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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 […]
5 Things Parents Should Know About Enterovirus
By Angela Tonozzi, MD, MS, Aurora Health Care
What is Enterovirus EV-D68?
Enteroviruses are very common respiratory […]
The Overwhelmed Parent
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
We’ve all been there. From parenting to work to taking […]
Benefits of Kangaroo Care
By: Josie May, Penfield Children’s Center
Kangaroo Care: What is it?
The term “Kangaroo Care,” also known […]
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 […]
Create an Indoor Winter Wonderland
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center
While it’s great to get kids outside every season, the […]
School Mornings: How to get out the Door on Time!
By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs, Penfield Children’s Center
With […]
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 […]