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April 22, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal PerspectivesDevelopment, IEP, Individual Education Programs, kids, medically fragile, parenting tips, safety, special needsby Shelby Schnell

Lessons Learned: What to do When Your Child has a Special Need

As a mother of a child with a rare genetic condition, there are lessons I’ve learned over the years that have helped me become a better parent and effectively advocate for my son. Dealing with the diagnosis of a special need is difficult, but there are steps that every parent …

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 …

Dealing with Differing Parenting Styles

Although parenting can be difficult and challenging, it can also be the most amazing and fun experience. There are many different parenting dynamics including single, married, divorced, grandparents, foster, adoptive or same-sex. Regardless of demographics, it is not uncommon for parenting styles to differ because all people have their own …

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, …

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 …

December 16, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionfood, kids, nutrition, snacks, special needsby Shelby Schnell

Nutrition for Kids With Special Needs

For children with special needs it is possible to have a variety of conditions that vary in severity and prognosis. A highly functioning child with autism, for example, may have one set of unique nutritional problems while a child with severe cerebral palsy will have a very different set of …

Appropriate Play and Activities for a Baby

A parent may wonder what kind of toys or activities are important for his/her baby’s development. The answer to that question is simple: parents are the most important people in a baby’s life and can never replace even the most technologically advanced toy or activity. Today’s technology has transformed the …

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 …

October 15, 2013Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Medically-Fragile, Uncategorizedhealth and wellness, kids, sick, special needs, tube feedingby Shelby Schnell

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 …

October 10, 2013Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Safetybike helmet, bike safety, bikes, kids, rules of the road, safetyby Shelby Schnell

Bike Safety

More children ages 5 to 14 sustain injuries and go to emergency rooms after biking than with any other sport. Following these guidelines will help to ensure your child is as safe as he or she can be when riding. All about the Bike When selecting a bike with your …

Lessons Learned: What to do When Your Child has a Special Need

Dealing with Differing Parenting Styles

Beware of Too Many Gummy Vitamins

Car Seat Safety

Nutrition for Kids With Special Needs

Appropriate Play and Activities for a Baby

Childhood Ear Infections

What You Should Know About Tube Feedings

Bike Safety

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