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June 7, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

When Parents Get Divorced

By: Amy Beschta, M.S., L.P.C., Penfield Children’s Center For many children of divorcing parents, the change can bring forward confusion and worry about the unknown. Some of the questions that children may have during this time might be: Who will I live with? Where will I live? When will I …
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March 29, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Teaching Children About Forgiveness

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Heather Rotolo, LCSW, Clinical Director of the Behavior Clinic, Penfield Children’s Center With all the stressors of life, it can be difficult to find time to forgive, especially if feelings of anger, resentment and sorrow have started to overshadow the good memories …
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December 14, 2016Growing Up, Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Celebrating Dual Holidays with Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center With the holiday season upon us, storefronts are aglow with Christmas lights, Hanukkah menorahs and food to help celebrate the winter festivities.  While many families who celebrate one religion might gather in their local churches, synagogues and other cultural meeting places, it is also …
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November 23, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Rooming In With Your Baby

Rooming in means that the baby stays with his/her mother during the entire hospital stay, instead of going to a nursery. It can be comforting to both the mother and baby to practice rooming in and can help the mother pick up on the baby’s hunger cues and establish a …
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August 31, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

“Help Me Help Myself” Applying Montessori Principles at Home

By: Dana Howard, Lead Teacher, Penfield Montessori Academy Many people are surprised when they visit a Montessori primary classroom. They see children joyfully going about their work, sometimes for very long periods of time, without any signs of boredom or exhaustion. Visitors sometimes ask, “What’s the secret? Why are they …
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July 13, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting Espanol, Preventative Careby

Container Babies

By: Aimee Erb-Jirovec, MS OTR/L What does “container baby” mean? “Container baby” is a fairly new term used to describe a phenomenon in which young children are spending increasing amounts of time in containers and/or equipment. They are also spending less time experiencing free play, floor time and tummy time. …
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July 8, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

What I Wish People Knew About Having a Child in the NICU

By: Cristina Moreno, Penfield Children’s Center As I mentioned in my earlier post, the time that my son spent in the NICU was very emotional in many different ways. There were days that I felt overjoyed to hear the progress he was making, like the day he was able to …
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June 9, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Exercise with Kids

Regular exercise is important for a child’s health. Make exercise fun by creating an obstacle course at home!
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April 27, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Establishing a Healthy Bedtime Routine

A consistent bedtime routine can help your child wind down at the end of the day and get a good night’s rest!
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April 12, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Choosing the Right Bike for Your Child

One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a lifelong love of fitness. Whether your child prefers to kick around a soccer ball, tumble through a gymnastics class or swim laps with the team, movement is key to a happy and healthy life. Looking back on my …
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