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October 18, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Keeping Kids Safe from Lead

By: Matt Stienstra, Advocacy Campaign Manager, Hunger Task Force For hundreds of years, lead was used in building materials and everyday products. Lead is versatile, durable and easily attainable. However, even small amounts of lead are harmful, especially to younger children and women of child-bearing age. Lead can cause permanent …
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October 11, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

The Importance of Addressing Early Childhood Trauma from Domestic Violence

By: Courtney Ernst, M.S., LPC-IT, Family Counselor, Penfield Children’s Center and Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center According to the Milwaukee Health Department, domestic violence is a type of abuse within a familiar relationship that allows the abuser to control another person. It includes different types of abuse, including physical, sexual, …
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August 30, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Nosebleeds

By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center While nosebleeds are common in children 3 to 10 years old, they can still be scary when they occur. However, they are rarely cause for alarm. Most nosebleeds in children are caused by nose picking or dry air and will stop on their own …
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August 17, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Bug Spray and Babies

By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center While the summer months can be filled with hours of sunshine and endless play, they are also filled with insects. These pests pose more of a threat than you may think, and while we often dismiss mosquito bites and other such bumps, there is …
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July 26, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Protecting Your Child from the Summer Heat

By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center As summer kicks off, there are seemingly endless outdoor activities to fill the days. While spending time at the beach, in parks, and at various festivals or farmer’s markets, it is very important to be mindful of the heat and sun exposure that your …
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July 19, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Is it Healthy for Children to Drink Juice?

By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center Fruit juices are a staple of many young children’s diets. Recently, however, the American Academy of Pediatrics put out new recommendations on juice consumption for infants and children. Health professionals recommend that the intake of juice should be limited to, at most, four ounces …
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June 21, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Head Injuries in Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center While bumps and bruises are a part of every child’s life, it is important to pay attention to head injuries, no matter how small. According to Kidshealth.org, there are two types of head injuries:  external and …
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June 14, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Is My Child Getting Enough Sleep?

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Penfield Children’s Center As parents, we strive to do everything possible to support our children’s health and development, including making sure our children are getting enough sleep.  A child who is well rested is more alert, and has better memory and performance.  They are also …
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May 24, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

What is Impetigo?

By: Stephane Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Caused by a bacteria, impetigo is a skin infection that most commonly appears as sores around a child’s mouth and nose, and can also show up on the hands and feet. These sores can rupture easily …
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May 17, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Keeping Kids Hydrated

As we approach the summer months, it’s important to make sure kids are staying hydrated. It can be easy for your active little one to forget to drink enough water, especially when he is busy playing outside during the warm summer months. And, it can be difficult to track how …
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