Classes & Education

Classes and Support Groups

Happy and Healthy Pediatrics offers several classes and support group in the evening and weekend hours. Scheduling is based on demand. Please call (516) 216-5910 for a schedule and to sign up.

• New Parent Support Groups (a great way to meet new parents in the area and make new friends)
• Postpartum Depression Support Groups.
• CPR & Baby Safety classes are offered once every other month.
• Baby Sign Language classes are offered every few months based on demand.
• Parenting Workshops
• More classes to come!

Useful Handouts

Please take a few moments to review our useful handouts. Also, keep in mind that our recommended Pharmacy, Franwin Pharmacy, has a dedicated shelf for Dr. Rubin's patients that carries all of the items recommended in these handouts for your convenience.

• Treating Colds/Coughs (PDF)
• Teething Remedies (PDF)
• Starting Solid Foods (PDF)
• Skin Care and Hygiene (PDF)
• Recommended Books & Web Sites (PDF)
• Probiotics Information (PDF)
• Newborn Care Information (PDF)
• Medication Dosing Charts (Acetominophen/ Ibuprofen/ Benadryl) (PDF)

We are happy to offer a wide variety of parenting workshops held at Happy & Healthy Pediatrics. At these workshops, participants will learn more about the following topics:

• Baby Prep 101 (before the baby arrives)
• Twin Prep 101 (before the twins arrive)
• Nanny Training "Caring for Twins"
• Sleep Training (Newborn to Toddler years)
• Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding Newborn Twins
• Social & Emotional Awareness (Newborn to 6 years)
• CPR & Baby Safety (Classes offered every 3 months)
• Baby Sign Language (Classes offered every few months, based on demand)
• Babysitter Course
• Various Parenting Support Groups

Meet a few of our instructors:

• Linda Zuccaro (CPR & First Aid Instructor)
• Vanessa Barisano (Registered Nurse)
• Lisa Mildeberger (MS, CRC, LMHC)

Our full calendar of workshops and support groups can be found at www.ParentsRTalking.com or call 917-862-7644 for a free consultation.

Recommended Pediatric Dentist - Stacey Reynolds, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City
585 Stewart Ave Suite LL60
Garden City, NY 11530
Tel: 516-222-5100
Fax: 516-222-5107
www.pediatricdentistryofgardencity.com

Recommended Pharmacy - Franwin Pharmacy

Look for Dr. Rubin's dedicated shelf at Franwin Pharmacy! Offering quality service, a personal touch, and free local delivery.

Franwin Pharmacy
127 Mineola Blvd (corner of 1st Street)
Mineola, NY 11501
Tel: 516-746-4720
Fax: 516-741-1132

Parent Education

American Academy of Pediatrics

• Family Education
• Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers
• ADHD
• Adoption
• Adolescents and School-aged Children
• Common Pediatric Illnesses and Conditions
• Developmental Issues
• Pediatric Nutrition and Fitness
• Pediatric Immunization Information
• Behavioral and Psychosocial Issues
• Safety and Prevention
• Promoting Pediatric Care
• Sexual Health and Safety
• Substance Abuse Issues
• Spanish Handouts

Vaccine Information (from the CDC)

• DTaP
• Hep A
• Hep B
• Hib
• HPV
• MMR
• Meningococcal
• Pneumococcal
• Polio
• Rotavirus
• Td/ Tdap (Pertussis Booster)
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)