HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Montessori Toys Increase Children’s Independence
By: Casey Parr, Community Outreach and Marketing Specialist
A natural part of growing up is […]
Be a Good Advocate to Children with Down Syndrome
By: Jamie Hepburn, Gigi’s Playhouse and Penfield Children’s Center
Children with Down syndrome enjoy learning and […]
Make a Sensory Bin
By: Natasha Griffin, M.Ed. Family Studies, Katie Beckett Medicaid Consultant, Penfield Children’s Center
Children love to […]
Backpack Safety: How Much Is Too Much for Kids?
By Suzanne Kletch, DPT, CFS, Aurora Health Care
When kids go back to school, it’s an […]
Caffeine and Kids
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One, Two! Follow these Two Tips for Keeping your Child’s Bones Healthy
By: Mel Hendrickson, BSN, RN, Director of Health Services, Penfield Children’s Center
In order for children […]
8 Ways to Reduce the Risks of Birth Defects
By: Anna J. Igler, MD, Aurora Bay Area Medical Group
Did you know one in every […]
Nutrition Challenge: Eat the Rainbow
By: Olivia Johnson, RD, CD, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
We all know it’s important to […]
Does My Child Have a Language Delay?
By: Kathleen Llaurado, Speech and Language Pathologist at Penfield Montessori Academy
Is my child a “late […]
Sneaky Fruits and Veggies
By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center
Food that is labeled ‘enriched’ or ‘fortified’ […]
Lyme Disease in Children
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center
Lyme disease […]