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October 9, 2014Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

Helping Children Form Secure Attachments

Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. Attachment is not something that parents do to their children. Rather, it is something that children and parents create together in an ongoing reciprocal relationship. Attachment to a protective and …

October 2, 2014How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Uncategorizedby Shelby Schnell

Transitioning to Day Care

Dropping your child off at day care can be an emotional experience for the both of you. Your child may not want you to leave and it may seem impossible to avoid a tearful goodbye. The following video offers tips on how to make the transition to day care easier …

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

Sleep Training: Helping Your Child Get to Bed and Stay Asleep

Sleep is important for children for a variety of reasons. It allows the body and brain to re-charge, boosts the immune system to prevent illness, and is a major contributor to a child’s growth and overall development. Children who do not get enough sleep are shown to get sick more …

September 19, 2014Developmental Milestones, Growing Up, Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

The Importance of Tummy Time

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all babies sleep on their backs and spend time on their tummies when awake and supervised. What is so important about tummy time? Babies are born very tightly curled up, a position they keep during those last few months of gestation. After they …

August 14, 2014Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

7 Tips for Transitioning Children Back to School

Summer vacation is a wonderfully relaxing time for children and parents alike. It provides a break from the daily school schedule and more time to play outside, unwind and take a family vacation. But, much like many good things, summer vacation has to come to an end and the transition …

August 7, 2014How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

Choosing the Right School for Your Child

As your preschooler approaches Kindergarten, you will need to find an elementary school that best fits the needs of your child and your family. Many, many factors will go into your decision—where should you start? First, remember that you know your child best. Think about writing an imaginary letter to …

July 31, 2014Developmental Milestones, Growing Up, Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

When Should My Baby Crawl?

Crawling is your baby’s first opportunity to move around independently and get ready to walk. Watch the following video to learn what you can do to help prepare your baby for crawling and stay safe while doing it. Related video on early childhood development: When Should My Baby Sit up?

July 9, 2014Developmental Milestones, Growing Up, Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

When Should My Baby Sit Up?

Sitting up is your baby’s first step to crawling, standing and learning to walk. Watch the following video to learn when your baby should start sitting up and how you can support the process. Related articles on early child development: Appropriate Play and Activities for a Baby Helping Your Child’s …

May 2, 2014Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

The Importance of Limiting Screen Time

There is no denying that putting in a DVD or offering a game on a smart phone can provide a convenient distraction for a child while his parents are caring for younger siblings or taking a much needed moment for themselves. While this may be true, it is important for …

April 24, 2014How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

Car Seats: Installing a Front-facing Car Seat

Front-facing car seats are recommended for children to use as long as possible, often up to an 80 pound weight limit. Your child may ride in a front-facing car seat for several years, so it is important to make sure it is installed correctly. The following video will help take …

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