/her to change positions while playing. This allows your child to strengthen core muscles and reduce strain on hips and knees.
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