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September 25, 2013Family Dynamics, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , by

The Father-Child Relationship

One in three American children does not live with their biological father.* In the inner-city, these numbers are often much higher.  From a mental health perspective, children without fathers are at-risk for a variety of social/emotional concerns. These include: Poor school performance Drug use Teen pregnancy Crimes and violent acts …
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September 23, 2013Penfield Children's Centerby

REFLECTIONS FROM HARVARD – AN INSIGHTFUL WEEK FOR PENFIELD’S PRESIDENT, CHRISTINE HOLMES

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September 19, 2013Penfield Children's Centerby

TAKE A BOOK, LEAVE A BOOK

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September 18, 2013Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safety, , , , by

Child Proofing and Home Safety

When a baby starts to crawl, it is an exciting time for everyone.  Parents are thrilled to see their child hit an important developmental milestone and explore the surrounding world with wonder.  Unfortunately, there are many things for a curious baby to discover inside his own home that could be …
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September 13, 2013Growing Up, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, , by

Establishing Routines for Home, Bedtime and the Classroom

Routines give children a sense of security and help them develop self-discipline. As adults, we don’t realize the number of times per day our children’s routines are disrupted and how that can affect them. Every day, children experience developmental change without much upheaval, but environmental changes in routine need to be …
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September 11, 2013Birth-to-three, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parenting, , , by

Navigating Individual Education Programs for Children Turning Three

The following information includes tips for meetings, parental advice for participating and navigating IEPs, IEP goals, how to navigate paperwork, how to navigate the law, and negotiating strategies to get what you want and what your child deserves. Individual Education Program (IEP) Under U.S. federal law, IEPs can be developed …
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September 9, 2013Penfield Children's Centerby

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September 7, 2013Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , by

Behavior and Discipline

Discipline is a good thing. This is how children learn which behaviors parents want to see more of and which behaviors should be avoided. There are a few things parents should remember when thinking about discipline. First of all, children are human beings. They have their own minds, desires and plans. …
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September 7, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, , , by

Effective Stress Management for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Everyone has sources of stress in their lives.  Parents of children with special needs have a completely different list of stressors that can impact them.  Are they making the “right” decisions for their children?  Are their children going to be accepted?  For parents who struggle with the health and development …
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September 4, 2013Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Medically-Fragile, Uncategorized, , , by

When Your Child is Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

The first and arguably most important step to take when you discover that your child is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy is to educate yourself.  What exactly is Cerebral Palsy? According to Mayo Clinic, Cerebral Palsy is defined as a disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture that is caused by …
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