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August 19, 2019Early Education, Health & Wellness, Health Conditions, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Preventative Careby

Backpack Safety: How Much Is Too Much for Kids?

By Suzanne Kletch, DPT, CFS, Aurora Health Care When kids go back to school, it’s an ideal time for parents and students to remember the importance of backpack safety. What’s the danger of backpacks? Their weight! As the kids pack up their homework, all those books and papers can get …
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June 20, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Preventing Tooth Decay

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April 25, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, Preventative Care Espanolby

8 Ways to Reduce the Risks of Birth Defects

By: Anna J. Igler, MD, Aurora Bay Area Medical Group Did you know one in every 33 children born in America will have a birth defect? That’s one baby born with a defect every four-and-a-half minutes. Birth defects can range from mild to severe. Some are easily found. Some, such …
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May 10, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Lyme Disease in Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Lyme disease is caused by an infection from a tick bite. When the bite occurs, bacteria is injected into the body, causing the disease. While Lyme disease is not chronic, further complications can develop if your …
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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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June 23, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Pink Eye

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Pink eye or conjunctivitis, is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection of the clear membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye.  It can also be caused by allergies associated with hay fever. When pink eye is …
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May 24, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

When your Child has a Peanut Allergy

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center According to the Mayo Clinic, a peanut allergy is one of the most common causes for a severe allergy attack. Reactions to peanut exposure for those who are allergic can range from a mild runny nose …
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May 12, 2016Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Anaphylaxis

Written by: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can happen very suddenly and must be treated immediately. If you feel that your child might be experiencing anaphylaxis, seek medical help right away. What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis …
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January 13, 2016Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, Preventative Care Espanolby

Normal Vs. Abnormal Sexual Behavior for a 0-5 Year Old Child

During the early years of life, children become aware of and explore their bodies including their private parts. It is important to understand the difference between developmental exploration and abnormal interest or knowledge of private parts or sexual acts. Normal • Sexual language as it relates to body parts or …
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November 25, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Careby

Being Physically Active Together as a Family

Today, nearly 1 in 3 children (ages 2 – 17) are overweight or obese. This is causing children to experience an increase in health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which normally would not have been experienced until adulthood. It is important that at …
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