What Are Dr. Stacey & Dr. Cece Thankful For?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

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Thanksgiving is a holiday for giving thanks.  This year, we have so much to be thankful for at Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove!  

What are Dr. Stacey & Dr. Cece thankful for this year?

Dr. Stacey:

1. What is your most cherished Thanksgiving tradition?  

My most cherished Thanksgiving tradition is family time! My family is scattered all along the East Coast, from New England to Georgia. When we are together, I am grateful for minimal family brawls at the dinner table.

2. What is your biggest accomplishment this year?  

My biggest accomplishment this year: finally achieving a balance between home and work (this might actually be a fantasy accomplishment). Maybe it's running 4 half marathons.  Actually, I've run quite a few races before.... That leaves my biggest accomplishment thus far: my children are still alive and breathing!

3. What are you most thankful for (both at work and in your personal life)?

Work - A great, cohesive staff, wonderful families, Dr. Cece working alongside me to help be regain my sanity (I work too much), and my Thursdays at Columbia.

Personal - My crazy family, living in Sea Cliff, and our family vacations.

Dr. Cece:

1. What is your most cherished Thanksgiving tradition?

Food and Family... not so sure of the order ;)  Our family tradition involves spending quality time together and feasting at my mom's house, but this year we are heading to Orlando, FL to spend the holiday with Mickey at Disney World... might become a new tradition!

2. What is your biggest accomplishment this year?  

Qualifying for NY Marathon for 2016 via the 9+1 program with NYRR... after running 9 races and volunteering at 1 this year, I am qualified to participate in the NY Marathon next year.  If all goes well that will be my "biggest accomplishment" next year!

3. What are you most thankful for (both at work and in your personal life)?

Work- The best boss and co-workers I could ask for... we are a great team at PD of GC!  The awesome families and kids we treat is just icing on the cake!

Personal- My growing family... we welcomed another new niece into the family this year.  I am loving getting to experience the next generation of Kolstads.

Are you ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends tomorrow?  Before you sit down to share delicious food, let us know what you’re most thankful for this year!

If you have any questions about your child’s teeth through the holidays, give one of our offices a call!  You can call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  

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Fun Weekend Events for Kids on Long Island

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  These events happening across Long Island are the perfect way to keep kids entertained!

Events for Kids This Weekend:

Messy Afternoons
Where: Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City
When: Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Cost: $3
Visit the Long Island Children's Museum this weekend for a fun children's workshop.  It's perfect for days with a chance of rain!  The fee is $3 for the regular museum admission (only $2 if your a LICM member).

Meet Donald & Daisy Duck
Where: Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
When: Satuday, May 16th
Cost: Free
Who doesn't love Disney?  Visit the Smith Haven Mall this weekend for a Meet & Greet with Donald and Daisy Duck!

Magic Tree House Double Feature
Where: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, East Main Street, Smith Town
Cost: $15
Do your kids love the Magic Tree House book series?  THere will be a live performance of two Magic Tree House books this weekend.

Check out these articles from Newsday and Long Island Mommy Poppins for more fun weekend events!

If you are in need of dental care, you can always contact our office.  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Brush 2Min2X with Your Favorite Cartoons!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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Are your kids brushing for two minutes, twice a day?  These videos of your kids favorite cartoons are all 2 minutes long!  Let them brush to their favorites on a tablet or on your phone.

Adventure Time

 Lazy Town

Clarence

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Winter Break Weekend Activities For Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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It's not too late to plan something fun for winter break this weekend!  Here are a few fun, family friendly activities and events you might want to check out.

Winter Weekend Activities for Kids:

Black Light Trampoline Night
Every Friday and Saturday night from 8 pm to 11 pm, kids can play under black lights.  Check out the Galactic Jump N' Glow events at Bounce! Trampoline Sports.

Indoor Mini Golf 
Monster Mini Golf in Deer Park is a fun way to spend time indoors on a cold weekend.  The 18-hole course has black lights and other fn effects.  There is also a large arcade for kids to play in.

Visit the Nassau County Museum of Art
You don't need to take a trip to the city to view art.  The Nassau County Museum of Art offers family-friendly tours of their exhibits every Sunday from 1-4 pm.

Read more about fun weekend activities for kids in Newsday.

Please contact our office if you experience any tooth problems this weekend!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Fun Children's Books for Dental Health Month

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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February is Dental Health Month! This month, we want to help get kids excited about caring for tiny teeth. There are plenty of fun oral health books that kids can check out of the local library.  

Here are a few you might want to take a look at!

Brush, Brush, Brush by Alicia Padron
A board book featuring rhythmic, rhyming interactive text. The book also features bright and energetic full-color illustrations.

Open Wide: Tooth School Inside by Laurie Keller
It's time for tooth school and Dr. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32-eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars and twelve molars, including four wisdom teeth.

Melvin the Magnificent Molar! by Julia Cook and Laura Jana, MD.
Through Melvin's view of the world, this book encourages children in a fun-loving, unique way to actually want to brush their teeth.

Pony Brushes His Teeth by Michael Dahl
A pony learns to brush his teeth by watching his dad.

Clarabella's Teeth by An Vrombaut
Poor Clarabella! She spends all day brushing that giant mouth of crocodile teeth! This spited story is a fun way to discuss oral hygiene with preschoolers.

Visit the Babble website for more fun books about teeth.

You can also check out the Garden City Public Library catalog online here and the Glen Cove Public Library Catalog here.

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October is National Dental Hygiene Month

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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October is National Dental Hygiene Month!  Are you doing everything you can to keep your smile healthy?  

Dental Hygiene Reminders:

• Brush Your Teeth - Brushing for two minutes is the most important thing that you can do to prevent plaque, cavities and gingivitis.  This helps keep teeth and gums clean.  Even baby teeth need to be diligently brushed!
• Don't Forget to Floss - Daily flossing helps remove plaque and food particles that your toothbrush can't reach.  
• Rinse with Mouthwash - Anti-microbial mouth rinse can help prevent gum disease.  This is another way to help make sure that you reach all of the spots in your mouth that you miss while brushing and flossing.
• Chew Sugar-Free Gum - Chewing sugar-free gum helps stimulate saliva.  This is a great way to protect your teeth after eating and drinking.  Just make sure that the gum is sugar-free!

Learn more about National Dental Hygiene Month on the American Dental Hygienists' Association website.  You can also contact our office for more information on what your child can do to keep their teeth healthy this month and year round.   Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.

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Fall Activities for Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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There are so many fun Fall activities happening across Long Island!  Will you celebrating with any festive kid-friendly activities?  Here are a few of the top picks!

Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns
Where: Old Westbury Gardens
When: Oct. 16-19, 22-26, 29-Nov. 2
Cost: $26 adults, $22 children ages 3-12, free children 2 and younger

Walk through an exhibit with more than 5,000 hand-carved jack o'lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors.  The pumpkins will be on display throughout a quarter mile trail in Old Westbury Gardens.

Ghostly Gala
Where: Long Island Children's Museum
When: Oct. 25 6-9 pm
Cost: $9 advanced ticket purchases ($4 additional fee for bat conservation show)

Children can show off their Halloween costumes, decorate goody bags, trick-or-treat, get their face painted, meet live animals and more!

Fall Festival
Where: Dees' Nursery
When: Every weekend in October from 11-5
Cost: $9.99 per child, free for adults; $5.99 for Haunted House; $14.00 per child for Pirate Party

Visit for pirate themed Halloween festivities.  There will be an interactive petting zoo with food for the animals, face painting, crafts, tattoos, a bouncy slide, and a pumpkin patch.

For more kid-friendly Fall activities, visit Newsday's activities guide.

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Food Substitutions for Picky Eaters

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Is your child a notoriously picky eater?  Many parents know that it isn’t always easy to get kids to eat healthy.  However, a healthy diet is one of the best ways to keep your smile cavity-free!  Here are a few tips and substitutions for kids who avoid healthy foods.

Food Substitutions For..

• Fruit –
• Fresh fruit - If your child won’t eat fresh fruits, try dried fruits such as apricots, pears, raisins, cherries, mangos, pineapples and bananas. 
• Whole fruit – If whole fruit is the problem, you can make pureed sauces for yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit.  Then, slowly introduce whole fruit into the mix.
• Citrus – Does your child dislike citrus fruits?  Strawberries, cantaloupe, broccoli, watermelon, and even potatoes are great sources of vitamin C.
• Alternatives - You can also try mixing fruits such as blueberries, chopped apples, and bananas in muffin, quick bread, and waffle batters.
• Vegetables –
• Green Leafy Vegetables - It’s common for kids to avoid green leafy vegetables.  Try dark-yellow and orange vegetables instead.  Carrots, squash and sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin A. 
• Cooked Vegetables - Try raw vegetable sticks and salads.  You can also offer vegetable juice instead of fruit juice.
• Dairy – If your child doesn’t like cheese, yogurt, and other dairy foods, consider soy and rice-based substitutes.  You can also ask your pediatrician about taking vitamin B12 and D supplements.
• Whole-Grain Breads – Try high-fiber white bread, whole wheat crackers or whole wheat pasta.

For more food substitutions and tips for healthy kids and healthy teeth, read this article from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Contact Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove for more smile care tips!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. 

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