Mindfulness can help a child calm their body when they are hyperactive, dysregulated, worried, scared, or experience any other “big” feeling. Check out this Kohl’s Building Blocks article to learn more about helping children learn mindfulness. penfieldbuildingblocks.org/parenting-tips/mindfulness-for-children-and-caregivers/
Mindfulness for Children and Caregivers
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By: Michaella Brickner, LPC-IT, Family Therapist in Training, Penfield Children's Center, Behavior Clinic What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is focusing on the present moment and engaging in calming act...3 days ago
This school year is going to look very different. Tune into our next Kohl’s Building Blocks webinar Thursday, August 13 at 1:00 pm CDT on “Transitioning Back to School” for some tips on how to make it go smoothly. attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7310566357312189964
4 days ago
Play and learn at Penfield! Our Early Education and Care Program has opened with a SAFE, phased-in approach. Limited spots are available for infants and toddlers. Please contact Ann Becker, Vice President of Programs at 414-419-1887 to secure your spot for August or September.
6 days ago
We are so thankful to the Frank L. Weyenberg Charitable Trust for their generous support of our Special Care Nursing Initiative. This gift allows us to provide much-needed nursing care to medically-fragile children at Penfield.
6 days ago
Children continue to ask questions about COVID-19’s impact on their life. Take a look at this narrative from our Behavior Clinic on our Kohl’s Building Blocks website that helps them deal with ongoing transitions. penfieldbuildingblocks.org/parenting-tips/baby-dino-goes-back-to-daycare/
Baby Dino Goes Back To Daycare
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By: Kari Walters, LPC, Kohl’s Building Blocks Program at Penfield Children’s Center Click here to view the narrative.1 week ago
Join us for our next Kohl’s Building Blocks webinar, “Natural and Logical Consequences” tomorrow at 1:00 pm. Courtney Clark, a mental health therapist from Penfield’s Behavior Clinic will present and answer your questions. attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1187695067141839375
2 weeks ago
A big thank you to the Vilter Foundation for their support of Penfield Children’s Center. We are so grateful to have generous community partners who help us continue to care for our Penfield families and children.
2 weeks ago
Our Kohl’s Building Blocks outreach team has been hard at work providing ongoing virtual content for parents and professionals. When you watch one of our webinars, we will happily provide a certificate of attendance. Check out our webinars here: bit.ly/2CQZsto
2 weeks ago
If you feel your child is stressed, worried or experiencing strong emotions, we can help.
Penfield's Behavior Clinic is a mental health program for children 5 years and younger with behavioral and/or emotional concerns.
Services are available in English and Spanish.
Please call 414-345-6351 to refer your child today!
2 weeks ago
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Is there a program for kids 8 years
Susan...I remember when you volunteered @Penfield. 👍❤️
They offer awesome services!