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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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March 25, 2015Family Dynamics, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , , , , , by

Dealing with Differing Parenting Styles

Although parenting can be difficult and challenging, it can also be the most amazing and fun experience. There are many different parenting dynamics including single, married, divorced, grandparents, foster, adoptive or same-sex. Regardless of demographics, it is not uncommon for parenting styles to differ because all people have their own …
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