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September 1, 2017Charityby

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August 30, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Nosebleeds

By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center While nosebleeds are common in children 3 to 10 years old, they can still be scary when they occur. However, they are rarely cause for alarm. Most nosebleeds in children are caused by nose picking or dry air and will stop on their own …
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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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August 17, 2017Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Bug Spray and Babies

By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center While the summer months can be filled with hours of sunshine and endless play, they are also filled with insects. These pests pose more of a threat than you may think, and while we often dismiss mosquito bites and other such bumps, there is …
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August 9, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetyby

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 …
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August 2, 2017Developmental Milestones, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Does My Child Have a Language Delay?

By: Kathleen Llaurado, Speech and Language Pathologist at Penfield Montessori Academy Is my child a “late bloomer” or does he have a language delay? The stages a child passes through in the development of speech and language are consistent.  However, the age when they hit these developmental milestones varies a …
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July 26, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Protecting Your Child from the Summer Heat

By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center As summer kicks off, there are seemingly endless outdoor activities to fill the days. While spending time at the beach, in parks, and at various festivals or farmer’s markets, it is very important to be mindful of the heat and sun exposure that your …
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July 19, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Is it Healthy for Children to Drink Juice?

By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center Fruit juices are a staple of many young children’s diets. Recently, however, the American Academy of Pediatrics put out new recommendations on juice consumption for infants and children. Health professionals recommend that the intake of juice should be limited to, at most, four ounces …
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July 12, 2017Penfield Children's Centerby

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER

Fifty years ago, Martha Watts, owner of the Watts Tea Room, received a call that would forever solidify her reputation in Milwaukee’s nonprofit community. Community leader and philanthropist, Jane Pettit, asked Marti if she might be interested in visiting a Montessori school for central-city children with special needs. Marti’s curiosity …
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July 12, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby

Sneaky Fruits and Veggies

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Food that is labeled ‘enriched’ or ‘fortified’ really just means that vitamins, minerals, proteins, calories, or fiber have been added to make it more nutritious, which can be a good thing, and is sometimes even necessary for growth. However, any time …
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