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June 17, 2015Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Play, , , , by

Why We Play

A child’s play zone, whether it is in the home or classroom, can look like a free for all at times. A world full of movement and noise, of colors, textures, smells, and sounds, it’s a world where princesses build structures alongside superheroes, which turn into monsters just long enough …
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June 10, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Proper Positioning for Babies

Back to sleep, tummy to play! It’s important to frequently change a baby’s positioning in order to strengthen neck muscles and reduce the occurrence of torticollis (tilting of the head or difficulty turning his/her neck).
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June 3, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parenting, , , , by

The Colic Survival Guide

All babies cry. Crying is the main way that a baby communicates her needs before she starts to use language. If baby is hungry, tired, sick, uncomfortable, or has a soiled diaper, crying is a completely normal occurrence. But what about those babies who seemingly cry for no reason, sometimes …
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May 27, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectives, by

Handling Your Child’s Food Allergies – A Primer

One of the scariest times in my life was when my husband Jonathan and I found out that our daughter Alex has severe food allergies. The reaction itself (hives all over her body and a swollen eye) was scary enough, but learning to live with food allergies was just as …
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May 20, 2015Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, Preventative Care Espanol, , , by

Asthma in Children

Mel Hendrickson and Kelsey Rinzel Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the airways. In children, it is the leading cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and missed school days. Asthma can be a life threatening disease if it is not properly managed. Symptoms of Asthma Frequent coughing spells …
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May 14, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Does Your Child W-Sit?

Does your child w-sit? While it’s OK for your child to move in and out of the w-sit position, it’s important to encourage him/her to change positions while playing. This allows your child to strengthen core muscles and reduce strain on hips and knees.
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May 6, 2015Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , , by

Understanding Your Child’s Behavior

Dealing with challenging behavior can be frustrating and exhausting for parents. Using a combination of positive reinforcement and the appropriate discipline strategy based on the type of the behavior is necessary to improve behavior. But there is a preliminary step that is often overlooked when dealing with challenging behavior—understanding where …
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April 29, 2015Autism, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

5 Steps to Connecting with a Child with Autism

Posted by Alex Henze on April 29, 2015 Do you have a child with Autism or know someone with this diagnosis? Often, the actions of people with Autism are misinterpreted. At times people may think a person with Autism is rejecting them or has no interest in them because he …
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April 22, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectives, , , , , , , by

Lessons Learned: What to do When Your Child has a Special Need

As a mother of a child with a rare genetic condition, there are lessons I’ve learned over the years that have helped me become a better parent and effectively advocate for my son. Dealing with the diagnosis of a special need is difficult, but there are steps that every parent …
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April 1, 2015Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , , , , , , by

Social and Emotional Learning

Social and emotional learning is an important piece of a child’s development. Many parents think of development in terms of a child learning to talk, walk, and become more independent during daily living skills. However, a child’s development is also characterized by learning how to interact with others and appropriately …
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