Haunted Houses on Long Island

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Halloween will be here before you know it! We’re sure your little goblins are asking to attend hay rides and haunted houses to help get in the Halloween spirit.

Check out a few Haunted Houses here on Long Island this weekend with your little ones! Let us know which Halloween hot spots are your favorite on our Facebook page.

RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns

Location: Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury

When: Thursday-Sunday throughout the month of October 17, 2013

*Must purchase tickets in advance

Scary Walk for Autism

Location: Darkside Haunted House, Wading River

When: Saturday, 10/19

Haunted Trail of Horrors

Location: Middle Island Fire Department, Middle Island

When: Friday, 10/18 and Saturday 10/19

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Fall Festivals on Long Island

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Fall is finally here! There are plenty of ways to celebrate the crisp air and color changing leaves around the island.

Whether your family enjoys pumpkin picking, hayrides or petting zoos, we’ll let you know where there are fall events happening this weekend!

Let us know what events you plan on attending on our Facebook page!

Fall Festival

Location: Hicks Nursery

When: Daily, 9-4 through 10/27

Harvest Festival

Location: Mastic Beach

When: 9/28 10-4

Fish Hatchery Fall Fair

Location: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium

When: 9/28 10-4

Long Island Fair

Location: Old Bethpage Village Restoration

When: 9/27, 9/28 and 9/29 10-5

Healthy Lunch Box Editions

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

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School is back in session! A new school year brings along a lot of new responsibilities for both parents and children. Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove wants to encourage all students to pack healthy lunches and snacks this school year!

Here a few healthy snack ideas, courtesy of one green planet. Let us know what kind of snacks you’re packing for your children this school year on our Facebook wall.

Hummus & Crackers: This is a great snack to pack in a lunchbox or to feed your children when they arrive home. Pair your child’s favorite type of hummus with multigrain crackers or the veggie of their choice.

Nut butter with apples or celery: Apples or celery paired with almond butter or peanut butter is a nutritious, protein packed snack. And what child doesn't love good old peanut butter?!

Trail Mix: Mix up a combination of your child’s favorite trail mix ingredients and add it to every lunchbox you fill. Try pairing almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds and dried fruits in a small snack bag. Trail mix is protein packed and fiber rich and is sure to give your children the energy they need to get through the school day.

Popcorn: If your child has a nut allergy or nuts aren't permitted in the cafeteria of their school, organic popcorn is a great, low calorie alternative. Air popping is much healthier than microwaving it. Air pop a batch of popcorn in the morning or the night before and pack it up in your child lunchbox. You can always add a touch of your own spice or herb to flavor it.

Fruit: Having fresh fruit in the house for snack time or a packed lunch is always a great alternative. Pack your child a fresh fruit salad or a yogurt and some fresh fruit to add in. Squirting lemon juice on fruit salad made the night before will preserve its freshness. Adding an apple, orange or bag of grapes to your child’s lunchbox is also a quick and easy option.

Do Childhood Pacifiers Cause Oral Health Complications For Children?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that NUK and Gerber Graduates, two major companies in the children’s products industry, are developing items that are meant to improve the development of children and their oral health.

One of the items they’ve released is a pacifier that is geared towards proper oral development. Many pediatric dentists believe the wrong childhood pacifier can lead to complications in the future regarding that child’s oral health. Many pediatric dentists also believe that the wrong childhood pacifier could be the reason why the child needs braces in the future!

NUK sells pacifiers that assist in strengthening jaw muscle and allows babies to move their tongues in a greater range of motion.

What kind of pacifier does your child use? Did your child develop complications from using the wrong pacifier? Let us know on our Facebook page linked HERE!