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July 22, 2015Behavioral Disorders, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , , , by

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by a set of behaviors that are often negative, disrespectful, disobedient or hostile. These sets of behavior traits often are expressed through not listening, not following rules, extreme temper tantrums, deliberately annoying other people, being argumentative with adults, blaming others …
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June 3, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parenting, , , , by

The Colic Survival Guide

All babies cry. Crying is the main way that a baby communicates her needs before she starts to use language. If baby is hungry, tired, sick, uncomfortable, or has a soiled diaper, crying is a completely normal occurrence. But what about those babies who seemingly cry for no reason, sometimes …
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May 20, 2015Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, Preventative Care Espanol, , , by

Asthma in Children

Mel Hendrickson and Kelsey Rinzel Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the airways. In children, it is the leading cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and missed school days. Asthma can be a life threatening disease if it is not properly managed. Symptoms of Asthma Frequent coughing spells …
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April 1, 2015Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, , , , , , , , by

Social and Emotional Learning

Social and emotional learning is an important piece of a child’s development. Many parents think of development in terms of a child learning to talk, walk, and become more independent during daily living skills. However, a child’s development is also characterized by learning how to interact with others and appropriately …
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March 11, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Parenting Tips, Positive Parenting, , , , , , , by

Beware of Too Many Gummy Vitamins

Shaped like cartoon characters or baby animals, gummy multivitamins are one way to make sure a child gets vitamins and minerals. They taste good and fill the nutrition gaps in the diet. They sound like a win! And they are, as long as they’re taken correctly. As you can imagine, …
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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 …
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October 27, 2013How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , by

How to Help Babies Learn Through Their Senses

Our five senses – vision, hearing, smell, touch and taste – help us learn about and move through our world. But, did you know there are two more senses that we employ every day?  They are called vestibular and proprioception. The vestibular sense makes us aware of our head.  It …
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October 18, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, , , by

Childhood Ear Infections

What is an ear infection? An ear infection happens when the Eustachian tube, the passage connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, becomes blocked. When this tube is healthy, it fills with air and prevents the build-up of fluid behind the ear drum.  When the tube becomes …
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October 15, 2013Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Medically-Fragile, Uncategorized, , , , by

What You Should Know About Tube Feedings

Reviewed by Melissa Hendrickson, RN and Director of Health Services at Penfield Children’s Center. What is a feeding tube? A temporary or removable feeding tube is a small, soft, hollow, plastic tube placed through the nose (NG/NJ) or mouth (OG) into the stomach or intestine. These tubes are used to …
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September 7, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Care, , , by

Effective Stress Management for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Everyone has sources of stress in their lives.  Parents of children with special needs have a completely different list of stressors that can impact them.  Are they making the “right” decisions for their children?  Are their children going to be accepted?  For parents who struggle with the health and development …
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