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May 29, 2019Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Plant a Butterfly Garden

Posted by Stephanie Shabangu on May 29, 2019 By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Planting a butterfly garden with your little one is a great way to enjoy the warmer temperatures and spend quality time together. Your child will learn every step of the process, from picking out plants to …

May 21, 2019Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

Caffeine and Kids

Posted by Stephanie Shabangu on May 21, 2019 By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Is it okay for children to consume caffeine? If so, what is the limit? These days, children ingest increasing amounts of caffeine. According to U.S. News and World Report, most children consume caffeine from soda. Children …

May 16, 2019Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectivesby Shelby Schnell

Cri Du Chat Syndrome – Bree’s Story

Posted by Stephanie Shabangu on May 16, 2019 By: Maria Isberner, Parent Mentor, Penfield Children’s Center Imagine being told that your child may never walk, she may never talk and that she will have significant developmental delays. That was what my husband and I were told about our daughter 7 …

March 13, 2019Autism Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

What’s Key To Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder

By: Jeffrey W. Britton, MD, Aurora Health Care If you’re a parent, when your baby was born did you count fingers and toes? That’s a common first check of a child’s wellbeing. A check that’s more difficult to do is to determine if your child has a neurological or development …

March 6, 2019Kohl’s Building Blocks, Uncategorizedby Shelby Schnell

Teach your Child to Blow His Nose

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center There are certain things we do everyday as adults that we don’t think about including tying our shoes, preparing food and…blowing our noses. They may seem like mundane, easy tasks to us, but to a child just learning, they can be a lot more …

February 27, 2019Early Education, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

Kid Science: Rainbow Jars

By: Rebecca Michelsen M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs Kids of all ages love science experiments and learning along with your child is a great way to spend quality time together. If you’re looking for a creative experiment with ingredients you can find around the house, making …

February 20, 2019Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

Living a Simple Life with Kids

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Can the words “simple living” and “kids” be used in the same sentence? Sure they can! In fact, creating a simple, more organized home and lifestyle for your family will not only lessen your stress as a parent, but it will also make everyone …

February 13, 2019Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

What is Prader–Willi Syndrome?

By: Sherita Greer, Special Events and Volunteer Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center As the parents of a child diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), my spouse and I quickly became extremely knowledgeable in PWS management. Our son, herein referred to as Q, was born full term, during the spring of 2007. Given …

February 6, 2019Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby Shelby Schnell

What is Croup?

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Michelle Benz, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Typically occurring in young children, croup most often develops from a virus and causes a child’s airways to swell. A telltale sign of croup is usually a “barking cough” and a raspy voice. While most cases …

January 30, 2019Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting Espanolby Shelby Schnell

The After-School Meltdown – Calming Kids as they Walk through the Door

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Does your child melt down the second he walks through the door after school or daycare? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. It’s common for your little one to be happy and talkative when you pick him up, only to have his positive …

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