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2011 Mommybites Summit Keynote Video: Hal Runkel, ScreamFree Relationships

Elise — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:21:47 +0000

As part of our commitment to educate our community, we had the amazing opportunity to have Hal Runkel, founder of ScreamFree Institute, speak as our keynote at the 2011 Mommybites Summit. He was nothing short of amazing and his message resonated loud and clear (but there was definitely no screaming). We know many of our community members couldn’t make the evening festivities so we wanted to make sure you had the chance to see what close to 300 attendees got to experience first hand: the magic of Hal Runkel.

Below is a video of his 35 minute talk he gave on May 19, 2011. Watch, listen, and enact his easy action items. Then let’s start talking, supporting, and sharing our strengths, struggles, and lesson learned so that we as a community can all come together to be the best parents we can.

Tell us your thoughts. Feel free to ask questions and we can get them answered by others in our community as well as any expert that chimes in too. Let’s get the conversation started.

Promoting Successful Learning & Lifelong Joy

Elise — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:03:46 +0000

Dr. Edward Hallowell, father of three and a clinical psychiatrist, outlines a five-step plan for promoting successful learning and lifelong joy that teachers, parents and all others who care about children can use to give children the gift of happiness that will last a lifetime: Connect, Play, Practice, Mastery and Recognition. As fundamental as these five concepts are, they hold the key to raising children with healthy self-esteem, moral awareness and spiritual values. Based on current research, as well as his own experiences as a parent, teacher, and child psychiatrist, Dr. Hallowell will discuss how one step leads to the next and how the cycle is self-perpetuated. He will explain how these five key qualities can greatly increase a child’s chances of leading a joyful and meaningful life.

Interview with ‘City Baby’ Author Pamela Weinberg

lauracorp — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:46:09 +0000

Pamela Weinberg is co-author of City Baby, the best selling parenting guidebook. This indispensable resource guide for parents, written with Kelly Ashton, is in its third edition and has been called “The Bible for New York City parents.” The City Baby guide answers the many big and little questions that expectant and new parents ponder. Topics include important pregnancy to pre-school advice such as: how to decide on your nanny, pediatrician and doula; where to find the best bargains on baby clothes or that one-of-a-kind crib; where to hold a birthday party on a budget; etc. City Baby also provides readers many “insider” tips that save time and aggravation for busy New York City parents. Be sure to look out for the fourth and newest edition of City Baby in stores in September 2010.

Pamela Weinberg

www.citybabyny.com

Interview with Psychotherapist and Parenting Coach Tammy Gold

lauracorp — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:45:52 +0000

Tammy Gold is a psychotherapist licensed in New York and New Jersey, and is also certified as a life coach and parent coach. Tammy is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University with degrees in English Literature and Social Work. She works with clients in NJ, NY and CT and has been featured in over 50 articles worldwide. She has also appeared on television on stations such as ABC, MSNBC, and Parents TV. Tammy Gold is the owner of Gold Parent Coaching – a unique service that advises and coaches parents through a variety of difficult,parenting situations – either in the comfort of their own home, or over the phone. GPC’s services include: Relationship coaching between parents; Education on newborns and infants; Sleep and discipline training for toddlers, and Support with Teens. Gold Parent Coaching is also the only company that offers “nanny coaching & support” – a unique service to help moms, dads and nannies create perfect working relationships. GPC’s unique 5 Level “nanny screening process” has enabled countless clients to finds their perfect childcare situation Tammy brings a wealth of expertise, compassion and personal experience to parent coaching. Her expertise and inspiration is also drawn from her own experience as a mother of two young daughters.

Tammy Gold

www.goldparentcoaching.com

Interview with Clinical Sexologist Judith Steinhart

lauracorp — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:45:16 +0000

Judith Steinhart, EdD, is a clinical sexologist, sexual health consultant, and certified sexuality educator. She has spoken to diverse groups of PTAs at public and independent schools, the Parents League, taught at colleges and universities, undergraduate and graduate programs, and conferences, has written articles and chapters for academic journals and books as well as for More.com. She served a four year term on the National Advisory Council for Sexual Health at Morehouse School of Medicine, convened by Dr., David Satcher,15th Surgeon General of the US. She works with individuals, couples, and groups on communication strategies for reaching their goals, blogs, www.judithsteinhart.com, and at www.heyjud.com. When you attend, you will see how much she loves her work.

Judith Steinhart

www.judithsteinhart.com

Pediatric Dentist Discusses Thumb Sucking and Tooth Care from Birth to Age 2

Heather — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:55:11 +0000

In this video, pediatric dentist Dr. Julie Cernigliaro will highlight common questions and concerns that parents may have about pediatric dentistry from the infant through the school aged child. We will explain why it is important to have your child see a pediatric dentist and what pediatric dentists do differently. You will be given information on how to care for your child’s teeth and avoid dental decay. We will also address why baby teeth are important, review thumb sucking, x-rays trauma and touch on a variety of other important pediatric dental topics.

Dr. Julie Cernigliaro is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2001 where she received the community service and pediatric dental health award. She continued her studies, completing her Pediatric Dental Residency at Northwestern’s Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago in 2003.Currently she splits her time between her positions of Associate Director of the Pediatric Dental Residency Program at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY and working in private practice. She became a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2006. Dr. Julie is well traveled and has provided dental services and conducted research in various international settings.

www.happypedsdental.com

happypeds@gmail.com

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Tired? Parenting Expert Teaches About Healthy Infant Sleep

Heather — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:00:26 +0000

In this video, parenting expert and counselor Janeen Hayward talks about what you need to know about infant sleep. She discusses kinds of sleep aids, bad habits and daily routines. Join Janeen in this segment to learn when it is reasonable to expect your baby to sleep through the night and what the optimal sleep environment is for your baby.

Healthy Infant Sleep

Janeen Haywardis a licensed clinical mental health counselor in the states of New York and Illinois and certified Gottman Educator. She graduated from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. In graduate school, Janeen counseled children and adolescent survivors of sexual abuse, many of whom were teen parents. Upon graduating, she directed a training program for graduate students in clinical psychology at a grade school in Chicago, offering play therapy and group counseling to school-aged children. This is where the seeds of swellbeing were sown; the idea being the best way to help children is to help their parents. After working in that school-based program for three years, she moved to New York City and has been working with new and expecting parents on infant and toddler sleep issues and adjusting to new parenthood, ever since. She is the proud mother of a daughter.

212.924.1913

www.swellbeing.com

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Child Psychiatrist Walks You Through How to Handle Toddler Tantrums

Heather — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:02:34 +0000

In this video, child Psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Klagsbrum (Dr. K), discusses ways to manage toddler tantrums when they are between the ages of 0-4 years old. She discusses what a tantrum is and what it is not, the reasons why toddlers have tantrums and specific ways to handle these tantrums Please join Dr. K in this segment to hear advice and specific examples of ways that you can better manage toddler tantrums.

For more information about the information that Dr. K went over in the video, you can click below to download the PDF file that outlines her toddler management techniques.

Toddler Tantrum Tips

Sarah Klagsbrun, MD is a Child Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor, and mother of 3 who runs her Parenting With Dr K seminars out of her office in Manhattan on the Upper East Side. Dr K specializes in helping parents better understand their children so that parents can have the best relationship they possibly can with their children. Dr K sees parents and children in her private practice as well as does home visits and school observations. Dr K also uses videotaping to help parents directly observe their interactions with their children and strengthen the interaction between them. Dr K also treats adults in her private practice. Dr K runs parenting seminars in her office.

(212) 996-4300

www.parentingwithDrK.com

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A Childbirth Educator Discusses – What is The Right Birth For You?

Heather — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:38:12 +0000

In this video, Lisa Gould Rubin, featured Today Show doula, childbirth expert, and author discusses how to have the birth that’s right for you – not your mother, your sister or your best friend. She talks about how you can make choices in labor and delivery based on who you are, not someone some childbirth experts tells you that you should be. Join Lisa as she guides you through steps that help you have the birth that is just right for you.

Lisa Gould Rubin, CCE, CD (DONA), Birth and Newborn Parenting Consultant has been teaching childbirth classes and providing prenatal, labor and postpartum support for nearly thirty years and hundreds of women long before it became a recognized profession. Lisa helped establish the doula program at Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC. She has provided expert advice on childbirth and parenting to publications like The New York Times, Parenting Magazine and the Utne Reader. Lisa has been featured on the Today Show and she is the co-author of “The Birth That’s Right For You”. Lisa has created Distance Doula Support, to help you get the answers to your questions, make choices, custom-fit strategies and get the support that’s just right for you by phone and email throughout your pregnancy, your labor and at home with your new baby. Support at any time, from anywhere!

914.763.9487

www.Thegoodbirthcompany.com

Lisa@Thegoodbirthcompany.com

Lisa welcomes your questions and invites you to weigh in with your own opinions and experiences in the comment section below.

Pam Allyn Tells Us What To Read, When (for 0-5 year olds)

Heather — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:00:04 +0000

In this video, Author Pam Allyn talks about the advantages of reading to your child when they’re between the ages of 0 and 5. She shares some simple guidelines that will help you to foster a love of words, language and stories for your child. Join Pam in this segment to learn what the best things to read are, and how reading can benefit your child for years to come.

For more information about the information Pam went over in the video, you can click below to download a PDF file that outlines her R.E.A.D. model.

What to Read and When 0-5

Bio: Pam Allyn is Executive Director of LitLife and LitWorld, international organizations specializing in quality education. Pam’s acclaimed book What to Read When: The Books and Stories to Read with Your Child and All the Best Times to Read Them (Avery, a Member of Penguin Group USA, 2009) won the 2009 Gold Award from the National Parenting Publications Association. She has received the James Patterson Page Turner Award, Disney Points of Light Foundation Award and Legacy of Service Award from The Children’s Village for her groundbreaking Books for Boys program. Pam has also written influential books for educators including The Complete 4 for Literacy (Scholastic, 2007).

914-479-0199

www.litlifeinfo.com

www.litworld.org

Pam welcomes your questions and invites you to weigh in with your own opinions and experiences in the comment section below.