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August 28, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionfruit, healthy, kids, nutrition, snacks, vegetablesby Shelby Schnell

Healthy Snacks for Kids

Although it’s easy to grab a prepackaged snack for your child, processed snacks lack proper nutritional value and are often high in sugar. But by devoting time to making healthy snacks easily accessible, good food can be within arm’s reach for your child. Preparing healthy snacks with your kids will …

August 21, 2013Autism, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksautism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, special needsby Shelby Schnell

My Child was Diagnosed with Autism. What’s Next?

When a child receives a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, parents often feel many emotions including sadness, anger, hopelessness and guilt. Other parents are simply relieved that they finally have a name for what has been affecting their child. Both these reactions are normal and parents are allowed to feel …

August 17, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Carehealth and wellness, kids, visionby Shelby Schnell

A Closer Look at Childhood Vision Impairment

When taking a closer look at the percentages surrounding childhood vision impairment, the statistics may be surprising. Some 60% of students identified as problem learners have undetected vision troubles. An estimated 80% of what we learn is through our vision. A whopping 85% of America’s pre-schoolers haven’t undergone a comprehensive …

August 14, 2013Birth-to-three, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Uncategorizedkids, pediatric, physical therapyby Shelby Schnell

Pediatric Physical Therapy

The goal of Pediatric Physical Therapy is to help children independently perform everyday gross motor skills like jumping and running and functional mobility skills like stair climbing and wheelchair mobility. Pediatric Physical Therapists work with children and their families to assist children in reaching their maximum potential to function independently …

August 13, 2013Family Dynamics, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksfamily, family activities, family dynamics, homeby Shelby Schnell

The Importance of Family Time

Family time is important. It increases a family’s bond, communication and health and well-being. However, with dual income homes, extracurricular activities and weekend events it can be difficult to find time to spend together as a family. Advances in technology have also put constraints on the time that families spend …

August 6, 2013Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Medically-Fragilehealth and wellness, medically fragile, prematurity, special needsby Shelby Schnell

Prematurity

A baby is considered premature if it is less than 37 weeks old at birth. A premature baby, or preemie, is not fully developed, meaning some vital organs may not be functioning to their full potential or not yet ready to operate at all. While a full-term newborn weighs about …

August 5, 2013Behavioral Disorders, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksbehavior, health, kids, Post Traumatic Stress Disorderby Shelby Schnell

How to Deal With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is diagnosed in children who have witnessed or been the victim of a significant trauma where someone’s life has been threatened or severe injury has occurred. Some examples include: physical abuse, sexual abuse, violence in the home, automobile accidents …

July 31, 2013Penfield Children's Centerby Shelby Schnell

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July 31, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Carefever, health and wellness, home, kids, sickby Shelby Schnell

Childhood Fevers

What is a fever? Fever is determined by a rectal temperature over 100.4 F or 38.0 C and is one of the most common reasons for child emergency rooms visits. Fever in a child may indicate serious illness, but more commonly fever is caused by infections that are easily treated. …

July 24, 2013Early Education, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blockschild development, kids, music, therapyby Shelby Schnell

The Effects of Music on Childhood Development

By: Alex Henze Since nearly the beginning of human history, music has been used as a force for healing. Aristotle taught that “When we hear (music and poetry) our very soul is altered.” From Hippocrates to Native American medicine men, people have long used singing and playing instruments to cure. …

Healthy Snacks for Kids

My Child was Diagnosed with Autism. What’s Next?

A Closer Look at Childhood Vision Impairment

Pediatric Physical Therapy

The Importance of Family Time

Prematurity

How to Deal With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

GET INVOLVED AND #GIVE4ADAY!

Childhood Fevers

The Effects of Music on Childhood Development

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