Health & Fitness
A Message from Dr. Rubin of Happy and Healthy Pediatrics in Mineola, NY
A Message from Dr. Rubin of Happy and Healthy Pediatrics:
As soon as we become parents, the first thing we think of, is how, is it possible to love another creature so much. The second thing, is we hope we don’t screw this up! Being a parent is scary. We all want to do the right thing. In medical school, I learned the mechanics of pediatrics. And as a physician, I am very confident in how I guide parents. But being a great parent, and creating happy and healthy children, requires more guidance than I have the training to give. The parental advice I offer is based on the books I’ve read, the research I’ve done, and the “on my feet” training as a mother. That is why I have invited Rebecca of Parents “R” Talking into my space at Happy and Healthy Pediatrics. I want to be able to offer all of my patients complete guidance on the path of parenthood. As my children have gotten older, I have faced moments of challenge and insecurity concerning whether or not I was doing the right thing as a parent. My husband and I have met with Rebecca and we have gotten so much out of her workshops. She led us to think about the way we parent, and how we need to alter our style of parenting based on the difference between our daughter’s temperaments. I am also so grateful for all of the other instructors and health care workers Rebecca has orchestrated into our wellness center. To be able to offer acupuncture, massage therapy, baby massage, CPR classes, support groups, etc. is in an effort to provide complete parenting support and advice. Parents “R” Talking workshops take place next door to Happy and Healthy Pediatrics. Together we hope to welcome a new generation of happy and healthy children.Calendar
For our full calendar of workshops and support groups click here http://www.parentsrtalking.com/Calendar.htmlTo learn more about Parents "R " Talking, Inc. go to www.ParentsRTalking.com or call 917-862-7644Services
We are happy to offer a wide variety of parenting support held at Happy & Healthy Pediatrics. At these workshops, classes, support groups, etc. participants will learn more about the following topics:- Healthy Sleep Habits (Phone Support)Parenting Workshops (Newborn to 6 years)
- Individual Parent Consultation
- In-Home Parent Workshop
- Baby Prep 101 (before the baby arrives)
- Twin Prep 101 (before the twins arrive)
- Nanny Training "Caring for Twins"
- Twin Mom Talk
- Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding Newborn Twins
- Listen and Create Storytime
- Children INNvolved (Charitable program for children and their family - All proceeds go to Interfaith Nutrition Network)
- Birthday Parties
- Baby Massage
- Baby and Me Sign Language
- Mama and Me Fitness Series
- New Moms Support Group
- Postpartum Support Group
- Acupuncture
- Certified Health and Nutrition Coach
- Lactation ConsultantSpeech and Language Pathologist
- Infant/Child Safety & CPR
- Infant Care
- Massage Therapist
- Rockin' Musical Tots with Darlene Graham
- KID-FIT with Jennifer Tucker
- Personal Coaching for Single Parents
- Phenomenal Woman Learning Series
- Parenting Above the Waterline (for mothers and daughters age 11-15)
- Art Therapy for Children
- Healthy Lil' Snacks Workshop
- Intro to Baby Wearing
- JCB Gluten-Free Workshop
- Mommy & Me Pilates (coming soon)
- Mommy and Me Yoga (coming soon)
Meet the Instructors
Click on any of the instructors to learn more about the services they provide.- Rebecca Kammerer (Parent Coach and Founder of Parents "R" Talking, Inc.)
- Linda Zuccaro (BSEd, LCCE, LSS, BSS, American Red Cross CPR Instructor)
- Melissa Monteforte (Certified Health and Nutrition Coach)
- Patti Bigliani (Certified Educator of Infant Massage)
- Cindy Rabey (RN, CNAT, Massage Therapist)
- Miriam Pineles (MSTOM, L.Ac., Dipl., OM)
- Dana Laffey (Lactation Consultant)
- Vanessa Barisano (RN)
- Lisa Mildeberger (MS, CRC, LMHC)
- Nicole Kolenda (M.S., CCC-SLP, P.C.)
- Donna Arora (MA, LCAT, ATR-BC)
- Jennifer Tucker (Fitness Trainer)
- Carol Lane (Life Coach)
- Darlene Graham (Musician)
- Kimberly Rae (Entertainer)
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