Kohl’s Building Blocks - Penfield Children's Center

July 5, 2017Early Education, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Avoiding the Summer Slide

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Penfield Children’s Center No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks! While school is out for summer it is still important to keep children’s minds engaged and learning so they are ready for the next school year and can avoid the “summer …

June 28, 2017Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby Shelby Schnell

Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem

By: Amy Beschta, M.S., L.P.C., Penfield Children’s Center Raising children is no easy task, especially if your child has issues with self-esteem or feels she may be inferior in some way to her friends or classmates. As parents, we can start helping our children build a positive perception of themselves …

June 21, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Head Injuries in Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center While bumps and bruises are a part of every child’s life, it is important to pay attention to head injuries, no matter how small. According to Kidshealth.org, there are two types of head injuries: external and …

June 14, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Is My Child Getting Enough Sleep?

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Penfield Children’s Center As parents, we strive to do everything possible to support our children’s health and development, including making sure our children are getting enough sleep. A child who is well rested is more alert, and has better memory and performance. They are also …

June 7, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby Shelby Schnell

When Parents Get Divorced

By: Amy Beschta, M.S., L.P.C., Penfield Children’s Center For many children of divorcing parents, the change can bring forward confusion and worry about the unknown. Some of the questions that children may have during this time might be: Who will I live with? Where will I live? When will I …

May 31, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby Shelby Schnell

Preventing Vehicular Heatstroke

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center My husband has always joked that I am scared of everything, and this has never been more true than since we became parents. I feel like there are constant fears going through my mind, and while some are completely normal, sometimes …

May 24, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

What is Impetigo?

By: Stephane Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Caused by a bacteria, impetigo is a skin infection that most commonly appears as sores around a child’s mouth and nose, and can also show up on the hands and feet. These sores can rupture easily …

May 17, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Keeping Kids Hydrated

As we approach the summer months, it’s important to make sure kids are staying hydrated. It can be easy for your active little one to forget to drink enough water, especially when he is busy playing outside during the warm summer months. And, it can be difficult to track how …

May 10, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby Shelby Schnell

Lyme Disease in Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Lyme disease is caused by an infection from a tick bite. When the bite occurs, bacteria is injected into the body, causing the disease. While Lyme disease is not chronic, further complications can develop if your …

May 3, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby Shelby Schnell

The Difference Between Consentir and Chiquiar: Parenting Advice from my Mom

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center While I admit I am one that gets a little ruffled when people I am not very familiar with try to give me parenting advice, I do listen intently when the advice comes from someone I know and respect, like my …

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