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Lisa Davis, host of It’s Your Health radio recently interviewed Dr. Nina Shapiro, Director of Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat at the Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA, and Associate Professor of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA about her new book, Take a Deep Breath: Clear The Air For The Health Of Your Child (World Scientific, January 2012). 

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When Should You Indulge Your Kids?

Are you that parent that makes sure your child has the newest technology and devices? Or are you the parent that gives in to your child every time they throw a tantrum? Or maybe you are that parent that can’t possibly shower them with enough gifts? Jen and Barb talk to parenting expert and author Betsy Brown Braun about healthy ways to indulge and reward your kids — watch “When Should You Indulge Your Kids?”

 

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Today, Dr. Nina Shapiro’s new book, Take A Deep Breath was reviewed by the Virgin Islands Daily News.  Dr. Shapiro recently appeared on CBS’ “The Early Show” to discuss her book. Take a Deep Breath is available for order on amazon.com and at barnesandnoble.com.

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Nina Shapiro will be signing copies of her newly released book  Take A Deep Breath: Clear The Air For The Health Of Your Child at Chevaliers bookstore:

WHEN: Saturday, January 14th
TIME: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
WHERE: Chevalier’s Books, 126 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004
PHONE:  323-465-1334

Dr. Shapiro is both Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Associate Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Take A Deep Breath sheds new light on the latest research in pediatric breathing issues, sleep issues, and airway safety.  The book explains all of the puzzling and oftentimes distressing breathing patterns our children have throughout development. From the uppermost part of the breathing apparatus, the nose, to the lowermost part, the lungs, this book explains which problems are truly worrisome, and which are actually normal stages in a child’s growth.

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Fran Walfish, Psy.D., author of The Self Aware Parent shares her tips on how to handle toddler tantrums on BreezyMama.com.

Dr. Walfish is the foremost Beverly Hills child and family psychotherapist. Her caring approach, exuberant style, humor, and astute insights have earned her a sterling reputation among colleagues and national media alike. A frequent guest on top-­tier TV programs, including NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams and KABC-­TV in Los Angeles, The Doctors, CBS and often appearing in major publications such as Parents Magazine, Family Circle and Woman’s Day, Dr. Fran continues to lead the field with her expert insights and innovative strategies for parents, children and couples.

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Just released Take A Deep Breath: Clear The Air For The Health Of Your Child by my client Nina Shapiro, M.D. is already getting getting great reviews. See There’s A  Book blog and TwoBearsFarm.com.

Dr. Shapiro is both Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Associate Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Take A Deep Breath sheds new light on the latest research in pediatric breathing issues, sleep issues, and airway safety.  The book explains all of the puzzling and oftentimes distressing breathing patterns our children have throughout development. From the uppermost part of the breathing apparatus, the nose, to the lowermost part, the lungs, this book explains which problems are truly worrisome, and which are actually normal stages in a child’s growth.

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Karen L. Schiltz, Ph.D., author of Beyond The Label: A Guide to Unlocking a Child’s Educational Potential is a psychologist in private practice, specializing in the clinical and forensic neuropsychological assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults.

Read her most blog in Psychology Today  where she details how neuropsychological assessment/comprehensive evaluation is critical in order for you to understand the big picture of your child’s needs.

 

 

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When Dr. Fran Walfish, author of The Self-Aware Parent:  Resolving Conflict and Building A Better Bond with Your Child was asked what to when grown kids move back to their parents, she shared her thoughts on eHow.

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Becoming Jewish: The Challenges, Rewards, and Paths to Conversion, an all inclusive, step-by-step guide to converting to Judaism by Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben and Jennifer Hanin just received a rave review from Jewish Book World.

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Check the recent post on Babble.com. My client Betsy Brown Brown, child development and behavior specialist and the author of You’re Not the Boss of Me: Brat-proofing your Four-to-Twelve-Year-Old Child offers her advice to the parents of little ones that curse.