Health & Wellness – Page 2 – Penfield Children's Center

August 16, 2019Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

What is Tongue-Tie?

By: Mel Hendrickson, BSN, RN, Director of Health Services, Penfield Children’s Center Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition present at birth when a tight tissue band under the baby’s tongue restricts the tongue’s movement. It can affect the way a baby eats and swallows. Tongue-tie does not always result in …

May 21, 2019Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

Caffeine and Kids

Posted by Stephanie Shabangu on May 21, 2019 By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Is it okay for children to consume caffeine? If so, what is the limit? These days, children ingest increasing amounts of caffeine. According to U.S. News and World Report, most children consume caffeine from soda. Children …

February 6, 2019Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

What is Croup?

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Michelle Benz, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Typically occurring in young children, croup most often develops from a virus and causes a child’s airways to swell. A telltale sign of croup is usually a “barking cough” and a raspy voice. While most cases …

January 16, 2019Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

7 Important Winter Safety Tips for the Family

By: Lisa K. Seefeld, MD, Aurora Health Care Different times of the year come with different health challenges. While summer can mean heat-related ailments and injuries from outdoor activities, the winter season brings dangerously cold temperatures and icy conditions. Let’s take a quick look at your winter health risks and …

December 5, 2018Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Holiday Toy Safety

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs The holidays are upon us and so is the lure of new toys and gadgets. While it’s fun to buy your little ones a few new surprises, it’s important to remember that even with toys, safety comes first. …

November 13, 2018Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

One, Two! Follow these Two Tips for Keeping your Child’s Bones Healthy

By: Mel Hendrickson, BSN, RN, Director of Health Services, Penfield Children’s Center In order for children to reach their full potential, it’s important for them to have strong bones. Good bone health throughout childhood actually impacts the health of your child’s bones in the future. In fact, bone density is …

November 6, 2018Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Is Your Child Afraid to Get a Flu Shot?

By: Amy S. Emmer-Sheldon, MD, Aurora Health Care Fall is the best time for your family to get your annual flu shots, although they can be given any time during the flu season. I encourage you to schedule influenza shots for your family — the nasal spray (under the brand …

October 30, 2018Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Mental Illness – How to Help your Child

By: Kari Walters, LPC-IT, Kohl’s Building Blocks Program at Penfield Children’s Center According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 7 children ages 2-8 years old have a mental, behavioral or developmental disorder. Believing that a child’s behavior is simply part of the child’s personality or …

October 24, 2018Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Fall Treat: Healthier Caramel Apples

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Fall is a wonderful time to enjoy the colorful leaves, visit the pumpkin patch and…eat lots of sugar? That’s right. With the arrival of autumn comes added sugar in your child’s seasonal snacks. While it’s always fun to celebrate the season with your favorite …

October 18, 2018Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

7 Tips for Parents–How to Keep Kids in Sports Safe

By: Benjamin A. Abeyta, MD, Aurora Health Care Lots of kids participate in youth sports. It helps with teamwork, socialization, develops stronger muscles, and improves endurance and healthy weight management. Plus, it can build confidence and expand the child’s social and team skills through interactions with teammates and coaches. A …

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