HOW TO’S & GUIDES
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Talking to Children About Addiction
By: Casey Parr, Community Outreach and Marketing Specialist
Addiction is a difficult topic for children […]
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 […]
Moody Kids
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
No child is happy-go-lucky 100% of the time. And, it’s […]
Make a Summer Fruit Necklace
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
Summer is in full swing and as kids enjoy their […]
Living a Simple Life with Kids
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
Can the words “simple living” and “kids” be used in […]
The After-School Meltdown – Calming Kids as they Walk through the Door
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
Does your child melt down the second he walks through […]
Making Memories: Fun Holiday Crafts for Kids
By: Andrea Rivera de Vega, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center
Crafting with your kids is […]
Strengthening the Family
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
According to fiveforfamilies.org, there are “5 strengths” that can help […]
All about Colors!
By: Tina Yang, Early Head Start Teacher, Penfield Children’s Center
For early learners, sorting activities are […]
How to Respond to your Child’s Negative Behavior instead of React
By: Kim Marcin, LPC, Senior Family Counselor, Penfield Children’s Center
The body’s stress response system helps […]