(414) 344-7676     Blog

DONATE NOW
April 17, 2014How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parentingby

Car Seats: Installing a Rear-facing Infant Car Seat

A child should ride in a rear-facing car seat until the age of two or until he meets the height and weight limit of the seat.  Installation of a car seat can be complicated and confusing, but is crucial to ensure that your child has a safe ride.  Watch the …
Read more
April 10, 2014How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parenting, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , by

Car Seat Safety

It is estimated that only 1 in 10 car seats are installed correctly.  We all want our children to be safe when riding in the car, but choosing the right car seat and making sure it is properly installed can be confusing.  Watch the following video on car seat safety …
Read more
April 3, 2014How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Uncategorizedby

Proper Car Seat Installation

Child safety seats, booster seats and seat belts are all required by law in Wisconsin.  We all want our children to be safe but it can be confusing for parents and caregivers when it comes to choosing, installing and using a car seat correctly.  It is estimated that only 1 …
Read more
March 26, 2014Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parentingby

Helping Your Child Cope in Stressful Situations

All children go through difficult experiences. Even things like moving to a new house, starting school, going to the doctor or dentist, or getting a new sibling can be stressful for young children. And some situations can be very difficult for young children and families, like losing a loved one, …
Read more
March 13, 2014How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby

Easy DIY Toys to Make at Home

Do-It-Yourself or DIY projects are a growing trend in households everywhere. There are books, blogs and websites (such as the ever famous Pinterest) dedicated to the subject.  It even has its own TV network.  Aside from the trend, the DIY movement is focused on bringing people back to the basics …
Read more
February 12, 2014Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parentingby

Finding a Great Babysitter

Looking forward to going out, but dreading having to find a babysitter? The decision to leave your children in the care of someone else may be nerve racking, but there are steps you can take to ensure that you find a babysitter that you, and your children, trust.  Have no …
Read more
February 5, 2014Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parentingby

Ten Tips to Soothe Teething Babies

Many parents (even first time) know the tell tale signs of teething: tender gums, chewing on solid objects, irritability and lots and lots of drooling.  Though timing varies for each baby, teething often begins around 4 to 7 months of age and can be a tedious and uncomfortable process for …
Read more
January 29, 2014How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby

You Can Make Playdough

Children love playing with playdough.  It gives them an opportunity to use their imaginations, create their own sculptures and even strengthen fine motor skills.  Watch the following video to see how easy it is for adults and children to make homemade playdough.  Minimal effort is required for endless hours of …
Read more
January 17, 2014How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby

Teaching Children about Special Needs and Disabilities

Disabilities and special needs cover a wide range and could be anything from a speech delay to a significant medical diagnosis. Some disabilities are obvious, such as a child with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair. Some disabilities, such as speech delays, sensory integration problems, learning disabilities or autism …
Read more
January 12, 2014Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parenting, , , , by

Transitioning Your Child From Liquid to Solid Foods

For most babies, transitioning from liquid to pureed foods is an easy task.  However, some children with medical, physical or touch-sensitivity issues can find it difficult to adjust to the process and texture of eating purees.  Some children have a hard time with tongue control due to muscles that are …
Read more
Categories
Latest Posts
Celebrating Growth and Play: Construction Begins on Penfield Children’s Updated Indoor Playground, "Camp Wilder."
9 Dec, 2024
An Unforgettable Evening at the 29th Annual Penfield Children’s Center Croquet Ball
28 Oct, 2024

STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR MISSION

Subscribe to receive monthly updates, mission moments and ways to support the
children of Penfield.

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Next Steps: Sync an Email Add-On

To get the most out of your form, we suggest that you sync this form with an email add-on. To learn more about your email add-on options, visit the following page (https://www.gravityforms.com/the-8-best-email-plugins-for-wordpress-in-2020/). Important: Delete this tip before you publish the form.
Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Privacy(Required)

Ensuring children have positive early experiences from pregnancy through age 5 when the foundations for lifelong development are established.

Contact Us
Support Us

QUICK LINKS

Administration resources

Board Portal

Careers

CONTACT US

833 N 26th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233

marketing@penfieldchildren.org

414-344-7676

Fax:414-344-7739

© Copyright 2023 | Penfield Children's Center | Penfield does not discriminate on the basis of race, origin or disability.

Privacy Policy

Skip to content