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    • #1: The New Baby
    • Nutrition-Breastfeeding
    • The Newborns
    • #28: 10 Strategies for getting babies to sleep through the night
  • Kids
    • #21: Traditions-Do you have any? You should!
    • #33: 4 Ways to Encourage and Develop Creativity in Your Child
    • #45: How to help your child find out who they want to be: Finding your child’s super power
    • #50: 4 Ways to create long lasting friendships & how to know if your child is just shy or is struggling with social anxiety
    • MASKS, KIDS & SCHOOL-PRACTICAL TIPS
    • #63: WHAT SHOULD I FEED MY CHILD?
    • #65 How Do I Know if My Child has Autism?
    • School/Education
      • #7: 4 Ways to keep your child motivated
      • #30: 5 Ways to Give the Gift of Reading to your Child
      • #52: 4 Guaranteed Ways to Learn Faster: Part 1
      • #53: 4 Guaranteed Ways to Learn Faster :Part 2
      • #54: 4 Guaranteed Ways to Learn Faster: Part 3 Understanding Memory
      • #55: 4 Guaranteed Ways to learn faster: Part 4 – Effective Study Habits
      • #61: Teach Kids about their Heritage and a Second Language: It’s more important than ever!
      • Free Guide to Surviving Middle School!
    • Safety and Prevention
      • #2: 10 Easy ways to baby-proof your home
      • #12: Is my child ready for a smart phone? Am I?
      • #37: Coronavirus & your kids
        • #36: A list of cleaning products that work against the novel Coronavirus
    • Behavior and Discipline
      • #4: What to do when your child says NO!
      • #8: Learn about chores kids can do: From Pre-k to college
      • #20: Are you parenting in the GRAY zone?-maybe you should be…
      • #43: What kinds of chores can kids do during quarantine?
        • #47: Are you tired of trying to keep your child on a schedule? The importance of play.
    • #56: Learning about appreciation and how to teach gratitude
    • Teens and Young Adults
      • #9: 3 Ways to help kids and teens handle stress
      • #15: How to Help your Teen when they Breakdown
      • #29: Parenting teens
      • Post #67 Self-Image: Being intentional about who you are and who you want to be
  • Kids & Weight loss
    • FREE GUIDE to Obesity & Kids: Overwhelm to Clarity
    • Obesity and Kids : Getting Started!!!!
    • Special Post: MDFORMOMS with Dr. Carly Snyder
    • SNACK TIPS FOR KIDS!
    • #66: The Importance of Strength Training in Kids and Teens
  • Mom Self Care
    • #3: 5 Time Management tips for moms
    • #6: Life Lessons learned from child cancer patients
    • #13: The Greatest Gift to give your kids is Time
    • #17: Reminders for the days you are feeling like a bad parent
    • #18: The secret to being the best parent you can be
    • #19: Do you feel like time is just passing you by? This might by why
    • #25: Parenting Lessons Learned this year
    • #26: Living with intention
    • #27: What makes a super parent?
    • #34: Moms need friends too
    • #39: The only thing guaranteed is change…
    • #41: 5 Effective & Proven Ways to decrease stress and anxiety
    • #44: How to stop worrying and start making decisions
    • #48: Are you feeling like you don’t even remember who you are? How to keep your sense of self after becoming a parent: YOU MATTER
    • #58: How to be the BEST Mom ever!
    • #62: 5 Ways to manage change in your life
    • #64: Friendship is Important for Your Health
  • Child Mental Health
    • #5: How to help kids use their voices to get what they want
    • #10: Kid’s Worry Too: How do you know if your child is worried?
    • #11: Nurturing your child’s individuality: The purple phase…
    • #14: Teaching Kids about Self-worth
    • #16: What to do when your child is having trouble making friends. Some helpful tips
    • #22: When your child is different..
    • #23: A healthy mind is the key to a healthy child.
    • #24: Like vs Love – There is a difference!
    • #31: 3 C’s To Help Your Anxious Child
    • #32: Is it a mental health issue, a physical problem or simply a lack of sleep?
    • #35: Are you nurturing your child’s true self?
    • #38: Look for the helpers….
    • #40: The simple way to find out what your child is worried about
    • #42: An opportunity to boost self-esteem & have difficult conversations with your kids
    • #46: How to help kids find their voice
    • #49: A Story of Two Sisters: The Good Student and the “bad”: Recognizing Anxiety Early
    • #59: How a child develops their sense of self
    • #60: How to Recognize and Manage Stress in Your Kids
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Hi there! Good morning! ☀️ It’s Dr Vainder Hi there! Good morning! ☀️ It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically and mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. Today is Day 15 out of 30 and it’s all about your baby and their 4 month old visit to the pediatrician. 💗 These visits in the first year are so important. Babies grow and develop so quickly this first year and there are things that your doctor will be looking for to make sure they’re on track. 💗 If you notice that your baby isn’t doing something that we discussed in the last post about 4 months, this is the perfect time to bring it up. 💗 Please don’t worry, remember every baby develops at their own pace, and somethings just knowing what to look for or what to do is all you really need. 💗 The more prepared you go for your visit the more you will get out of it. 💗 I’m proud of you and all that you are doing for your baby! 💗 My favorite part of the 4 month visit is the baby laughs! What’s yours? 💗 #4monthsold #pediatrician #pediatrics #doctor #drvcares #drmom #moms #dads #childdevelopment #momsofinstagram #mommy #mommylife
Good morning! ☀️ As the Black Friday special Good morning! ☀️ As the Black Friday specials roll in, remember your time is the greatest gift you can give someone you love. 💗 It’s always what you look back and remember and it will be this way for your kids too. 💗 So if this year you don’t have a lot to give in tangible gifts, remember this💗 #parenting #parentingwithpurpose #drvcares #drmom #dcotor #moms #dads #pediatrician #pediatrics
Hi there! Good morning! ☀️ It’s Dr Vainder Hi there! Good morning! ☀️ It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically and mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. Today is Day 14 out of 30 and it’s all about your baby and 4 months. 💗 Today I’m reviewing what your baby should be doing and what to watch out for. 💗 4 months is one of my favorite ages as your baby begins to develop their own little personality! 💗 They love to look at you, smile and engage with you! 💗 They become very social and gone are the days when they are content just laying there! 💗 They want to see what’s happening and they don’t want to miss anything! 💗 Now is the time to build that high chair, stroller or swing so your baby can take it all in. 💗 This is also the time when moms begin to breathe a little as feedings are less frequent and some babies have started sleeping longer stretches. 💗 As usual, development in infants can vary so the intention is to simply use this as a guide. 💗 If you see something you are worried about discuss it with your pediatrician. 💗 As always, thanks for being here, comment below and share with a friend. The more we share the more we grow and the more we learn. Have a beautiful day!#drvcares #drmom #mom #momlife #4monthsold #newborns #newmoms #childdevelopment #pediatrician
Remember! Everyone’s situation is different and Remember! Everyone’s situation is different and there is no right or wrong. 💗 Do what feels right for your family without explanation or apology. #parenting #babies #parentingwithpurpose #doctor #pediatrician #mommy #momsofinstagram
Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatri Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically and mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. Today is Day 13 out of 30. 💗 I’m sharing what you really need to know and advice I wish I had when I was a new mom. 💗 Over the last 20 years I’ve had the privilege of taking care of families from all walks of life. 💗 I’ve learned that we are more alike than we are different. And I’ve learned that is moms share the same worries and concerns throughout the first year. 💗 Today’s post is about how to prepare when you want to or have to go back to work. 💗 Going back to work brings up a lot of emotions. 💗 As with most changes in your life, the more you prepare the more ready you will feel. 💗 Plan ahead and be realistic about what you can and cannot do when you go back to work. 💗 In today’s post I’m sharing some tips about how to choose a daycare or nanny, how to transition from 100% nursing on demand to pumping and how to mentally prepare as well. 💗 I promise you that you can do this. 💗 If you’re following along or you are a mom that has transitioned from new mom to working mom, please share any tips below. The more we share, the more we all learn and grow. 🌸 #newmom #workingmom #breastfeeding #momsofinstagram #pediatrician #newborns #infants #doctor #mommy #mommylife #momlife #mommyandme #baby #babylove
Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatri Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically and mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. Today is Day 12 💗 I’m sharing what you really need to know and advice I wish I had when I was a new mom. 💗 Over the last 20 years I’ve had the privilege of taking care of families from all walks of life. 💗 I’ve learned that we are more alike than we are different. And I’ve learned that is moms share the same worries and concerns throughout the first year. 💗 Today’s post is about siblings and the new baby. 💗 The first few days of being a big brother or sister can be exciting! 💗 The day they’ve been waiting for and this little special baby they’ve heard so much about has finally arrived! 💗 But soon, these little ones start to notice that a lot of the attention that once went to them is now on this new baby. 💗 This sometimes leads to them regressing and wanting to act like babies again to get attention. It’s not uncommon for potty trained kids to want to wear diapers again or ask for the pacifier they had stopped using months before 💗 I hope the slides give you some tips on how to help your little ones embrace their new role with ease. 💗 Remind them that we are all unique and that is where our super powers lie:) 💗 What are some ways that helped your kids in their new roles as big brother and big sister? #newbaby #siblings #parenting #parents #pediatrician #newborns #moms #dads #momsofinstagram
Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatri Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically and mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. Today is Day 11. 💗 I’m sharing what you really need to know and advice I wish I had when I was a new mom. 💗 Over the last 20 years I’ve had the privilege of taking care of families from all walks of life. 💗 I’ve learned that we are more alike than we are different. And I’ve learned that is moms share the same worries and concerns throughout the first year. 💗 Today’s post is about your baby's 2 month doctor visit. I encourage you to: 🔹 Prepare questions ahead of time to maximize your visit. 🔹 Ask to see your baby's weight and length on the growth chart 🔹 If you think that you are having symptoms of post-partum depression, speak with the doctor to get the care that you need. 💞 Remember that you are not expected to have all of the answers. If you are worried about something ask. Yes, it may or may not be important, but you will never know until you ask. Sometimes worrying about things can cause unnecessary anxiety or can help your baby get the treatment they need- so please ask! 💗 Have a wonderful day and I will see you on Day 12 when we talk about siblings and how to help Big Brother or Big Sister learn more about their new role. As always, Thank you for being here! The more we share the more we all learn! Tag a friend or encourage someone to follow along as you go from New Mom to Confident Mom in the 1st Year. :) #pediatrician #newborns #parenting #breastfeeding #pediatrics #newmoms #postpartumdepression #selfcare
Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediat Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically and mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. Today is Day 10. 💗 I’m sharing what you really need to know and advice I wish I had when I was a new mom. 💗 Over the last 20 years I’ve had the privilege of taking care of families from all walks of life. 💗 I’ve learned that we are more alike than we are different. And I’ve learned that is moms share the same worries and concerns throughout the first year. 💗 Today’s post is about reaching the 2 Month milestone!! Celebrate every milestone! This is one of my absolute favorites because it’s the one that comes with the “social smile!” 😊 Ah! The BEST!!! Seeing that little smile has to be one of the most amazing feelings and it’s a baby’s way of sharing with you that they are happy💗and trying to communicate! 💗 Babies at this age also begin to see more colors although most babies don’t see all colors until they are about 5-6 months old and vision is not 20/20 until around 5 YEARS old! 😳 💗 If you’re breast feeding you are feeling more confident and you and your baby are more in sync. 💗 At this age baby’s tummies are still sensitive so pay attention to fussy days and your diet. There can be a connection. 💗Tip: It takes about 2 hours for what you eat and drink to pass into your breast milk. 💗 Feeding continues to be only breast milk or formula. Babies don’t need water or any other form of nutrients. It’s all they need. 💗 You’re still exhausted but now you and your baby know each other better! You’ve got this! You’re doing great! I’m proud of you! 💗 So if you’re a Mom to be, a new mom, or even an experienced mom, I’d love to have you follow along. 💗Any questions about 2 month olds? Ask below so we can share and learn:) Comment, invite and share. #newmoms #newmom #maternity #pediatrics #pediatrician #mama #pediatrics #doctor #confidentmom #parents #newborns #babies
Hi there! Did you hear the news? Headspace is now Hi there! Did you hear the news? Headspace is now free for teens (ages 13-18)! 🎉 ♥️ Do you know what Headspace is? Headspace is an app that offers guided meditation and mindfullness. ♥️ The app is designed to allow you to select the kind of guided meditation you would like such as for stress, anxiety, health related issues, sleep related issues, etc. ♥️ I started using Headspace over 3 years ago and I can’t tell you how much it has helped me. Only 10 minutes a day can make a world of difference in your life. ♥️ If your teen is feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed (who isn’t these days…) encourage them to sign up for Headspace for free. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. ♥️ Your teen deserves these 10 minutes of peace in their mind. Removing the clutter and chaos that is usually there. ♥️ Thank you @headspace for reaching out to our teens when they really need it most! ♥️ Share with a friend, tag a friend and encourage your teens to sign up today. ❤️ If you’re a teen, give it a chance - at least for 1 month, 10 minutes a day. You will be amazed by the results. ♥️ If you’re a mom dealing with stress, anxiety or hopelessness I encourage you to give it a try too. You deserve to take care of yourself. ♥️ #headspace #headspaceapp #mentalhealth #teens #teensmentalhealth #depression #anxiety #hope #meditation #sleep #pediatrics #kids #womenphysicians #moms #dads #parents #parenting
Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediat Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically and mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life 💗 I’m sharing what you really need to know and advice I wish I had when I was a new mom. 💗 Over the last 20 years I’ve had the privilege of taking care of families from all walks of life. 💗 I’ve learned that we are more alike than we are different. And I’ve learned that is moms share the same worries and concerns throughout the first year. 💗 Today’s post is about reaching the 1 Month milestone!! Celebrate every milestone! At this age baby’s become more focused and usually the early difficulties of breastfeeding have improved . You’re still exhausted but now you and your baby know each other better! 💗 So if you’re a Mom to be, a new mom, or even an experienced mom, I’d love to have you follow along. Comment, invite and share. #newmoms #newmom #maternity #pediatrics #pediatrician #mama #pediatrics #doctor #confidentmom #parents #moms #dads
Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder! Today’s post is all Hi there! It’s Dr Vainder! Today’s post is all about the new mom 💗 For those of you just following along, I’m a pediatrician (and a mom) that’s passionate about keeping moms and kids physically and emotionally healthy. 💗 For the next 30 days I will share with you what you really need to know as you transition from mom-to-be to confident mom in your baby’s 1st year. 💗 Today is Day 8 and today the focus is shifting to the moms. 💗 Moms are going through so many physical and emotional changes and it’s important to know them difference between what’s normal and what isn’t. 💗 Take some time to look through the 10 slides to help you recognize when you need to ask for help. 💗 And remember asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak. 💗 It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, but when you do it will not only help you but your baby as well. 💗 The only way to be the best mom you can be is by never forgetting to take care of YOU. 💗 Have a wonderful evening! Follow, comment and share with someone you think would benefit too:) 💗#postpartumdepression #babyblues #newbaby #selfcare #momcare #moms #dads #parenting #mommylife #selfcare #momlife #mommy #pediatricresident #momblogger #momlifebelike #parenting #parenting
Good morning! Today’s post is an early one! For Good morning! Today’s post is an early one! For those of you just following along, I’m a pediatrician (and a mom) that’s passionate about keeping moms and kids physically and emotionally healthy. For the next 30 days I will share with you what you really need to know as you transition from mom-to-be to confident mom in your baby’s 1st year. 💗 Today is Day 7 and we’re talking about the first time your baby gets sick. 🤒 It will happen and when it does I don’t want you to panic. 💗 Take a deep breath and remind yourself that babies are resilient and that they will get through these common ailments we all experience. 💗 The problem is that newborns rely on us for everything and they certainly can’t tell you how they feel so it can definitely be scary. 💗 Here are some tips for when your baby gets the common ailments we all get and when you need to see your pediatrician. 🧑‍⚕️ 1. Fever in newborns is an emergency and if your newborn is less than 6 weeks old with a temp > 100.4 F you need to take them to be seen in the ER or Urgent Care. Newborns can only take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever. They need to be six months or more to take Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) 2. The Common Cold- We all get cold and newborns are no exception. If your baby has a cold, focus on putting a little saline in your baby’s nose and suctioning them with a suction bulb or my personal favorite the @nosefrida 💗 Most colds will last 7-10 days, if after a week (or sooner) your newborn starts to look worse, gets a fever or has a worsening cough, you need to have them checked. Check my post for more tips for colds. 3. Vomiting- Newborns vomit for lots of different reasons. While all babies spit up, projectile vomiting or vomiting that results in milk coming from the nose can be a sign of something more serious and needs to be discussed with your doctor. 💗 Lastly, and most importantly. Trust your gut. No one knows your baby better than you. If you think something is off or wrong, then it probably is and needs to be addressed. Be your baby’s voice and remember that you will get through this. 💗 Have a beautiful day! C U tomorrow as we continue our 30 days together :)
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