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January 14, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby Shelby Schnell

Advice for the Single Parent

The best advice that I’ve received as a single mother is simple: take 10% of my day and reserve it for me. Not for laundry or dishes. Not for a trip to the grocery store or to catch up on housework. Dedicate 10% of my day to doing something I …

December 31, 2014Early Education, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

If Your Name is…Song

Songs are a fun way to educate your child and improve social skills. The song featured in the following video encourages children to engage with their peers, learn about body parts and use their skills in listening and following directions. Related videos: The Bubble Gum Song 5 Little Monkeys Song …

December 22, 2014Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

Using the Power of Music at Home with Your Child

Many have heard the phrase “music calms the savage beast” and in all reality, it can. Music has the power to do even more than that and we all feel it at some points in our lives, whether we know it or not. How music is used on a child, …

December 17, 2014Developmental Milestones, Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Toilet Training – Signs of Readiness

Toilet or potty training is a topic that causes many parents a great deal of anxiety. Now imagine toilet training a child with Special Needs. Maybe the child is non-verbal and unable to communicate his needs. Or maybe the child has cognitive delays and cannot grasp the concept. For children …

December 10, 2014Early Education, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

The Bubble Gum Song

Singing songs can enhance your child’s development in many ways. “The Bubblegum Song,” featured in the following video, teaches about body parts, enhances vocabulary and listening skills and promotes following directions. Related Videos and Articles: The Tooth Brushing Song 5 Little Monkeys Song The Effect of Music on Childhood Development

December 2, 2014Charityby Shelby Schnell

CHANGE A CHILD’S LIFE. ONE DOLLAR AT A TIME.

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November 26, 2014Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

Respite Care for Parents

The birth of a child with a disability or on-going medical condition is a huge adjustment for any family. It can affect family relationships and finances and can exhaust the time and energies of parents. It can be overwhelming to deal with all the feelings associated with the care of …

November 19, 2014Early Education, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

When Should I Use Sign Language with my Child?

Using sign language helps children learn about vocabulary before they’re able to speak and communicate effectively without frustration. Watch the following video to learn some simple signs to teach your child during the process of language development. Related articles and videos: How Puzzles Help Your Child’s Development 5 Little Monkeys …

November 12, 2014Developmental Milestones, Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

The Importance of Fine Motor Skill Development

Fine motor skills are those that involve a refined use of the small muscles which control the hand, fingers and thumb. With the development of these skills, a child is able to complete important tasks such as writing, feeding oneself, buttoning and zippering. These abilities gradually develop through experience and …

November 5, 2014Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby Shelby Schnell

Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly is a term to describe an irregular shape of an infant’s head. It can mean the baby has a flat spot on the back of his head or that it is misshapen. A baby’s head is quite soft and pliable when first born. This makes a baby’s head very …

Advice for the Single Parent

If Your Name is…Song

Using the Power of Music at Home with Your Child

Toilet Training – Signs of Readiness

The Bubble Gum Song

CHANGE A CHILD’S LIFE. ONE DOLLAR AT A TIME.

Respite Care for Parents

When Should I Use Sign Language with my Child?

The Importance of Fine Motor Skill Development

Plagiocephaly

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