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September 30, 2019Behavior & Discipline, Behavior & Discipline Espanol, Behavioral Disorders, Early Education, Health & Wellness, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Parenting Tips Espanol, Positive Parentingby

Moody Kids

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center No child is happy-go-lucky 100% of the time. And, it’s important to honor all of your child’s emotions because it’s healthy to express happiness, sadness, anger and excitement. But, if your little one seems to respond negatively often, it might be time to intervene, …
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September 5, 2019Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tipsby

5 Things Parents Should Know About Enterovirus

By Angela Tonozzi, MD, MS, Aurora Health Care What is Enterovirus EV-D68? Enteroviruses are very common respiratory illnesses that typically display symptoms of a cold. People tend to experience these viruses during the summer and fall months. EV-D68 infections are a smaller, less common subset of enteroviruses. They are usually …
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August 29, 2019Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tipsby

The Overwhelmed Parent

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center We’ve all been there. From parenting to work to taking care of the house – life can become overwhelming! And, when you as the parent don’t get any down time, the demands of being mom and dad can be very stressful. It’s important to …
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August 19, 2019Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tipsby

Benefits of Kangaroo Care

By: Josie May, Penfield Children’s Center Kangaroo Care: What is it? The term “Kangaroo Care,” also known as “skin-to-skin,” was created for its similarities to how kangaroos and other marsupials carry their young in their pouch. Kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin contact, provides a nurturing environment that can benefit both infant …
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August 19, 2019Early Education, Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Preventative Careby

Backpack Safety: How Much Is Too Much for Kids?

By Suzanne Kletch, DPT, CFS, Aurora Health Care When kids go back to school, it’s an ideal time for parents and students to remember the importance of backpack safety. What’s the danger of backpacks? Their weight! As the kids pack up their homework, all those books and papers can get …
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June 5, 2019Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby

The Perfect Picnic for your Child

Posted by Stephanie Shabangu on June 5, 2019 By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Picnics in the park are a fun way to bring the family outdoors and spend quality time together. They can also provide a nice “clean-up the crumbs” break for mom and dad! But, it’s important to …
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January 9, 2019Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby

Fire Safety with Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center It’s important to teach fire safety to children of all ages, as a fire in the home can happen at any time of the day, including in the middle of the night. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 1,319,500 fires occurred in 2017 …
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December 26, 2018Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

The Difference Between Awareness and Acceptance

By: Sara Van Deurzen, Site Coordinator, Gigi’s Playhouse As a site coordinator for a local Down Syndrome Achievement Center, my eyes and my heart are re-opened every day. Since being here, I have become more aware of the amazing individuals and their families who routinely walk through our doors and …
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September 19, 2018Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

8 Parent Tips To Help Children Cope with Trauma

By: Munther A. Barakat, PSYD, Aurora Health Care Unfortunately, some degree of trauma is a fact of life for many kids these days. The media is full of stories that can cause children to become anxious, stressed or fearful:  shootings, school violence, natural disasters, and conflicts abroad.  Closer to home, …
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August 29, 2018Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Is Your Child Afraid of Dogs?

By: Heather Rotolo, LCSW, Clinical Director-Behavior Clinic, Penfield Children’s Center Everyone has fear. Whether it is public speaking or heights, fear helps us survive. If we didn’t have fear, we might take unnecessary risks such as running into the street without looking for cars. Fear helps us make rational decisions. …
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