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July 9, 2014Developmental Milestones, Growing Up, Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby

When Should My Baby Sit Up?

Sitting up is your baby’s first step to crawling, standing and learning to walk. Watch the following video to learn when your baby should start sitting up and how you can support the process. Related articles on early child development: Appropriate Play and Activities for a Baby Helping Your Child’s …
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May 22, 2014Health & Wellness, How To, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Handwashing

Proper handwashing is one of the best things you can do to prevent the spread of germs and keep yourself and others from getting sick.  But, your usual practice of handwashing may not be effective enough to get rid of germs.  Watch the following video to make sure you and …
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May 16, 2014Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby

Kicking the Fast Food Habit

Even though we all know the unhealthful truth about fast food, there are still many irresistible reasons why we continue to show up at the drive thru window.  When you’re nearing dinnertime with hungry kids and limited time and money, the convenience of picking up fast food on the way …
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May 7, 2014Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

The Benefits of Yoga for Kids

Stephanie Sandy, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) I was nearing the the end of yoga class with K-4 students. I had led 20 four-year-olds in active and quiet yoga poses that imitated the animals in the Dr. Seuss book, My Many Colored Days. We kicked like horses, buzzed like bees, soared …
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February 19, 2014Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

The Tooth Brushing Song

Are you having trouble getting your child to brush his teeth?  “The Tooth Brushing Song,” featured in the following video, is a great way to teach your child the importance of tooth brushing and make a boring task a little more fun. Do you use “sing songs” to help make …
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January 10, 2014Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Finding a Pediatrician

Finding a good pediatrician that you trust to care for your child is an important decision.  Knowing that a doctor will be available when needed to answer your questions and provide professional advice and quality medical care will be extremely helpful, especially if you are a new parent.  You are …
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December 16, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutrition, , , , by

Nutrition for Kids With Special Needs

For children with special needs it is possible to have a variety of conditions that vary in severity and prognosis. A highly functioning child with autism, for example, may have one set of unique nutritional problems while a child with severe cerebral palsy will have a very different set of …
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November 22, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Fighting Childhood Obesity

Over the last 30 years, the childhood obesity rate in the United States has nearly tripled. With more than one third of children currently classified as overweight, our country is facing an increasing list of future health concerns.  Overweight children face potential health risks such as: Cardiovascular disease High cholesterol …
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October 18, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, , , by

Childhood Ear Infections

What is an ear infection? An ear infection happens when the Eustachian tube, the passage connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, becomes blocked. When this tube is healthy, it fills with air and prevents the build-up of fluid behind the ear drum.  When the tube becomes …
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September 7, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, , , by

Effective Stress Management for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Everyone has sources of stress in their lives.  Parents of children with special needs have a completely different list of stressors that can impact them.  Are they making the “right” decisions for their children?  Are their children going to be accepted?  For parents who struggle with the health and development …
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