Create an Indoor Winter Wonderland
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center While it’s great to get kids outside every season, the long, cold wintry months can force us to spend more time inside than [...]
Teaching Children to be Safe Pedestrians
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center As parents and caregivers, it is our responsibility to keep our kids safe. We hold their hands, teach them not to touch a [...]
Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem
By: Amy Beschta, M.S., L.P.C., Penfield Children’s Center Raising children is no easy task, especially if your child has issues with self-esteem or feels she may be inferior in [...]
Celebrating Dual Holidays with Children
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center With the holiday season upon us, storefronts are aglow with Christmas lights, Hanukkah menorahs and food to help celebrate the winter festivities. While [...]
Adaptive Mobility Devices for Children
A variety of mobility devices are available for children with disabilities. They aid in standing and walking, while providing support for a more independent lifestyle.
Help! My Child Grinds His Teeth All Night
Written by: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a common condition in young children. When teeth grinding [...]
Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Smoothies
A good smoothie is a great breakfast option for the whole family. Cold, creamy, and sweet, they are hard to resist by even the pickiest eaters. Smoothies for breakfast [...]
Making the Choice: Daycare or Preschool?
When it comes to raising kids, there seems to be an overwhelming amount of choices. When your child is a baby, it’s about eating and sleeping: do I choose [...]
Helping Your Sensitive Child Cope
Sensitivity is often described as the amount of emotional reaction one has to different situations. Some people have an easy time brushing off intense situations and moving on with [...]