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December 13, 2013Birth-to-three, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Promoting Cognitive Development Through Play

Cognitive development refers to the way in which a child learns, solves problems, acquires knowledge about the surrounding environment and increases the ability to interact with it. Children acquire different cognitive skills as they meet certain developmental milestones. As a parent, you can help your child improve cognitive development in …

Setting Boundaries for Kids

When parents work with their children to set and enforce appropriate limits, they are teaching them skills for a productive future. If parents set and maintain limits, their children will learn from positive discipline and develop their own healthy sense of right versus wrong and self-discipline. Sometimes parents may want …

Appropriate Play and Activities for a Baby

A parent may wonder what kind of toys or activities are important for his/her baby’s development. The answer to that question is simple: parents are the most important people in a baby’s life and can never replace even the most technologically advanced toy or activity. Today’s technology has transformed the …

PRESALE FOR THE FASHION AFFAIR HAPPENING NOW!

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Discipline “Do’s” and “Don’ts”

It can be tough for parents to figure out effective discipline techniques that work best for their child. Patience can be tested when discipline is needed and it may be easy for parents to give in to a temper tantrum or try too hard to diffuse a situation. It’s important …

November 22, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby Shelby Schnell

Fighting Childhood Obesity

Over the last 30 years, the childhood obesity rate in the United States has nearly tripled. With more than one third of children currently classified as overweight, our country is facing an increasing list of future health concerns. Overweight children face potential health risks such as: Cardiovascular disease High cholesterol …

SUPPORT PENFIELD’S UP N’ GO CAMPAIGN ON #GIVINGTUESDAY

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November 18, 2013Family Dynamics, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Uncategorizedby Shelby Schnell

The Benefits of Having a Pet

Are you debating whether or not to have a pet join your family? A pet can be a perfect addition to your child’s life and has the potential to provide much more than loyalty and afternoon cuddles. Having a pet in your home can actually boost your child’s emotional, physical …

November 8, 2013Down Syndrome, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Preferred Language in Reference to Down Syndrome

It is important for people to use appropriate language when referring to Down syndrome. Proper communication about individuals with Down syndrome with both positive and accurate language is important in education and advocacy and can help individuals avoid choosing words that may be hurtful or offensive in the Down syndrome …

Helping Your Child’s Speech Development

Hearing a child’s first words is an exciting experience for every parent. What many parents don’t know, however, is how easily they can help their child learn new words and use language to communicate wants and needs. There are many simple ways to promote language development when your child starts …

Promoting Cognitive Development Through Play

Setting Boundaries for Kids

Appropriate Play and Activities for a Baby

PRESALE FOR THE FASHION AFFAIR HAPPENING NOW!

Discipline “Do’s” and “Don’ts”

Fighting Childhood Obesity

SUPPORT PENFIELD’S UP N’ GO CAMPAIGN ON #GIVINGTUESDAY

The Benefits of Having a Pet

Preferred Language in Reference to Down Syndrome

Helping Your Child’s Speech Development

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