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October 28, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal PerspectivesADHD, behavior, Development, kidsby Shelby Schnell

Early Intervention for Learning Challenges

It is estimated that between 15 and 18 percent of children have mental health problems and other brain-based challenges that interfere with learning. The most common of these are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity, Oppositional Defiance, Anxiety Disorders and a wide range of Learning Disabilities. Believe it or not, that is actually a …

October 21, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby Shelby Schnell

A Brief Guide to Childhood Eczema

Rashes can be a frequent occurrence for children. One common type of skin rash, called eczema, can be an ongoing cause of discomfort. In fact, 1 out of every 10 children will develop this type of skin condition. What is eczema? Eczema causes skin to become dry, red, and irritated, …

October 14, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

“Hand-foot-and-mouth disease” sounds like a scary term. Many caretakers become concerned when they hear their child’s pediatrician utter these words. In reality, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a very mild type of illness that is not a major cause for concern. Although it is highly contagious and is common amongst young children, …

October 7, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Personal Perspectivesby Shelby Schnell

The Benefits of Babywearing

Babywearing has been practiced around the world for centuries, but gained popularity in the U.S. in recent years. Take a look at your grocery store tabloids and you’ll likely spot a celebrity mom or dad wearing their baby proudly as paparazzi snaps shots of them purchasing fruit from their local …

September 30, 2015Growing Up, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectives, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

Talking to Children about Race

I remember being a young girl, pulling out crayon after crayon from their box, trying to find the perfect shade to fill in the skin color of the coloring pages in front of me. The problem was always the same; my skin color did not exist in that box. I …

September 16, 2015Behavior & Discipline Espanol, Home & Family Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Managing Behavior at Home

By: Becky Anderson Families who have children on the Autism Spectrum may be challenged with managing their child’s behaviors at home. These behaviors might include tantrums, aggression, and/or meltdowns. Behavior is often a form of communication and most typically serves a function. The first step in attempting to eliminate or …

September 9, 2015Early Education, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Helping Children with Cerebral Palsy Transition into the School Year

Jenna Gehrdes is a member of the Community Outreach team at Cerebral Palsy Guide. The organization provides free educational information, financial options and emotional support for parents and children affected by cerebral palsy. Whether this is your child’s first year or fifth, it’s important to make sure your child is …

August 26, 2015Developmental Milestones, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Developing Handwriting Skills

Did you know? Crawling, playing with blocks and learning the alphabet song actually help develop handwriting skills down the road. As your child gets older, finger painting and coloring with markers and crayons help fine tune motor skills and prepare your child for handwriting success!

August 24, 2015Penfield Children's Centerby Shelby Schnell

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August 21, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

Feeding Stages for Babies

Is your baby ready to sit in a high chair or eat solid foods? Learn about the stages of feeding development in children 6 months and older.

Early Intervention for Learning Challenges

A Brief Guide to Childhood Eczema

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Benefits of Babywearing

Talking to Children about Race

Managing Behavior at Home

Helping Children with Cerebral Palsy Transition into the School Year

Developing Handwriting Skills

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Feeding Stages for Babies

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