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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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July 22, 2015Behavioral Disorders, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , , , by

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by a set of behaviors that are often negative, disrespectful, disobedient or hostile. These sets of behavior traits often are expressed through not listening, not following rules, extreme temper tantrums, deliberately annoying other people, being argumentative with adults, blaming others …
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February 26, 2014Behavioral Disorders, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , by

Separation Anxiety

Heather Rotolo, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Sarah Wittmann, M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor It is typical and developmentally appropriate for children to experience stress or anxiety when separated from their parents. When children are young, their parent(s) are their secure base and it is difficult for them to understand that, …
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October 25, 2013Behavioral Disorders, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, by

So, Your Child Received a Diagnosis of ADHD…

If your child recently received a diagnosis of Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might be experiencing many common and conflicting feelings right now. You might be relieved to finally have a reason for some of your child’s behaviors. You might be worried about what teachers or other parents will think …
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August 5, 2013Behavioral Disorders, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , by

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 …
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