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April 25, 2021Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tipsby

Normalizing Postpartum Depression and the Mental Health Challenges of Being a New Mom

By: Sophie Gilbert, Penfield Children’s Center Giving birth to a child can be one of the happiest and most important moments in a woman’s life. While life with a new baby can be joyous and rewarding, it can also be stressful to deal with hormonal changes and what some call …
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March 29, 2021Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tipsby

First Haircut

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March 29, 2021Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tipsby

Taking Care of Yourself after Giving Birth – Advice from an Obstetric Laborist

By: Sophie Gilbert, Penfield Children’s Center Giving birth to a baby is the start of a new journey. The changes that come with giving birth are beyond words, with hormonal shifts, changing lifestyle and activities, relationships with partners, and other challenges. But there are also opportunities for love, happiness, and …
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February 28, 2021Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby

Developing Early Reading Skills

Learning to read can be both fun and challenging for children. Exposing them to a variety of picture books when they are little is an important step to teaching early literacy skills.
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February 28, 2021Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

How to Help your Child’s Mental Health

Published by Casey Parr Self-care is a learned skill for children. While not all mental health issues can be prevented, it is important to give your child the tools they can use to regulate their emotions and learn important coping skills. Here are some practices you can incorporate into your …
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February 9, 2021Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Talking to Young Children about Racial Injustice

Published by Casey Parr Racial injustice is a topic that children are continuing to ask about at younger ages. It can be challenging to find a way to talk about this complex issue, but it is so important for children to understand. Here are a few things to keep in …
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February 9, 2021Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Clothespin Letters

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January 28, 2021Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Baby Constipation

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January 28, 2021Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

4 Things that Make an Impact

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December 14, 2020Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Kid-Friendly Pandemic-Safe Celebrations

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center This year’s holidays are sure to look different, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fun. Celebrating the spirit of the season might be just what we need. Add a bit of sparkle to your festivities with these creative ideas your little ones are …
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