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November 15, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

The Great Milk Debate

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Cow’s milk, coconut milk, almond milk…the list goes on. Are they all equal? Let’s take a look at how the popular types of milk stack up. Cow’s milk: Cow’s milk is relatively cheap, packs a great amount of protein (9 grams per 8 ounces …
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September 20, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Using Music to Establish a Routine

By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Penfield Children’s Center No matter how old your child is, it is never too late create a routine for him.  There are many benefits to establishing a routine for your child. Routines provide structure that help children feel secure, confident and ready to take on …
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September 6, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Incorporating Play into Daily Activities

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center As busy parents, we all know how difficult it is to cook, clean, get all our errands done AND have enough time to do what we really want to do, play with our kids! As a mom of two small children, I make a …
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August 24, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

How to be a Good Stepparent

By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center Being a stepparent can be very fulfilling. It can also be very challenging. The blending of families is often both beautiful and chaotic. According to kidshealth.org, the initial role of a stepparent is that of another caring adult in a child’s life, similar to …
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June 28, 2017Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem

By: Amy Beschta, M.S., L.P.C., Penfield Children’s Center Raising children is no easy task, especially if your child has issues with self-esteem or feels she may be inferior in some way to her friends or classmates. As parents, we can start helping our children build a positive perception of themselves …
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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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