Dr. Cao has made it a priority to invest in his patient's education and has launched a monthly series of FREE classes/seminars available exclusively to his patients.
Infant/Toddler CPR Class
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The class offers infant and toddler CPR training and covers home safety and prevention. Our certified CPR instructor and nurse Taima Lopez will guide you through multiple safety topics and will teach CPR techniques.
The goal of this hands-on class is to give you tools you can use in case of emergency and to also to create community. Make a new friend while learning some skills! The class is offered to parents and care givers and it is exclusively available to current SSP families. Next Free Infant and Toddler SSP CPR Class: Wednesday, February 28 2024 |
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Lactation Support Class
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Our monthly lactation support support class is designed to address common issues like nipple pain, latch, supply, weight gain, nighttime feeding, and so on. This class gives you the chance not only to get the breastfeeding/chest feeding support you need but also to be in community with other nursing parents and share your experience.
The group will be facilitated by a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who will discuss various topics and answer any questions you may have. This class gives you the chance not only to get the support you need, but also to connect with other nursing parents and share your experience. Who is the instructor? Shamina Rao is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Birth Doula, and Prenatal Yoga Instructor. But most importantly, she is a mother of two children, her greatest teachers. She grew up in India, the Far East, and East Africa but Brooklyn has been her home for the last 30 years! Next SSP Breastfeeding Class: Wednesday, February 14th 2024 |
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Infant Sleep Class
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Monthly Infant Sleep Class: Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits For Your Baby (0-12 months) .
People think that sleep problems are inevitable when you have kids, but there are absolutely steps that you can take to promote healthy sleep habits in your children. This class is for parents with children 0-12 months old who would like to learn more about infant sleep. You will learn strategies to help your little one get the sleep they need for their growth and development, while establishing sustainable sleep habits for the whole family. Time will be allotted for for Q&A. Who is the instructor? Stephanie Drew, LCSW is a former SSP mom who lives in Westchester with her husband and two sons. She is a psychotherapist in private practice, specializing in trauma, mood disorders, and postpartum mental health, and a certified sleep consultant who works with all ages (infants, children, adolescents, and adults). As a licensed clinical social worker, Stephanie has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in a variety of settings, including hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and community mental health clinics. As a mom, she knows how tough sleep deprivation can be, because she’s been there! She loves giving exhausted parents hope that they WILL sleep again, so that they can show up to be the best they can be for their children. You can find Stephanie online at stephaniedrew.com or [email protected] Next SSP Breastfeeding Class: TBA |
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Newborn Care Class
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During the 'Newborn Care Class' we will dive into the 'How-Tos' of being a new parent and we will help you navigate those first months, covering topics such as:
One of our goals is not only to give you some concrete tools, but also to put you in touch with other new parents and create a community support system. Next Newborn Care Class: TBA |
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Self Care Class: Managing Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
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The Self Care class: Managing Postpartum Depression and Anxiety will explore the emotional experiences after having a baby, including Postpartum Depression and Anxiety.
Our certified workshop leaders Batya Novick, LCSW and Kristy Zadrozny, LMFT will explore ways to address these feelings and offer support during this time in a family's life and will enable you to connect to others in our community who are experiencing something similar. Next Class: TBA |
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Tiny Tasters: introducing solid foods
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Tiny Tasters: this class is aimed to new and not so new SSP parents (having a second or third baby?) who will learn how to introduce solid foods for their little ones.
Your trainer: Nicole Silber, RD, CSP, CLC Nicole is a specialist in pediatric nutrition, a certified lactation counselor, and a mom of 3 young girls! She is in private practice where she works with families facing chronic medical conditions, weight and growth concerns, feeding struggles, food allergies, GI conditions, picky eating and more. She is also the creator of Tiny Tasters, an on-demand class teaching parents everything about introducing solids and feeding their little ones. Prior she worked as a pediatric nutrionist at the Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia and NYU Langone Medical Center. Can I bring my baby: YES Ages: 4 to 12 month Next Class: TBA |
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"Picky Eating": Strategies for Parents Class Series
The "Picky Eating": Strategies for Parents is a free workshop designed for parents struggling to help their children enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods. The class touches topics such as what's normal and what's cause for concern, how to develop strategies and implement them.
Our workshop leader, mom of 2, Cara Kantrowitz has a Bachelor's in Psychology and Anthropology and a Master's in Occupational Therapy. Cara is passionate about helping schools and families address sensory, motor and behavioral issues around selective eating.
Our workshop leader, mom of 2, Cara Kantrowitz has a Bachelor's in Psychology and Anthropology and a Master's in Occupational Therapy. Cara is passionate about helping schools and families address sensory, motor and behavioral issues around selective eating.
