5 Tactics to Help your Shy Child Cope
By: Caroline Kupchella, Co-Founder, The Indika Alliance Every child has a different personality, and some are just innately shy. Children who tend to be shyer can be uncomfortable in [...]
Helping Your Child through Nightmares and Night Terrors
By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children's Center When children are between the ages of 3-12 years old, they may begin to experience nightmares or night terrors. While this is a [...]
Choosing a Doctor for Your Baby
A pediatrician is a doctor specializing in the medical care of children. It's important to find a doctor who you feel is a good fit for your family so [...]
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 [...]
Talking to Children about Race
I remember being a young girl, pulling out crayon after crayon from their box, trying to find the perfect shade to fill in the skin color of the coloring [...]
How to Deal with Bullying
Bullying, the act of willfully causing harm to others through verbal harassment (teasing and name-calling), physical assault (hitting, kicking, and biting) or social exclusion (intentionally rejecting a child from [...]