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April 20, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

What is an Ankle Foot Orthosis?

According to BioTech Limb and Brace, an ankle foot orthosis, or AFO, is designed to treat foot and ankle disorders in children. These are also known as braces, and are designed to provide a stable base of support for your child’s lower extremities. They allow a child to develop the …
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February 24, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Tips to Stay Bed Bug Free

Bed bugs have been one of the most talked about pests over the last several years. Bed bugs can be a traveler’s worst nightmare, but they are not only found in hotels. They can find their way into offices, shopping malls, movie theatres and even schools and daycare centers. Bed …
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January 20, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

A Parent’s Guide to Lice

Lice are a pest commonly found in school and daycare settings. It is estimated that one in four children will get lice during their childhood. Lice are not a structural pest control problem, as they are found on humans. However, there are steps to prevent and remove lice if you …
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January 13, 2016Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, Preventative Care Espanolby

Normal Vs. Abnormal Sexual Behavior for a 0-5 Year Old Child

During the early years of life, children become aware of and explore their bodies including their private parts. It is important to understand the difference between developmental exploration and abnormal interest or knowledge of private parts or sexual acts. Normal • Sexual language as it relates to body parts or …
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November 25, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Being Physically Active Together as a Family

Today, nearly 1 in 3 children (ages 2 – 17) are overweight or obese. This is causing children to experience an increase in health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which normally would not have been experienced until adulthood. It is important that at …
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October 21, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

A Brief Guide to Childhood Eczema

Rashes can be a frequent occurrence for children. One common type of skin rash, called eczema, can be an ongoing cause of discomfort. In fact, 1 out of every 10 children will develop this type of skin condition. What is eczema? Eczema causes skin to become dry, red, and irritated, …
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October 14, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

“Hand-foot-and-mouth disease” sounds like a scary term. Many caretakers become concerned when they hear their child’s pediatrician utter these words. In reality, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a very mild type of illness that is not a major cause for concern. Although it is highly contagious and is common amongst young children, …
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May 20, 2015Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, Preventative Care Espanol, , , by

Asthma in Children

Mel Hendrickson and Kelsey Rinzel Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the airways. In children, it is the leading cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and missed school days. Asthma can be a life threatening disease if it is not properly managed. Symptoms of Asthma Frequent coughing spells …
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May 14, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Does Your Child W-Sit?

Does your child w-sit? While it’s OK for your child to move in and out of the w-sit position, it’s important to encourage him/her to change positions while playing. This allows your child to strengthen core muscles and reduce strain on hips and knees.
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March 20, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutrition, , by

Introducing new foods

Introducing new foods to your weekly menu can be challenging.  Getting children to try new foods can be just as tough. Children typically need to be exposed to a new food six to 10 times … sometimes more. Learn some tips for introducing new foods to your child and making …
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