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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 […]
4 Invaluable Answers About Postpartum Depression
By Laura S. Gertz, LPC , Aurora Behavioral Health Center
Expecting a baby? Congratulations!
The weeks and […]
Volunteering with Kids
By: Ellen Anderson, Volunteer Specialist at Penfield Children’s Center
When children volunteer, they learn compassion and […]
How to Manage Information Overload as a Parent
By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs at Penfield Children’s […]
Talk to Me! Tips and Tricks for Meaningful Conversations with your Children
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
All too often we pick up our kids from school […]
Teaching Children to Share
By: Patricia Newton-Powell, Assistant Director of Child Care Services, Penfield Children’s Center
Sharing is difficult, but […]