Positive Parenting - Penfield Children's Center

May 2, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby Shelby Schnell

How to Manage Information Overload as a Parent

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs at Penfield Children’s Center Social media and the news seem to be filled with stories lately of parenting tragedy or triumph, or maybe I am just more aware of them now that I have an infant in my …

April 20, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby Shelby Schnell

Talk to Me! Tips and Tricks for Meaningful Conversations with your Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center All too often we pick up our kids from school and in response to our question, “How was your day?” we get the one-word answer of “Fine.” No details, no expression and most of the time, the conversation that never really began, comes to …

April 11, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

Teaching Children to Share

By: Patricia Newton-Powell, Assistant Director of Child Care Services, Penfield Children’s Center Sharing is difficult, but a normal development process. It helps a child learn how to be a generous person. In a world where we want what we want, when we want it, how on earth is it possible …

March 7, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

How to Prevent Biting

Biting among toddlers and young children is a common concern for parents. Understanding WHY children are biting is the first step to stopping it.

February 2, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby Shelby Schnell

The Five Finger Rule for Choosing a Book

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs Books come in all shapes, sizes, colors and…reading levels. With so many to choose from, how can you find the right book for your child? While board books with lots of pictures are great for babies and toddlers, …

January 24, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby Shelby Schnell

How to Raise an Adaptable Kid

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Every child has his/her likes and dislikes and feelings toward what is exciting and what is stressful. From the moment your little one is born, he starts to develop his own personality characteristics. Is he easy-going, constantly fussy, comfortable with others holding him or …

January 3, 2018Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby Shelby Schnell

Your Baby’s First Check-Up

By: Shelli Samson, NI, Penfield Children’s Center Around 3-5 days after your baby comes home from the hospital, the pediatrician will request the first well baby check-up. This appointment can usually be scheduled while still in the hospital after giving birth. The purpose of this appointment is to make sure …

December 15, 2017Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby Shelby Schnell

Teaching Children to be Safe Pedestrians

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center As parents and caregivers, it is our responsibility to keep our kids safe. We hold their hands, teach them not to touch a hot stove and make sure outlets are covered (among many other things!). In addition to the actions we take, it’s just …

December 6, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby Shelby Schnell

Is Your Child Dressed Warm Enough?

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center One of the most fun wintertime activities for children is playing outside. Crunching in newly fallen snow and building snowmen can be great ways to get fresh air and exercise during the long cold-weather months. Before your little ones head outside, make sure you …

November 21, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby Shelby Schnell

Do Good this Holiday Season

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center The holidays are upon us! Whether you celebrate a certain holiday or prefer to focus on the winter season, this can be a fun time of year to get your kids involved in community work and have fun together. Families who volunteer together are …

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