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August 28, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionfruit, healthy, kids, nutrition, snacks, vegetablesby Shelby Schnell

Healthy Snacks for Kids

Although it’s easy to grab a prepackaged snack for your child, processed snacks lack proper nutritional value and are often high in sugar. But by devoting time to making healthy snacks easily accessible, good food can be within arm’s reach for your child. Preparing healthy snacks with your kids will …

August 17, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Carehealth and wellness, kids, visionby Shelby Schnell

A Closer Look at Childhood Vision Impairment

When taking a closer look at the percentages surrounding childhood vision impairment, the statistics may be surprising. Some 60% of students identified as problem learners have undetected vision troubles. An estimated 80% of what we learn is through our vision. A whopping 85% of America’s pre-schoolers haven’t undergone a comprehensive …

August 14, 2013Birth-to-three, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Uncategorizedkids, pediatric, physical therapyby Shelby Schnell

Pediatric Physical Therapy

The goal of Pediatric Physical Therapy is to help children independently perform everyday gross motor skills like jumping and running and functional mobility skills like stair climbing and wheelchair mobility. Pediatric Physical Therapists work with children and their families to assist children in reaching their maximum potential to function independently …

August 5, 2013Behavioral Disorders, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blocksbehavior, health, kids, Post Traumatic Stress Disorderby Shelby Schnell

How to Deal With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is diagnosed in children who have witnessed or been the victim of a significant trauma where someone’s life has been threatened or severe injury has occurred. Some examples include: physical abuse, sexual abuse, violence in the home, automobile accidents …

July 31, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Preventative Carefever, health and wellness, home, kids, sickby Shelby Schnell

Childhood Fevers

What is a fever? Fever is determined by a rectal temperature over 100.4 F or 38.0 C and is one of the most common reasons for child emergency rooms visits. Fever in a child may indicate serious illness, but more commonly fever is caused by infections that are easily treated. …

July 24, 2013Early Education, Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blockschild development, kids, music, therapyby Shelby Schnell

The Effects of Music on Childhood Development

By: Alex Henze Since nearly the beginning of human history, music has been used as a force for healing. Aristotle taught that “When we hear (music and poetry) our very soul is altered.” From Hippocrates to Native American medicine men, people have long used singing and playing instruments to cure. …

July 16, 2013How To, How To’s, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingkids, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special needs, speech therapy, toysby Shelby Schnell

How to Adapt Toys for Toddlers with Special Needs

When deciding what toys to purchase for a child with special needs or what activities to attempt in the home, it is common to wonder if it is appropriate for the child. Many common child toys and activities can be adapted to meet the needs of all children in easy, …

July 14, 2013Birth-to-three, Health Conditions, Kohl’s Building Blockskids, occupational therapy, special needsby Shelby Schnell

Occupational Therapy for Children

A child’s main job is to play and learn. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), occupational therapy helps children fully participate in daily activities or “occupations.” Occupational therapists evaluate and treat the physical well-being, psychological, social and environmental factors that may hinder a child’s ability to function. Occupational …

June 28, 2013Growing Up, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive ParentingDevelopment, early learning, kids, touchpointsby Shelby Schnell

The Benefits of Understanding Touchpoints – A Theory of Child Development by T. Berry Brazelton

Touchpoints is an evidence-based theory of child development that refers to periods in a child’s life where he or she starts doing something new after an old and predictable behavior stops, i.e., a child starts to walk shortly after he or she stops sleeping through the night. This theory is …

June 28, 2013Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocksconflict, family, home, kidsby Shelby Schnell

Teaching Your Child Conflict Resolution

For many, acting defensive or aggressive is a natural response to conflict. However, it is important that children learn effective conflict resolution skills that promote peaceful ways of solving problems between individuals. Learning to deal with conflict in a friendly manner will help your child understand the importance of healthy …

Healthy Snacks for Kids

A Closer Look at Childhood Vision Impairment

Pediatric Physical Therapy

How to Deal With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Childhood Fevers

The Effects of Music on Childhood Development

How to Adapt Toys for Toddlers with Special Needs

Occupational Therapy for Children

The Benefits of Understanding Touchpoints – A Theory of Child Development by T. Berry Brazelton

Teaching Your Child Conflict Resolution

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