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April 26, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby

Celiac Disease

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center These days, the topic of gluten has found its way into many conversations about health and weight-loss. Many diets have also popped up to support a food plan that does not include gluten, but focuses on …
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April 12, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

How to Treat Animal Bites

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Animals can be cute, cuddly and they can bite! According to the World Health Organization, about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year.  While pets cause most animal bites, kids (and adults!) can be …
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February 8, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

When to Call the Doctor

It can be difficult to know when your child needs to be seen by a doctor. You should always feel comfortable calling the pediatrician to see if he/she can provide advice over the phone or if it’s a good idea to bring baby in. Certain signs or symptoms in babies, …
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January 4, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Concerns That Your Child is Not Gaining Enough Weight

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Natalie Alcaraz, Health Project Coordinator and Registered Dietitian for the City of Milwaukee Health Department WIC Program We all love seeing our children grow. Watching the ruler stretch and the scale go up at each doctor’s visit reassures us …
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October 27, 2016Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

The Importance of Mental Health during Pregnancy and After Baby Arrives

By: Lisa Edwards, Ph.D., Dept. of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, Marquette University Ask any parent and they will tell you that the changes that come with having a baby are almost indescribable. There are hormonal fluctuations and lack of sleep, as well as lifestyle changes in daily activities and …
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October 12, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Safe Trick-or-Treating

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES October has a lot of fun things for us to do with our children like apple picking, visiting a pumpkin patch or maybe going for a hayride. For some families, October is also a fun time to dress up in costumes, celebrate Halloween, and participate …
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September 28, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Strep Throat

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center As kids return to school, they are sure to come home with their first bugs of the new school year. Strep throat, a bacterial infection, is most common in young children and teenagers and manifests itself …
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June 23, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Pink Eye

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Pink eye or conjunctivitis, is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection of the clear membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye.  It can also be caused by allergies associated with hay fever. When pink eye is …
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May 24, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

When your Child has a Peanut Allergy

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center According to the Mayo Clinic, a peanut allergy is one of the most common causes for a severe allergy attack. Reactions to peanut exposure for those who are allergic can range from a mild runny nose …
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May 12, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Anaphylaxis

Written by: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can happen very suddenly and must be treated immediately. If you feel that your child might be experiencing anaphylaxis, seek medical help right away. What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis …
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