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December 6, 2013Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Setting Boundaries for Kids

When parents work with their children to set and enforce appropriate limits, they are teaching them skills for a productive future. If parents set and maintain limits, their children will learn from positive discipline and develop their own healthy sense of right versus wrong and self-discipline. Sometimes parents may want …
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November 28, 2013Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Play, , , , , , , , , by

Appropriate Play and Activities for a Baby

A parent may wonder what kind of toys or activities are important for his/her baby’s development.  The answer to that question is simple: parents are the most important people in a baby’s life and can never replace even the most technologically advanced toy or activity.  Today’s technology has transformed the …
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November 27, 2013Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Discipline “Do’s” and “Don’ts”

It can be tough for parents to figure out effective discipline techniques that work best for their child.  Patience can be tested when discipline is needed and it may be easy for parents to give in to a temper tantrum or try too hard to diffuse a situation.  It’s important …
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November 18, 2013Family Dynamics, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Uncategorizedby

The Benefits of Having a Pet

Are you debating whether or not to have a pet join your family? A pet can be a perfect addition to your child’s life and has the potential to provide much more than loyalty and afternoon cuddles. Having a pet in your home can actually boost your child’s emotional, physical …
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October 10, 2013Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safety, , , , , by

Bike Safety

More children ages 5 to 14 sustain injuries and go to emergency rooms after biking than with any other sport. Following these guidelines will help to ensure your child is as safe as he or she can be when riding. All about the Bike When selecting a bike with your …
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October 4, 2013Family Dynamics, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , by

The Mother-Child Relationship

Mothers and their children are connected even before birth. All those months spent together mark the beginning of a sometimes challenging, yet rewarding, relationship. Moms have an important role in their child’s mental health because they provide basic necessities (i.e. food, water, shelter, and sleep) and form a secure attachment …
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September 25, 2013Family Dynamics, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , by

The Father-Child Relationship

One in three American children does not live with their biological father.* In the inner-city, these numbers are often much higher.  From a mental health perspective, children without fathers are at-risk for a variety of social/emotional concerns. These include: Poor school performance Drug use Teen pregnancy Crimes and violent acts …
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September 18, 2013Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safety, , , , by

Child Proofing and Home Safety

When a baby starts to crawl, it is an exciting time for everyone.  Parents are thrilled to see their child hit an important developmental milestone and explore the surrounding world with wonder.  Unfortunately, there are many things for a curious baby to discover inside his own home that could be …
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September 7, 2013Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , by

Behavior and Discipline

Discipline is a good thing. This is how children learn which behaviors parents want to see more of and which behaviors should be avoided. There are a few things parents should remember when thinking about discipline. First of all, children are human beings. They have their own minds, desires and plans. …
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August 28, 2013Home & Family, How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, , by

How to Deal With Tantrums in Public

A child’s early years are full of developmental milestones. While a child’s first steps have us running for the camera, a toddler’s first tantrums have us running for the hills. Even worse is when these tantrums occur in public. Ideally, most of the work done to control tantrums will happen …
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