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September 30, 2019Autism, Autism Espanol, Developmental Milestones, Early Education, Early Education Espanol, Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Health Conditions Espanol, Home & Family, Home & Family Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Parenting Tips Espanol, Positive Parentingby

Make a Sensory Bin

By: Natasha Griffin, M.Ed. Family Studies, Katie Beckett Medicaid Consultant, Penfield Children’s Center Children love to learn through play. As they explore their world, they develop skills that will carry them through life. A great way to encourage your child’s love of learning is by making a sensory bin. This …
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September 5, 2019Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tipsby

5 Things Parents Should Know About Enterovirus

By Angela Tonozzi, MD, MS, Aurora Health Care What is Enterovirus EV-D68? Enteroviruses are very common respiratory illnesses that typically display symptoms of a cold. People tend to experience these viruses during the summer and fall months. EV-D68 infections are a smaller, less common subset of enteroviruses. They are usually …
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August 29, 2019Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tipsby

The Overwhelmed Parent

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center We’ve all been there. From parenting to work to taking care of the house – life can become overwhelming! And, when you as the parent don’t get any down time, the demands of being mom and dad can be very stressful. It’s important to …
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August 19, 2019Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tipsby

Benefits of Kangaroo Care

By: Josie May, Penfield Children’s Center Kangaroo Care: What is it? The term “Kangaroo Care,” also known as “skin-to-skin,” was created for its similarities to how kangaroos and other marsupials carry their young in their pouch. Kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin contact, provides a nurturing environment that can benefit both infant …
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August 19, 2019Early Education, Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Preventative Careby

Backpack Safety: How Much Is Too Much for Kids?

By Suzanne Kletch, DPT, CFS, Aurora Health Care When kids go back to school, it’s an ideal time for parents and students to remember the importance of backpack safety. What’s the danger of backpacks? Their weight! As the kids pack up their homework, all those books and papers can get …
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August 16, 2019Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

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 …
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February 13, 2019Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

What is Prader–Willi Syndrome?

By: Sherita Greer, Special Events and Volunteer Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center As the parents of a child diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), my spouse and I quickly became extremely knowledgeable in PWS management. Our son, herein referred to as Q, was born full term, during the spring of 2007. Given …
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January 22, 2019Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Living Well with Epilepsy—How We Treat It

By: Umang M. Shah, MD, Aurora Health Care Epilepsy. If you’re not familiar with this disorder, it’s pretty common. In fact, one in 26 of us will be diagnosed with epilepsy. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with the condition every year. What Is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a brain, or neurological, …
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January 2, 2019Down Syndrome, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Six Tips to Help Learners with Down Syndrome be their Best

By: Jamie Hepburn, Gigi’s Playhouse Children with Down syndrome are capable learners who are excited and eager to learn. They just need to be given the opportunity to excel. They may learn at a slower pace, but are more than capable of learning. They are strong visual learners. This means …
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October 10, 2018Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder — ADHD

By: Rakesh J. Shah, MD, Aurora Health Care Every child is unique. As a parent, the job is to nurture the best parts of the child’s character and help the child develop all aspects of their nature in a healthy way. If part of your child’s temperament is consistent difficulty …
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