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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. …

July 16, 2013Kohl’s Building Blocks, Uncategorizedby Shelby Schnell

How to Adapt Toys for Toddlers with Special Needs

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July 16, 2013How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingkids, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special needs, speech therapy, toysby Shelby Schnell

How to Adapt Toys for Toddlers with Special Needs

When deciding what toys to purchase for a child with special needs or what activities to attempt in the home, it is common to wonder if it is appropriate for the child. Many common child toys and activities can be adapted to meet the needs of all children in easy, …

July 14, 2013Birth-to-three, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blockskids, occupational therapy, special needsby Shelby Schnell

Occupational Therapy for Children

A child’s main job is to play and learn. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), occupational therapy helps children fully participate in daily activities or “occupations.” Occupational therapists evaluate and treat the physical well-being, psychological, social and environmental factors that may hinder a child’s ability to function. Occupational …

July 11, 2013Penfield Children's Centerby Shelby Schnell

PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER ROCKED AT SUMMERFEST!

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July 10, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutrition, Uncategorizedfood, health and wellness, healthy, nutrition, snacksby Shelby Schnell

Healthy Choices for Toddlers

Amy Bontempo, Family Programs Coordinator at Penfield Children’s Center Teaching good nutrition starts early in life. Set by example. A parent who chooses to live a healthy lifestyle will teach his/her child to do the same. Offer food choices from every food group, a collection of foods that share similar …

July 5, 2013Early Education, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksfamily, home, literacy, Reading to your childby Shelby Schnell

It’s Reading Time!

The ultimate goal of learning how to read is to build understanding. It is important to provide opportunities to read aloud to your child and inspire him or her to practice every day. Here are some tips to make reading time with your child an enjoyable and educational experience: Read …

June 28, 2013Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive ParentingRaising a child with special needsby Shelby Schnell

Remembering the Toy Analogy: A Parent’s Perspective on Raising a Child with Special Needs

As I sat down to write this, I didn’t realize what I was going to re-discover. As I stared at the computer to figure out what to share about my unique experience of parenting a child with special needs I was struggling with how to begin. In the eight years …

June 28, 2013Growing Up, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive ParentingDevelopment, early learning, kids, touchpointsby Shelby Schnell

The Benefits of Understanding Touchpoints – A Theory of Child Development by T. Berry Brazelton

Touchpoints is an evidence-based theory of child development that refers to periods in a child’s life where he or she starts doing something new after an old and predictable behavior stops, i.e., a child starts to walk shortly after he or she stops sleeping through the night. This theory is …

Childhood Fevers

The Effects of Music on Childhood Development

How to Adapt Toys for Toddlers with Special Needs

How to Adapt Toys for Toddlers with Special Needs

Occupational Therapy for Children

PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER ROCKED AT SUMMERFEST!

Healthy Choices for Toddlers

It’s Reading Time!

Remembering the Toy Analogy: A Parent’s Perspective on Raising a Child with Special Needs

The Benefits of Understanding Touchpoints – A Theory of Child Development by T. Berry Brazelton

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