Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

Thursday, March 1, 2012

How do I know which doctor is BEST for my child?


Parents often question which doctor they should choose to help manage their child's Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and an interesting and often mis-diagnosed disorder called PANDAS (a disorder where children develop sudden onset OCD behaviors and tics from STREP). They have been trying to cope by reading books, online blogs, and getting advice from their friends and loved ones. When they feel that their child is not getting better, they determine that they need to take things to the next level and seek professional help. How do families know where to go and which is doctor is BEST for them?

I encourage families to check out Stefanie Weiss at ASK STEFANIE.  The mother of three children 10, 8 and 5 helps families select the appropriate psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, or pediatrician based on a families needs. Every child’s personality is different, therefore they respond differently to different people. Stefanie interviews each doctor personally, so she can help parents choose who would be the best fit for their child. It is hard enough to get a child to open up emotionally to a stranger, especially one they don’t relate to. Stefanie makes this process so much easier! She is a true hand-holder, guiding parents through the entire process. Parents anxieties are alleviated the moment they walk in the door.


Stefanie is warm, charismatic, and very easy to relate to. She has relationships with many doctors all over New York City and Long Island. She truly takes her time with each family, helping navigate the process as well as giving parents great tips and advice on how to handle friends, relatives, and teachers. Her concierge service is truly one of a kind! One day when you need it, you will be glad that you have her number in your back pocket!
Check out www.askstefanie.com and join her on twitter @askstefanie.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

LLD introduces Wellyfish!

A friend of mine called on me last night to introduce me to Wellyfish, the best in wellness deals in NYC & Los Angeles.


They are introducing A Midwife’s Gift pregnancy packs for each trimester.

Wellyfish, the new, trendy conscious deal site, has partnered with Shop Vital Child, creator of the meticulously designed A Midwife's Gift pregnancy baskets, for its exclusive launch. Devoted to the optimal health of pregnant women and their babies, these one-of-a-kind baskets are up to 32% off for 3 days only at wellyfish.com. 

There are three different basket options for each trimester to choose from, (Princess, Queen, & Goddess), and all include a generous array of cutting edge, safe, and effective natural health supplements. Supporting women from pregnancy to labor to post-childbirth... all in one beautiful basket! 

And here is a sneak peek of what is included inside each pack!

Ginger Honey Tonic
Heather's Tummy Organic Fennel Tea Bags
Perfect Prenatal
Algal Oil Omega 3 EPA/DHA
Decadently Healthy Raw Chocolates
Organic Raspberry Tea
Dr. Ohira's Probiotics
Oh baby!™ belly butter
Bone Strength Take Care (Calcium)
The Ultimate Pregnancy Journal
Organic Hemp Seed (Protein/Omega 3's)
Max B-ND (B-Complex)
Ina Mae Gaskin Guide To Child birth
Vitamineral Green Version 5
Quinton Hypertonic
Ola Loa Sport Drink & much more!

For more information visit Wellyfish.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

What is your sitter back-up plan?


What is your babysitter back-up plan?

Kids are sick and home from school.

Nanny or regular sitter is sick.

Grandparents, friends are at work…

Ugh.



It is important for every family to have a go-to sitter service, group or person that you can rely on for those last minute curve balls.  Check out this article on Daily Worth. They recommend strategizing, network and budgeting. I agree, be sure to have at least two go-to sitters or agencies on speed dial in case the need arises, where you can call one of them and pretty much be guaranteed a sitter for the next day.

Last Thursday I was at dinner around 10pm when I received the frantic message, OUR NANNY IS SICK…HELP! Luckily we had a sitter at her place at 8:30am the next day. But to alleviate stress be prepared with your back-up!

-LB