Safety – Penfield Children's Center

June 11, 2019Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby Shelby Schnell

Festivals – Keeping Kids Safe

Posted by Stephanie Shabangu on June 11, 2019 By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs Ahhhh festival season! Time to enjoy rides, a variety of tasty food choices, live music and so much more. Attending festivals with the family is a great way to get …

January 9, 2019Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby Shelby Schnell

Fire Safety with Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center It’s important to teach fire safety to children of all ages, as a fire in the home can happen at any time of the day, including in the middle of the night. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 1,319,500 fires occurred in 2017 …

August 9, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby Shelby Schnell

Are Fidget Spinners Safe?

By: Penfield Children’s Center From beanie babies to video games, there is always that one toy that every kid has to own. The most recent craze, fidget spinners, has been marketed as not only a toy, but also a device to help children with attention issues. They’ve been touted as …

March 22, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safety, Safety Espanolby Shelby Schnell

How to Keep Your Child Safe on the Internet

By: Penfield Children’s Center When it comes to internet safety, you can never be too careful. Dangers for children lurk in every corner of the internet and it is very easy for predators to contact children through gaming devices and social media. The internet is also home to an overwhelming …

January 11, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safety, Safety Espanolby Shelby Schnell

What is Frostbite?

By: Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center The winter months can be a great time for a multitude of outdoor activities, including skiing, snow trekking, sledding and building snowmen. Kids (and adults) often have a difficult time being cooped up for too long and a …

November 16, 2016Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby Shelby Schnell

Car Seats Aren’t Cribs: Safe Sleep for Baby

Infant car seats have become popular for more than just securing a baby in the car. They can be used to transfer him while in a stroller, at the store or from room to room, especially if he is sleeping. Even if you don’t want to wake a peacefully sleeping …

November 18, 2015Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby Shelby Schnell

Childhood Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse is an often overlooked and under-reported crime that affects many children every year. It is estimated that 1 out of 10 children will experience sexual abuse by the time they are 18 years old. Although we have this statistic, it is estimated that the number could be …

July 24, 2014Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby Shelby Schnell

Playing it Safe in the Backyard

Though summertime means spending more time outside, barbequing and catching some sunrays, we must all remember to stay safe. Here are a few helpful tips to help teach your children about backyard safety: Hot off the Grill Teach your children that the grill is HOT and establish a safety zone …

June 12, 2014Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby Shelby Schnell

Keeping Young Children Safe from Accidental Firearm Injuries

One of the most important jobs of growing up to is to learn to understand cause and effect. Young children develop this life-long cognitive skill by actively exploring their world. When your baby flaps her arms in the bathtub to cause a splash, she is using trial and error to …

June 6, 2014Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby Shelby Schnell

Water Safety

Water is mesmerizing, it draws the young and old and is found everywhere; the bathtub, the toilet, sinks, the backyard, buckets, swimming pools, ponds, rivers and lakes. As alluring as water can be, it has hidden dangers. Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-4 and …

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