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- [Why Your Child Isn’t Listening (and what actually helps)](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/why-your-child-isnt-listening-and-what-actually-helps/) - by Debbie Zeichner LCSW, parent coach & educator If you’ve ever heard yourself say, “I’ve asked you three times already” and “Why aren’t you listening? …you’re in very good company. I’ve had so many of those moments, standing in the kitchen, asking once, then again and feeling myself getting more irritated, thinking, why is this
- [Fluoride vs Hydroxyapatite](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/fluoride-vs-hydroxyapatite/) - (Note from Coast Pediatrics: We have been getting questions from our patients about hydroxyapatite for prevention of cavities, and asked Dr Reid to address them for us. We do consider fluoride to be the gold standard, but it is always nice to be informed about options.) by Breanne Reid, DDS We all want to avoid
- [How to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Adult](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/how-to-raise-an-emotionally-healthy-adult/) - by Debbie Zeichner, LCSW-Parent Coach This may not be something you think about often, but here's the thing...we're not just raising kids, we're raising adults. And as we do this... We're shaping the inner voice they'll carry for life. The way they treat themselves (and others). The way they handle hard things. The way they
- [Little League Elbow and Shoulder: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Their Young Athletes Playing Ball](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/little-league-elbow-and-shoulder-what-parents-need-to-know-to-keep-their-young-athletes-playing-ball/) - by Drs. Neil and Wendi McKenna, DPT, Center for Optimal Movement During Little League Baseball season, we at Center for Optimal Movement experience an uptick in questions about and challenges with shoulder, arm, and elbow pain. Some parents want to prevent injuries in their young athletes, some are managing the first signs and symptoms, and
- [Top Tips for Managing Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/top-tips-for-managing-back-to-school-stress-and-anxiety/) - by Debbie Zeichner, LCSW & parent coach I don't know about you, but even hearing the words, "back to school," can give me some anxiety! ? Along with all the stuff to do and get prepped, I also find myself wondering...Will my kids have a good year? Will they have nice, patient teachers? Will they
- [Kids and Coronavirus, where are we now?](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/kids-and-coronavirus-where-are-we-now/) - by your Coast Docs Shakha Gillin and Lori Taylor As we enter summer, kids and families are normally focusing on summer activities like surfing, swimming, camps, outdoor experiences and time with friends. Summer is a time that, under usual circumstances, children are active and involved with each other. But today many parents are questioning what
- [Family Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/family-time-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - by Jontue Koff, Pediatric Occupational Therapist While I am happy that we have the opportunity to slow down, take long walks as a family, and play a long game of Scrabble… I also realize that during all of this uncertainty that my girls, like most children, need a plan. A plan for each day of
- [How much sleep do infants & young children need?](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/how-much-sleep-do-infants-young-children-need/) - by Mary Riggs, pediatric sleep consultant *Update 2/27/2020; please note that since the posting of this blog entry, the National Sleep Foundation's recommendations have changed. Please visit this site for up to date info. These are general guidelines for the average amount of sleep needed during a 24 hour period. Each child is different, though,
- ["What's in My Baby's Food?"](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/whats-in-my-babys-food/) - by Rachel Rothman, Registered Dietitian In October, a non-profit group called Healthy Babies Bright Futures released a new report titled, "What's in my Baby's food?" The group tested 168 baby foods, and found 95% of these contained heavy metals (such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury). Many of the products tested contained multiple of these
- [Natural Remedies for Gastrointestinal Problems](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/natural-remedies-for-gastrointestinal-problems/) - by Rebecca Cherry, Pediatric Gastroenterologist It seems that the older we get, the more we remind ourselves of our parents, and maybe even of our grandparents. And the more we learn about healthy lifestyles, the more we realize that some "old-fashioned" remedies were good ones. Although there are lots of medications available for common symptoms,
- [Postpartum Mood Disorders - How to Get the Sleep You Need!](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/postpartum-mood-disorders-how-to-get-the-sleep-you-need/) - Three solutions to help you rest, restore, resource, & recover by Jen Varela, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach It’s the middle of the night and your baby is wide awake—which means you are wide awake, too. Night after sleepless night can take its toll on you physically, emotionally, and mentally. Any parent can tell you that
- [Concussion in Today's Young Athlete](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/concussion-in-todays-young-athlete/) - by Angelo Del Re, MD So many children and teens are actively involved in sports and competitive play. Being an athlete can build social skills, create lessons of teamwork, and keep our children healthy and fit. Yet along with these benefits comes risk. Over the past decade, our understanding of concussion in athletes has developed. We
- [Mindful Eating Around the Dinner Table](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/mindful-eating-around-the-dinner-table/) - by Christine Wood, MD With so much to do, busy families are finding it harder to spend quality time around meals. Often meals involve picking something up and rushing through a meal, or family members eating at different times or even eating in the car. There is a lot of evidence that family meals are important in
- [How Can I Get My Kids to Listen?  Using Positive Discipline to Increase Cooperation.](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/how-can-i-get-my-kids-to-listen-using-positive-discipline-to-increase-cooperation/) - by Debbie Zeichner LCSW How can I get my kids to “listen?!” This is one of the most frequent questions I am asked in my parent coaching practice. After ruling out a true hearing issue, I often remind parents of the saying, “It’s not what you say, but how you say it.” When parents say
- [Five Sweet Sleep Tips for Baby](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/five-sweet-sleep-tips-for-baby/) - by Jen Varela, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach Sweet Spot - Sleep Begets Sleep It is amazing how this works! What time does your baby go to sleep at night? Is it too late? Did you miss the “sweet spot” sleepy window? For babies six months or older consider a bedtime between 6:30-7:30 p.m. Helping your
- [Is It Possible to Prevent Food Allergies?](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/is-it-possible-to-prevent-food-allergies/) - by Susan S. Laubach, M.D. Let me start off by clarifying there are no guaranteed strategies to prevent allergies, just reduce the risk of developing them. About 20% of people in the US have at least one allergic condition: allergic rhinitis (eg “hay fever”), allergic asthma, eczema, or food allergy. If one parent has any sort of allergic
- [Nurturing Your Spousal Relationship](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/nurturing-your-spousal-relationship/) - by Gary Holmes MS, LMFT Nurturing Deeper Levels of Intimacy with Your Spouse while Increasing Positive Feelings of Well-Being in Your Children Lasting relationships involve navigating many of life’s passages together. From the moment a couple makes the decision to start their family to pregnancy to birth of your first child through the various developmental
- [Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/sensory-integration-and-sensory-processing/) - by Stephanie Drummond, OTD, OTR/L One boy on the playground keeps away from his classmates, watching his peers climb structures and run around chasing each other. He observes what they are doing but does not initiate play with another friend or jump into the game in progress. Another girl asks her teacher to push her
- [Concussion in Children](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/concussion-in-children/) - by Alan Shahtaji, DO A concussion is an injury to the brain that can result from direct trauma to the head or indirect injury (i.e. whiplash). This is a transient process and no structural damage is seen on imaging, such as a CAT scan or MRI of the brain. A concussed child most often complains
- ["Dysgraphia" - More Than Just Sloppy Handwriting!](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/dysgraphia-more-than-just-sloppy-handwriting/) - by Danielle Shulman OTR/L, MSOT Although our children's exposure to technology continues to grow, handwriting remains a large part of a child’s school day. They are asked to keep written journals, complete writing assignments, and participate in art projects that involve writing descriptions. They use handwriting to write letters to their friends, parents, and teachers. Children also need legible
- [“Apophysitis”: A Common Cause of Knee Pain in Children](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/apophysitis-a-common-cause-of-knee-pain-in-children/) - by Kenneth Taylor MD Knee pain is all too familiar to many adults, and is a frequent complaint of active children as well. Children and adolescents are susceptible to knee pain during periods of rapid growth. Muscles and tendons that are used and over-used during sports and play tend to contract and tighten while long
- [Is My Baby’s Head Normal?](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/is-my-babys-head-normal/) - By Wendi McKenna, DPT, PCS, C/NDT Today, many more babies have flat spots on their heads than 20 years ago. In fact, it is now common to see babies out in public wearing orthotic helmets and to hear stories about their courses of physical therapy. Diagnosis of positional plagiocephaly and often-concurrent torticollis, two mostly
- [Insurance Coverage for Breastfeeding Services](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/insurance-coverage-for-breastfeeding-services/) - By Vicki Wolfrum, RN, CNM, IBCLC The Affordable Health Care Act contains important provisions for breastfeeding mothers. This act was passed by Congress in March of 2010, signed into law by President Obama and upheld by the Supreme Court during the summer of 2012. A major feature of the law is that health plans are required to
- [Dental Trauma in Children](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/dental-trauma-in-children/) - by Eric Dixon DDS Summer time is here! It is time for skateboards and scooters, baseball and bicycles, pool parties and pinatas...and unfortunately an increase in tooth trauma. Our office has seen fractured teeth in the past year in all of the above activities. While we can’t completely protect our children from every potential accident,
- [Safety of dental X-rays](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/safety-of-dental-x-rays/) - by Jacquelyn Do, DDS X-ray technology has provided immeasurable diagnostic benefits to the medical and dental community. Doctors can now identify and prevent the progression of disease at earlier stages. With the development of digital imaging technology, the amount of radiation exposure in routine dental x-rays are now considered negligible. A comparison of our daily
- [Building Emotional Intelligence in Your Child](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/building-emotional-intelligence-in-your-child/) - by Debbie Zeichner, LCSW Raising a child who is self-aware, well adjusted and able to effectively manage his emotions ranks high on many parents priority lists these days. With recent world events involving acts of hate and violence, it behooves us to look within at our own emotional lives and the messages we are sending
- [How to discuss Ebola with your children, October 2014](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/how-to-discuss-ebola-with-your-children-october-2014/) - Coast Families, we thought that you would all appreciate this advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics: How to discuss Ebola with your children Mary McGrath, Editorial Intern, American Academy of Pediatrics If you have any exposure to news media, you’ve probably heard a lot about the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa. But there
- [Six Gentle Tips for Getting Better Behavior from Your Child](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/six-gentle-tips-for-getting-better-behavior-from-your-child/) - by Debbie Zeichner, LCSW, Parent Coach & Educator One of the chief complaints I hear from parents is that their kids “don’t listen.” Parents often report feeling “disrespected” and are “tired of yelling.” Why is it that kids don’t listen? How can parents end the cycle of yelling, threats, bribes and other punishment? Listening, like
- [Independent sitting - when is it normal, appropriate and safe?](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/independent-sitting-when-is-it-normal-appropriate-and-safe/) - By Wendi McKenna, DPT, PCS, C/NDT A celebrated developmental milestone is when a 6-month-old baby (give or take a few weeks) can sit up independently. But, what does that mean? The reference books say independent sitting is when a baby is placed in sitting on the floor and can remain there without help from caregivers,
- [Kid Friendly Snacks](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/kid-friendly-snacks/) - by Brooke Joanna Benlifer, RD Kids need 2 - 3 snacks a day. A snack is between 100 – 150 calories. Expand your concept of “snack food” with these treats: Fresh Fruit – whole or sliced Apples Pears Peeled oranges Bananas Kiwis Peaches Plums Strawberries Blueberries Raspberries Blackberries Raw Vegetables Broccoli Baby carrots Jicama spears
- [Picky Eaters - Advice for Parents](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/picky-eaters-advice-for-parents/) - by Brooke Joanna Benlifer, RD Comforting Fact: Most children are somewhat neophobic: distrustful of new food. Include kids in meal preparation. This gives them familiarity with foods they may be suspicious of, teaches them a life skill, and gives them ownership over their meal options. Although boiling water and razor sharp knives may be too
- [Is My Child's Language Development Normal?](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/is-my-childs-language-development-normal/) - by Beth Brown, M.S., CCC Children vary greatly in the amount and type of language they develop during the first three years of life. Many children have 50-100 words by 2 years of age and are combining two words together, but other children are slower at acquiring verbal language. They point and gesture and wait
- [Dental Care for Infants and Toddlers](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/dental-care-for-infants-and-toddlers/) - by Matt Davis DDS The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommend that a child’s first visit to the dentist occur no later than his or her first birthday. The most important reason for this is to begin a thorough prevention program. As pediatric dentists, our goal is to

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- [Insurance](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/insurance/) - Insurance We are contracted providers (“in network”) with many PPO health plans. For a complete list, click here. We can not accept HMO insurance plans. IMPORTANT! We urge you to exercise caution when determining the provider network for your insurance. In an effort to offer lower cost health care policies, insurers have recently been creating
- [Insurance List](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/insurance-list/) - Insurances We are contracted providers for the following PPO health plans: -Aetna PPO -Anthem Blue Cross PPO (most plans)* -Arizona Foundation -Beech Street -Blue Shield of California (most plans, NOT Promise or Tandem)* -Cigna PPO (most plans, NOT Local Plus)* -Claritev (formely MultiPlan) -First Health/CCN -Fortified Provider Network -Galaxy Health Network -Great-West Healthcare -Health Management
- [Billing](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/billing/) - Billing Co-pays are due and payable at the time of visit. After each appointment, we will submit all charges to your insurance for payment. Once payment has been received, you will receive a billing statement from our office indicating whether any remaining balance is due. Insurance companies will deny payment if any information is not
- [If You Are Expecting](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/join-our-practice/) - If you are expecting... Congratulations! We look forward to meeting you and your newborn. Physicians who are currently accepting newborns are Dr. Allie George at 4S Ranch, Dr. Alicia Christiansen and Dr. Tina Fallon at Carmel Valley. We care for newborns at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and our 4S doctors also care for newborns
- [Alicia Christiansen, MD, FAAP](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/carmel-valley/alicia-christiansen-md-faap/) - Meet the Doctors Alicia Christiansen, MD, FAAP Alicia is originally from the beautiful state of Utah. At the age of 8, she decided she would become a physician after she learned of her beloved grandfather’s life being saved by his cardiac surgeon. In pursuit of a career as a physician, she completed an undergraduate degree
- [4S Ranch](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/4s-ranch/) - Meet the Doctors in 4S Ranch Kara Hutton MD, FAAP Allie George MD, FAAP
- [Shakha Gillin, MD, FAAP](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/del-mar/shakha-gillin-md-faap/) - Meet the Doctors Shakha Gillin, MD, FAAP Shakha Gillin, MD, FAAP, has been in North County since 1990. She attended UCSD for her undergraduate education and for medical school. She did her residency at UC Irvine, and was the chief resident at Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach. She practiced pediatrics in La Jolla for
- [Rob Warner MD, FAAP](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/del-mar/rob-warner-md-faap/) - Meet the Doctors Rob Warner MD, FAAP Rob grew up in the Oakland Hills overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Seeking the experience of going away to a big university, he attended The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and now bleeds Maize and Blue. Rob stayed in the Midwest for medical school at Loyola University-Chicago,
- [Raha Shaw MD, FAAP](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/del-mar/raha-shaw-md-faap/) - Meet the Doctors Raha Shaw MD, FAAP Raha grew up in Southern California and has called San Diego home since high school. She earned her bachelor's degree from UCSD, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She remained at UCSD where she earned her doctorate from the School of Medicine. Raha married her husband of over
- [Tina Udhwani Fallon, MD, FAAP](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/carmel-valley/tina-udhwani-fallon-md-faap/) - Meet the Doctors Tina Udhwani Fallon, MD, FAAP Dr. Tina Fallon is a board-certified pediatrician who brings a blend of medical expertise, personal experience, and a deep commitment to individualized care. She joined Coast Pediatrics in 2022, where she is proud to partner with families in nurturing the health and development of children from infancy
- [Jamie Lien, MD, FAAP](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/carmel-valley/jamie-lien-md-faap/) - Meet the Doctors Jamie Lien, MD, FAAP, CLE Jamie grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and completed her undergraduate and medical school training at Harvard and Penn State before moving to San Diego in 2003 for her pediatrics residency training, serving as chief resident at Rady Children's Hospital. She has been practicing pediatrics in San
- [Dana Ben-Artzi, MD, FAAP](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/carmel-valley/dana-ben-artzi-md-faap/) - Meet the Doctors Dana Ben-Artzi, MD, FAAP Dana was born in South Africa and moved to Salt Lake City at the age of eleven. She attended Emory University, where she completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then attended Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel,
- [Kara Hutton MD, FAAP](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/4s-ranch/kara-hutton-md-faap/) - Meet the Doctors Kara Hutton MD, FAAP Kara grew in up in Escondido and after many years away, feels fortunate to be back in her hometown helping to care for her community. She attended UC Davis where she completed her bachelor’s degree in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior and graduated magna cum laude. She went on
- [Allie George MD, FAAP](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/4s-ranch/allie-george-md-faap/) - Meet the Doctors Allie George MD, FAAP Dr. Allie George is a Texas native, originally from Houston. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science with a minor in Spanish from Texas A&M University, followed by her medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her pediatric residency at Texas
- [Coast in News](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/coast-in-news/) - Coast in the News We’re happy to be a part of our community as pediatricians, parents and local business owners. October 2023: Coast Docs are named "Top Doctors" by their peers, in San Diego Magazine LINK September 2023: Coast Pediatrics is named Best Pediatrician in the "Best of North Coast Readers Poll" LINK August 2023:
- [Dana Ben-Artzi, MD, FAAP #2](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/carmel-valley/dana-ben-artzi-md-faap-2/) - Meet the Doctors Dana Ben-Artzi, MD, FAAP Dana was born in South Africa and moved to Salt Lake City at the age of eleven. She attended Emory University, where she completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then attended Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel,
- [Join Coast Pediatrics](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/join/) - Join Coast Pediatrics All offices are currently available to new patients, and we're delighted that you're interested in joining! Our pediatricians who are accepting new patients include Dr. Allie George at our newest location in 4S Ranch, Dr. Raha Shaw at Del Mar (newborns only), and Dr. Alicia Christiansen and Dr Tina Fallon at Carmel Valley.
- [Lori Taylor MD, FAAP](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/del-mar/lori-taylor-md-faap/) - Meet the Doctors Lori Taylor MD, FAAP Lori Taylor grew up in Pennsylvania and Northern California, and completed her undergraduate education at USC (go Trojans!). She moved to San Diego to attend medical school at UCSD, and fell in love with both the Southern California climate and her husband Ken, a fellow medical student. She
- [Immunization](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/immunization-2/) - Immunization At Coast Pediatrics, we are strongly committed to immunizing children so that they will be protected against infectious diseases that can cause death or permanent disability. We adhere to the vaccination guidelines developed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. We are well aware of increasing
- [Medical Resources](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/medical-resources/) - Medical Resources Medicine Dosages Is Your Child Sick?® Special Topics Medical ConditionsBreastfeedingBehaviorGrowth and DevelopmentEmergenciesSafetyParent Care Advice Parenting TipsNewbornsTeensSpecial NeedsMental HealthNutritionSports and Exercise Recommended Websites American Academy of Pediatrics Car Seat Safety Information American Academy of Pediatrics Family Media PlanAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Parent SiteBreastfeeding and Medications InformationCDC Concussion Information “Heads Up”CDC Immunization ScheduleCDC Travel HealthSan
- [Patient Forms](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/patient-forms/) - Patient Forms Coast Pediatrics Del Mar Records Release Form - To Coast Pediatrics Del Mar Records Release Form - From Coast Pediatrics Del Mar Coast Pediatrics Carmel Valley Records Release Form - To Coast Pediatrics Carmel Valley Records Release Form - From Coast Pediatrics Carmel Valley Coast Pediatrics 4S Ranch Records Release Form - To
- [Well Child Visits](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/well-child-visits/) - Well Child Visits and Immunizations Here is a list of scheduled check ups and vaccines. Please refer to our immunization page for more information on vaccines. A legend for the vaccine abbreviations is located below the table. Well Visit and Age Vaccines Other Newborn Hep B #1 if not given in hospital 2 week 1
- [Del Mar](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/del-mar/) - Meet the Doctors in Del Mar Shakha Gillin, MD, FAAP Lori Taylor MD, FAAP Rob Warner MD, FAAP Raha Shaw MD, FAAP
- [Carmel Valley](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/carmel-valley/) - Meet the Doctors in Carmel Valley Jamie Lien, MD, FAAP, CLE Dana Ben-Artzi, MD, FAAP Tina Udhwani Fallon, MD, FAAP Alicia Christiansen, MD, FAAP
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- [After Hours](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/after-hours/) - After Hours Before calling our office, please check our Medical Resources page for medication dosing and information on various common pediatric symptoms. Nurse Triage You can reach our answering service after hours for urgent issues by calling our usual daytime office number: Del Mar (858) 794-7337, push 1 to connect to answering service Carmel Valley
- [Hours and Appointments](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/hours-and-appointments/) - Hours The following are office hours for all locations: Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 5:00 Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 (urgent same-day visits only) *Note that initially 4S Ranch patients will be seen at the Del Mar location on Saturdays Request an Appointment For sick visits, please call our office: (858) 794-7337 for Del Mar (858)
- [Our Practice](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/our-practice/) - Our Practice We are local pediatricians who have been practicing in this community for years. The best part of our job is watching children in our care grow and thrive. Families trust us to be part of their children’s lives, and for this we are grateful. We founded Coast Pediatrics Del Mar in 2012 in
- [Coast Pediatrics Book List by Topic](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/medical-resources/coast-pediatrics-book-list-by-topic/) - ADHD ADHD, A Complete and Authoritative Guide (AAP) Taking Charge of ADHD, by Russell Barkley Driven to Distraction, by Edward Hallowell Study Smarter, Not Harder, by Kevin Paul Smart but Scattered, by Peg Dawson Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents, by Peggy Dawson All Dogs Have ADHD, by Kathy Hoopmann (for younger children) ANXIETY Books
- [MyCoast](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/mycoast/) - MyCoast We are thrilled to offer the latest technology in paperless doctor-patient communication. MyCoast is our patient portal, a secure way for you to electronically access your child’s medical records and communicate with our office. MyCoast allows you to: View your child’s medical information including immunizations, allergies, growth charts, recent diagnoses and laboratory
- [Office Appointments](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/office-appointments/) - Office Appointments General Please arrive at the appointment 10 minutes prior to the appointment time for check in. We can update forms, update phone numbers, and verify insurance at this time. As we make it a priority to start on time for your appointment, please arrive on time. If you do arrive late, we may
- [Meet The Doctors](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/meet-the-doctors/) - Select A Location Del Mar Carmel Valley 4S Ranch
- [Sports and Exercise](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/sports-and-exercise/) - Sports and Exercise
- [Nutrition](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/nutrition/) - Nutrition
- [Mental Health](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/mental-health/) - Mental Health
- [Safety](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/safety/) - Safety
- [Special Needs](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/special-needs/) - Special Needs
- [Growth and Development](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/growth-and-development/) - Growth and Development
- [Emergencies](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/emergencies/) - Emergencies
- [Pharmacy, Lab, Xray](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/pharmacy-lab-xray/) - Pharmacy, Labs, and Radiology Local Pharmacies CVS Del Mar 858-481-8601 CVS Solana Beach Highway 101 858-259-0340 Rite Aide Del Mar Heights Road 858-792-7040 Rite Aide Pacific Highlands Ranch 858-755-7593 CVS Encinitas 760-942-2134 Rite Aid Encinitas 760-753-2114 24 Hour Pharmacies CVS Carlsbad 760-729-8941 CVS Escondido 760-489-1505 CVS Mira Mesa 858-566-3031 Rite-Aid Hillcrest 619-291-3705 Laboratories Scripps Encinitas
- [Medicine Dosages](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/medicine-dosages/) - Medicine and Dosages
- [Medical Conditions](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/medical-conditions/) - Medical Conditions Click on the condition name to view more information.
- [Is Your Child Sick?](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/is-your-child-sick/) - medical articles for when your child is sick.
- [Teens](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/teens/) - Teens
- [Parenting Tips](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/parenting-tips/) - Parenting Tips
- [Newborns](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/newborns/) - Newborns
- [Breastfeeding](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/breastfeeding/) - Breastfeeding Articles
- [Behavior](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/behavior/) - Behavior
- [Welcome](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/welcome/) - Welcome to Coast Pediatrics Del Mar & Carmel Valley Welcome to personalized pediatric care in a modern and comfortable environment. At Coast Pediatrics Del Mar and Carmel Valley, we are committed to keeping our volume down and our quality up. Our practice style allows us to remain small so that we can form long-term relationships
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## Events

- [How to Take the "Struggle" Out of Power Struggles](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/how-to-take-the-struggle-out-of-power-struggles-2/) - Join Parent Coach Debbie Zeichner, LCSW, to learn positive discipline and conscious parenting tips and tools for getting more cooperation, better “listening” and finally ending the power struggles within your family!
- [How to Take the "Struggle" Out of Power Struggles](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/how-to-take-the-struggle-out-of-power-struggles/) - "No, I won't and you can't make me!" Sound familiar? If so, join Parent Coach Debbie Zeichner, LCSW, for a fun and interactive "parents only" workshop where you will learn how to: *Identify what fuels a power struggle *Effectively set limits *Guide children without yellow, nagging or lecturing *Increase cooperation and fun within your family
- [Gentle Sleep Solutions – Sleep Basics Seminar](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/gentle-sleep-solutions-sleep-basics-seminar-2/) - This 1-hour workshop, presented by sleep coach Jen Varela, provides a comfortable environment where a group of parents can get together and learn how to gently solve their child’s sleep problems. In this workshop Jen will cover general education about sleep, as well as the science and behavioral “must knows”. Topics will include common problems
- [Positive Discipline for Preschoolers](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/positive-discipline-for-preschoolers/) - Parents, do you feel that you are spending all day saying "no" to your preschooler? Break the habit! Join Debbie Zeichner LCSW, parenting coach, for a workshop at our Carmel Valley office to learn: -What mindful, positive discipline is all about -What's happening developmentally during the preschool years -How to guide your child through behaviors
- [Gentle Sleep Solutions – Sleep Basics Seminar](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/gentle-sleep-solutions-sleep-basics-seminar/) - This 1-hour workshop, presented by sleep coach Jen Varela, provides a comfortable environment where a group of parents can get together and learn how to gently solve their child’s sleep problems. In this workshop Jen will cover general education about sleep, as well as the science and behavioral “must knows”. Topics will include common problems
- [POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR PRESCHOOLERS -Parenting Workshop](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/positive-discipline-for-preschoolers-parenting-workshop/) - Join Debbie Zeichner to learn: -What mindful, positive discipline is all about -What's happening developmentally during the preschool years -How to guide your child through behaviors such as tantrums, whining,"not listening" -...and so much more! This "adults only" workshop is best suited for parents with children ages 3 to 5 years Pre-registration is required and
- [Self-regulation and Social Thinking Skills Parenting Workshop](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/self-regulation-and-social-thinking-skills-parenting-workshop/) - Join Jontue Koff (OT) and Jamie Segal (SLP) for a discussion and learn more about: -Self-regulation including emotional regulation -Tools to promote an optimal state across all environments -Strategies to encourage positive interactions -How to teach regulations and tools to your child Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To register please go to atplayot.com.
- [Gentle Sleep Solutions](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/gentle-sleep-solutions-2/) - This workshop provides a comfortable environment for a group of parents to get together and learn how to gently solve their children’s sleep problems. In this workshop, we’ll cover general sleep education and the science and behavioral “must knows.” Topics include common problems, how to solve them and the secret to sleep coaching success… all
- [How Birth Order Influences Parenting](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/how-birth-order-influences-parenting/) - Please join Patti Aretz with Heart of the Matter Parenting to discuss how birth order can influence parenting. This topic is full of “ah ha” moments! You will explore with her how birth order makes a difference in how we parent, how children react, and how this interaction affects the family (“only” children included). Patti
- [Positive Discipline for Toddlers - Parenting Workshop](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/positive-discipline-for-toddlers-parenting-workshop-2/) - Being a parent can be incredibly rewarding...and incredibly challenging! Join Parent Coach, Debbie Zeichner, LCSW and other like minded parents for this fun, engaging and informative workshop that will help you manage the big and small challenges of raising your toddler. Gain the positive discipline tools to help you create a family life with more
- [Intuitive Eating](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/intuitive-eating/) - Brooke Joanna Benlifer, RD, PT is a Registered Dietitian & Personal Trainer with an integrative approach to health and wellness. She will be discussing intuitive eating principles and how to easily incorporate a balanced approach to food and fitness without restrictive rules and a diet culture mentality. Freedom around food and joyful movement will be the
- [Mindful Mama's Morning Retreat](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-mamas-morning-retreat-4/) - Grab a friend and join Debbie Zeichner from Mindfully Empowered for an 'Introduction to Mindfulness' workshop entirely dedicated to mom's like you! Learn practical and accessible tools for bringing more calm, balance and ease into your life and the life of your family. This morning of connection, reflection and learning includes light breakfast, along with
- [How to Bully Proof Your Child](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/how-to-bully-proof-your-child/) - Come join Patti Alvarez with Heart of the Matter Parenting to learn more about how to "bully proof" your child. This lecture will be focused on bolstering your child’s self confidence, ability to be assertive, and make healthy friend choices, while addressing the universal vulnerability to bullying. You and Patti can conversely tackle any bullying
- [How to Diagnose & Cure Affluenza](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/how-to-diagnose-cure-affluenza/) - Are we inadvertently teaching our children to value presents or our presence? On the cusp on the holiday season, learn the importance of disappointment and allowing your child to struggle with Patti Alvarez from Heart of the Matter Parenting. Her class will focus on the art of saying “no” and setting and following through with
- [Mindful Teen Girls Retreat (ages 14-16)](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-teen-girls-retreat-ages-14-16/) - We are excited to announce our NEWEST event, “Mindful Teens” for girls ages 14-16 (boys class coming soon!). This mini retreat will offer effective tools for helping teens reduce stress and anxiety, improve empathy, compassion and self-compassion and successfully navigate school and life. Click on the link to register.
- [Newborn Infant Development](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/newborn-infant-development/) - This workshop will educate parents of young infants about important factors in early development including: *newborn reflexes *social interactions *proper positioning *infant communication *early learning to play *tummy time and motor activities *oral-motor development
- [Back-to-School Success Strategies](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/smooth-school-transitions-for-k-6-students/) - Back-to-School Workshop for Parents The back-to-school season can bring excitement as well as anxiety to children and parents alike. Transitioning from relaxed summer days filled with fun play and activities to a more structured school week can be challenging for us all! Join Educational Therapist & La Jolla LearningWorks Founder, Megan Trezza, M.Ed. and other
- [Mindful Mama's Morning Retreat](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-mamas-morning-retreat-3/) - Grab A friend and join us for an introduction to mindfulness entirely dedicated to Moms like you! You will learn practical and accessible tools for bringing more calm, ease, and balance into your life and the life of your family.
- [Mindful Middle Schoolers Retreat (ages 11-13)](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-middle-schoolers-retreat-ages-11-13-2/) - This mini retreat will offer effective tools for helping tweens/teens reduce stress and anxiety, improve empathy, compassion and self-compassion and successfully navigate the turbulent seas of middle school life
- [How To Parent So Children Cooperate](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/how-to-parent-so-children-cooperate/) - Join an evening focused on parenting methods for cultivating cooperation in your family. Deepen your understanding of the motives of your child and become equipped with the tools and language that elicit cooperation-supporting happier, positive and respectful family relationships. $35.00 for one lecture or $90.00 for 3 lecture series. Prices are per household.
- [Challenging Behaviors](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/how-to-parent-so-children-cooperate-challenging-behaviors/) - Join an evening focused on parenting methods for cultivating cooperation in your family. Deepen your understanding of the motives of your child and become equipped with the tools and language that elicit cooperation-supporting happier, positive and respectful family relationships. $35.00 for one lecture or $90.00 for 3 lecture series. Prices are per household.
- [Sibling Relationships](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/how-to-parent-so-children-cooperate-sibling-relationships/) - Sibling Relationships Join an evening focused on parenting methods for cultivating cooperation in your family. Deepen your understanding of the motives of your child and become equipped with the tools and language that elicit cooperation-supporting happier, positive and respectful family relationships. $35.00 for one lecture or $90.00 for 3 lecture series. Prices are per
- [Positive Discipline for Toddlers](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/positive-discipline-for-toddlers-2/) - Being a parent can be incredibly rewarding...and incredibly challenging! Join Parent Coach, Debbie Zeichner, LCSW and other like minded parents for this fun, engaging and informative workshop that will help you manage the big and small challenges of raising your toddler. Gain the positive discipline tools to help you create a family life with more
- [Gentle Sleep Solutions-Sleep Basics Seminar Special Focus On Baby's First Year of Sleep](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/gentle-sleep-solutions-sleep-basics-seminar-special-focus-on-babys-first-year-of-sleep/) - Have you found yourself asking these questions? -I think I've completely messed up, can I still fix it? -How young is too young to sleep train? -Is the "cry-it-out" method the only option to get my baby to sleep on a sleep routine? This 1-hour workshop provides a comfortable environment where a group of parents
- [Mindful Middle Schoolers Retreat (ages 11-13)](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-middle-schoolers-retreat-ages-11-13/) - This mini retreat will offer effective tools for helping tweens/teens reduce stress and anxiety, improve empathy, compassion and self-compassion and successfully navigate the turbulent seas of middle school life
- [Mindful Mama's Night Out](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-mamas-night-out/) - Grab a friend and join us for an introduction to mindfulness entirely dedicated to moms like you! You will learn practical and accessible tools for bringing more calm, ease, and balance into your life and the life of your family.
- [Mindful Mama's Morning Retreat](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-mamas-morning-retreat-2/) - Grab A friend and join us for an introduction to mindfulness entirely dedicated to Moms like you! You will learn practical and accessible tools for bringing more calm, ease, and balance into your life and the life of your family.
- [Mindful Mama's Morning Retreat](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-mamas-morning-retreat/) - Grab a friend and join us for an 'Introduction to Mindfulness' morning retreat entirely dedicated to moms like you! You will learn practical and accessible tools for bringing more calm, ease, and balance into the life of your family.
- [Free teen cardiac screening March 25th @ Torrey Pines High School](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-teen-cardiac-screening-march-25th-torrey-pines-high-school/) - Eric Paredes was a healthy Steele Canyon High School sophomore athlete who died suddenly and unexpectedly from Sudden Cardiac Arrest/Death (SCA/D) in 2009. His parents, Hector and Rhina Paredes, established EP Save A Life Foundation to honor him through their commitment to prevent this tragedy from happening to other families. The EP Save A Life
- [Positive Discipline For Toddlers](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/positive-discipline-for-toddlers/) - Being a parent can be incredibly rewarding...and incredibly challenging! Join Parent Coach, Debbie Zeichner, LCSW and other like minded parents for this fun, engaging and informative workshop that will help you manage the big and small challenges of raising your toddler. Gain the positive discipline tools to help you create a family life with more
- [Mindful Parents, Calm Kids: An Introduction to Mindfulness and Mindful Parenting](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-parents-calm-kids-an-introduction-to-mindfulness-and-mindful-parenting/) - Join mindfulness practitioners Debbie Zeichner and Corie Wightlin for a fun, engaging, and reflective evening where you will learn simple and effective mindfulness-based tools and practices to support you in parenting with greater awareness, presence, and ease. Discover how to increase calm and connection, while decreasing conflict within your family. Debbie’s knowledge and expertise in
- [Peaceful mealtimes with toddlers:  Effective Strategies for Feeding Families](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/peaceful-mealtimes-with-toddlers-effective-strategies-for-feeding-families/) - Raising a toddler can be thrilling, frustrating, and confusing, including their increased independence and newfound preferences for foods, drink, and attention! Registered dietitian and pediatric feeding expert Rachel Rothman, MS, RD, CLEC will discuss what you can expect when it comes to meeting your toddler’s dietary and social needs at mealtime, and teach you proven
- [Pediatric Behavior Analysis: Decreasing Challenging Behaviors](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/pediatric-behavior-analysis-decreasing-challenging-behaviors/) - This event is for parents interested in developing their parenting skills and for those facing behavioral challenges with their child. Gianna Biscontini's behavioral pediatrics service was developed in order to provide professional, innovative, enjoyable and high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to families with children experiencing behavioral challenges, with or without a diagnosis. Her practice is
- [Introduction to Solids](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/introduction-to-solids/) - Registered Dietitian and pediatric nutrition expert, Rachel Rothman, MS, RD, CLEC will share practical approaches for introducing solids to your little one. Throughout the class Rachel will guide you, step by step, toward establishing a nourishing relationship with your child. Students will learn about key nutrients for your baby’s development, what foods to select at
- [Kindergarten Camp](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/kindergarten-camp/) - What is Kindergarten Camp? The local "First Five" 3-day Kindergarten Camp offers an opportunity for children to practice basic school readiness skills before beginning kindergarten in the fall. Each class will focus on a different topic-social skills, academic skills, and self help skills. Parents will also be given feedback and materials that will help them practice
- [Open 9:00 am-5:00 pm](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/open-900-am-500-pm/)
- [CLOSED- Holiday](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/closed-holiday/)
- [Steps to Understanding Your Child's Behavior](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/steps-to-understanding-your-childs-behavior-3/) - C3 behavior specialists offer classes to support parents in understanding and responding to their child's behavior in the context of their development and temperament. Topics and strategies focus on redirecting behavior, age appropriate consequences, understanding, your child's temperament, ways to help your child communicate their emotions and build positive relationships with peers, and a variety
- [Steps to Understanding Your Child's Behavior](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/steps-to-understanding-your-childs-behavior-4/) - C3 behavior specialists offer classes to support parents in understanding and responding to their child's behavior in the context of their development and temperament. Topics and strategies focus on redirecting behavior, age appropriate consequences, understanding, your child's temperament, ways to help your child communicate their emotions and build positive relationships with peers, and a variety
- [Steps to Understanding Your Child's Behavior](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/steps-to-understanding-your-childs-behavior-5/) - C3 behavior specialists offer classes to support parents in understanding and responding to their child's behavior in the context of their development and temperament. Topics and strategies focus on redirecting behavior, age appropriate consequences, understanding, your child's temperament, ways to help your child communicate their emotions and build positive relationships with peers, and a variety
- [Steps to Understanding Your Child's Behavior](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/steps-to-understanding-your-childs-behavior-6/) - C3 behavior specialists offer classes to support parents in understanding and responding to their child's behavior in the context of their development and temperament. Topics and strategies focus on redirecting behavior, age appropriate consequences, understanding, your child's temperament, ways to help your child communicate their emotions and build positive relationships with peers, and a variety
- [Steps to Understanding Your Child's Behavior](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/steps-to-understanding-your-childs-behavior-2/) - C3 behavior specialists offer classes to support parents in understanding and responding to their child's behavior in the context of their development and temperament. Topics and strategies focus on redirecting behavior, age appropriate consequences, understanding, your child's temperament, ways to help your child communicate their emotions and build positive relationships with peers, and a variety
- [Positive Discipline for Toddlers](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/positive-discipline-for-toddlers-parenting-workshop/) - Being a parent can be incredibly rewarding…and incredibly challenging! Join Parent Coach, Debbie Zeichner, LCSW and other like-minded parents for this engaging and informative workshop that will help you manage the big and small challenges of raising your toddler. Gain the positive discipline tools to help you create a family life with more fun and
- [3rd Annual Parenting Expo](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/3rd-annual-parenting-expo/) - This FREE Parenting Expo will provide parents and caregivers with tools and resources on parent education about healthy, safe and thriving children and families. Our own Dr. Christine Wood will be talking about "Mindful Eating Around the Dinner Table" at 11:15.
- [Mother Daughter Yoga!](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mother-daughter-yoga-at-coast-pediatrics/) - Join Erica Rood for a complimentary mother daughter yoga class! Join us at Coast Pediatrics Carmel Valley for a lovely day of Mother-Daughter yoga just after Mother's Day! Yoga has quite a few health benefits, including: -Improves physical strength and flexibility -Reduces stress and anxiety -Evens energy levels; yoga calms hyperactivity and revives those with low energy
- [Sweet Sleep (pregnant to 5 months)](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/sweet-sleep-pregnant-to-5-months/) - Sweet Sleep: Sleep Shaping for Infants Since 2010, San Diego sleep training expert Jen Varela has helped more than 300 sleep-deprived families have sweet sleep. She focuses on the achievement of each family’s sleep goals whether in co-sleeping environments, room sharing or separate rooms. Jen’s experience ranges from helping families with infants in sleep shaping
- [Happy Tummy Timers](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/happy-tummy-timers-2/) - Why a Tummy Time Class? Imagine putting your baby down on the floor on her tummy and having her be happy. Gently cooing, sucking on her hand, occasionally looking around, interacting with you…content and learning about herself and the world around her. As she gains skills, she discovers how to hold her chest off the
- [FREE 4-hour parenting course through Rady Children's Hospital](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/steps-to-understanding-your-childs-behavior/) - Rady Children's Hospital Healthy Development Serves is offering a FREE 4-hour parenting seminar in their new North County location in Torrey Hills! This course, entitled "Steps to Understanding Your Child's Behavior", will be taught by various developmental and behavioral faculty, and will cover the following topics: Understanding Development & Temperament Your child is developing and
- [Free Teen Heart Screenings - Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/screen-your-teen-and-follow-the-beat-of-their-heart/) - Eric Paredes was a healthy Steele Canyon High School sophomore athlete who died suddenly and unexpectedly from Sudden Cardiac Arrest/Death (SCA/D) in 2009. His parents, Hector and Rhina Paredes, established EP Save A Life Foundation to honor him through their commitment to prevent this tragedy from happening to other families. The EP Save A Life
- [Free Teen Heart Screenings - Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/screen-your-teen-and-follow-the-beat-of-their-heart-3/) - Eric Paredes was a healthy Steele Canyon High School sophomore athlete who died suddenly and unexpectedly from Sudden Cardiac Arrest/Death (SCA/D) in 2009. His parents, Hector and Rhina Paredes, established EP Save A Life Foundation to honor him through their commitment to prevent this tragedy from happening to other families. The EP Save A Life
- [Free Teen Heart Screenings - Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/screen-your-teen-and-follow-the-beat-of-their-heart-2/) - Eric Paredes was a healthy Steele Canyon High School sophomore athlete who died suddenly and unexpectedly from Sudden Cardiac Arrest/Death (SCA/D) in 2009. His parents, Hector and Rhina Paredes, established EP Save A Life Foundation to honor him through their commitment to prevent this tragedy from happening to other families. The EP Save A Life
- [Sweet Expectations-Sleep Training Workshop (6-13 Months)](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/sweet-expectations-sleep-training-workshop-6-13-months/) - At this two hour workshop you will: -Learn about your babies biological sleep needs and how to meet them. -Learn the Science behind sleep training and why it works -Learn about 3 most successful sleep training methods -Learn How to asses which sleep training method is right for you and your baby. Come hear how
- ["No I Won't and You Can't Make Me!"](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/no-i-wont-and-you-cant-make-me/) - How to Take the Struggle out of Power Struggles -Parenting workshop In this engaging and informative workshop, Parent Coach Debbie Zeichner, LCSW will share her "Top 10 Tips" for managing and preventing power struggles and will also help parents learn how to: Identify the real feelings and needs that fuel power struggles *Effectively set
- [Family Yoga At Coast!](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/family-yoga-at-coast/) - Move, laugh, and have fun together! Enjoy a creative family yoga class designed to promote connection, calm, and healthy, happy living! Sunday, January 8th, 2017 from 10:30-11:30AM at Coast Pediatrics 5965 Village Way, Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92130 Class is complementary but reservations are required. All ages and levels are welcome.
- [Happy Tummy Timers!](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/happy-tummy-timers/) - Finally…Mommy and Daddy and Me for Newborns!! After this 75-minute class, parents and babies will have the tools for happy tummy and floor play time, starting from birth. Parents will be re-energized, calmer, empowered and more knowledgeable for true success at home! s “tummy time” for my baby really essential? My pediatrician says I need
- [Happy Thanksgiving Office Closed](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/happy-thanksgiving-office-closed/)
- [Gentle Sleep Solutions](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/gentle-sleep-solutions/) - Gentle Sleep Solutions-Sleep Basics Seminar Special Focus On Baby's First Year of Sleep Hosted by Jen Varela- Certified Gentle Sleep Coach Have you found yourself asking these questions? -I think I've completely messed up, can I still fix it? -How young is too young to sleep train? -Is the "cry-it-out" method the only
- [Mindful & Compassionate Parenting 2-Day Workshop](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-compassionate-parenting-2-day-workshop-with-lorraine-hobbs-and-marcella-fox/) - So often the demands of life affect our ability to practice patience and deep listening with our children, which can impact the quality of the parent/child relationship. This inattention can contribute to frustration and confusion for both parent and child. By identifying reactive patterns and exploring options for attending to the unplanned stressors in our
- [Free Family Yoga Class!](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-family-yoga-class/) - Enjoy a creative yoga class designed to promote connection, calm and healthy, happy living! Erica Rood, M.A. Ed is the founder of Inspire Balance: Family, Parent and Teen coaching. She is a teacher and certified Life Coach, with over fifteen years of teaching and coaching experience. Her specialized coaching programs provide parents and girls valuable
- ["Tummy to Play Every Day" Class](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/tummy-to-play-every-day-class-3/) - We are always telling parents to do lots of tummy time to prevent flat heads and to help babies in their development. The honest truth is that tummy time is harder than it sounds! Some babies seem to hate it. After this 75-minute class, parents and babies will have the tools for consistently happy tummy
- [San Diego Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/san-diego-take-steps-for-crohns-and-colitis-2/) - In honor of our patients affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Coast Pediatrics would like to encourage all families to participate in a fun, family friendly fundraiser for this very important cause. CCFA's Take Steps walks offer a wonderful day for family, friends and the community to celebrate all of the efforts that have been put
- ["Tummy to Play Every Day" Class](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/tummy-to-play-every-day-class-2/) - We are always telling parents to do lots of tummy time to prevent flat heads and to help babies in their development. The honest truth is that tummy time is harder than it sounds! Some babies seem to hate it. After this 75-minute class, parents and babies will have the tools for consistently happy tummy
- ["Tummy to Play Every Day" Class](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/tummy-to-play-every-day-class/) - We are always telling parents to do lots of tummy time to prevent flat heads and to help babies in their development. The honest truth is that tummy time is harder than it sounds! Some babies seem to hate it. After this 75-minute class, parents and babies will have the tools for consistently happy tummy
- [Mindful Eating Around the Dinner Table](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-eating-around-the-dinner-table/) - Join Dr. Christine Wood from Coast Pediatrics Carmel Valley in this 2 hour workshop on nutrition. Geared towards families with children 1 to 10 years old. Topics to be covered: How to deal with picky eaters, under-eaters, or over-eaters Learn how to get your family to eat a little healthier, without the mealtime battles Explore
- [Mother-Daughter Yoga](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mother-daughter-yoga/) - Join us at Coast Pediatrics Carmel Valley for a lovely day of Mother-Daughter yoga just before Mother's Day! Yoga has quite a few health benefits, including: -Improves physical strength and flexibility -Reduces stress and anxiety -Evens energy levels; yoga calms hyperactivity and revives those with low energy -Emphasizes compassion, caring, and trust -Boosts overall health and
- [Mindful Eating Around the Dinner Table - a workshop for parents](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/mindful-eating-around-the-dinner-table-a-workshop-for-parents/) - Join our very own Dr. Christine Wood in this 2 hour workshop on nutrition that is geared towards families with children 1 to 10 years old. Dr. Wood has a special interest in nutrition and has authored How to Get Kids to Eat Great and Love It! She serves as a consultant throughout San Diego
- [8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction workshop for teens!](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/8-week-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-workshop-for-teens/) - "Making Friends with Yourself" is an eight-week training program designed to help teens ages 13-19 learn to manage difficult emotions during the challenges of their teenage years. Through the understanding and practice of mindfulness and self-compassion, teens cultivate invaluable skills that are shown to significantly enhance well-being. This course will run for eight consecutive Tuesday
- [Redirecting Children's Behavior Parenting Series at Coast!](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/redirecting-childrens-behavior-parenting-series-at-coast/) - If you would like MORE peace, calm and cooperation within your family as well as LESS arguing, yelling, fighting and power struggles, then this course is for you! Redirecting Children’s Behavior (RCB) is the popular and internationally recognized course that teaches parents how to raise confident, self-motivated and responsible children. The RCB course atmosphere
- ["No I Won't and You Can't Make Me" Parenting Workshop: How to Effectively Handle Power Struggles](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/no-i-wont-and-you-cant-make-me-parenting-workshop-how-to-effectively-handle-power-struggles/) - A second date has been added due to popular demand. In this engaging and informative workshop, Parenting Coach Debbie Zeichner, LCSW will help parents understand how to recognize and disengage from a power struggle, and how to redirect their children's energy toward self-motivation and cooperation. Parents will also learn how to: Identify the real feelings
- ["No I Won't and You Can't Make Me!" Parenting Workshop: How to Effectively Handle Power Struggles](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/parenting-workshop-how-to-effectively-handle-power-struggles/) - In this engaging and informative workshop, Parenting Coach Debbie Zeichner, LCSW will help parents understand how to recognize and disengage from a power struggle, and how to redirect their children's energy toward self-motivation and cooperation. Parents will also learn how to: Identify the real feelings and needs that fuel power struggles Effectively set limits Guide
- [Free week-long SCAMP Camp for Children 8-13 with asthma!](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-week-long-scamp-camp-for-children-8-13-with-asthma/) - The American Lung Association in California Southern California Asthma Management Program (SCAMP) Camp is a weeklong overnight summer camp for kids between the ages of 8-13 living with asthma. Most summer camps cannot accept children with asthma due to the severity of their condition, which is why SCAMP Camp is so important. SCAMP Camp provides children with
- [San Diego Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/san-diego-take-steps-for-crohns-and-colitis/) - In honor of our patients affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Coast Pediatrics would like to encourage all families to participate in a fun, family friendly fundraiser for this very important cause. CCFA's Take Steps walks offer a wonderful day for family, friends and the community to celebrate all of the efforts that have been put
- ["Athletes Saving Athletes" Benefit Run and CPR/AED training](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/athletes-saving-athletes-benefit-run-and-cpraed-training/) - On March 2nd, Coast Families can participate in a fundraiser for Athletes Saving Athletes AND receive free CPR/AED training after the event. Athletes Saving Athletes® (ASA) is a unique peer-to-peer education program designed to empower student athletes with the knowledge to help them recognize signs and symptoms of life-threatening injuries and conditions. The goal of ASA
- [Preventing Substance Abuse in Teenagers - Parent Education](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/preventing-substance-abuse-in-teenagers-parent-education/) - Learn more about the best strategies for substance abuse prevention from Fusion's CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), Season Hewitt. Season has over 10 years of experience in adolescent prevention, education, and addiction treatment services, and is passionate about helping people break negative patterns in their lives. She will discuss current trends in substance use amongst
- [Free Teen Cardiac Screenings April 27th](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-teen-cardiac-screenings-april-27th/) - Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is not a heart attack. It’s an abnormality in the heart’s electrical system that abruptly stops the heartbeat. It's fatal in 92 percent of cases if not properly treated within minutes. Among teens in the U.S., 1 in 350 have an underlying heart condition that can put them at risk. Thousands
- [Free Teen Cardiac Screenings Feb 9th](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-teen-cardiac-screenings-feb-9th/) - Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is not a heart attack. It’s an abnormality in the heart’s electrical system that abruptly stops the heartbeat. It's fatal in 92 percent of cases if not properly treated within minutes. Among teens in the U.S., 1 in 350 have an underlying heart condition that can put them at risk. Thousands
- [Free Parent Education Night on ADHD & Auditory Processing](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-parent-education-night-on-adhd-auditory-processing/) - Fusion Academy is hosting a parent education evening with educational specialist Maria Bagby. Maria will discuss the relationship between ADHD and Auditory Processing difficulties, and give practical tips on what families can do to help their children.
- [Free Parent WorkShop on ADHD](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-parent-workshop-on-adhd-2/) - Learn the difference between attention defecit, defiance and "normal" child behavior, at a free parent workshop presented by the ADHD Center for Success. -Is your child easily distracted and/or forgetful? -Does your child struggle to get homework completed? -Are assignments missing or incomplete? -Does your child procrastinate and have difficulty following directions? -Do you find
- [Free Parent Workshop on ADHD](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-parent-workshop-on-adhd-3/) - Learn the difference between attention defecit, defiance and "normal" child behavior, at a free parent workshop presented by the ADHD Center for Success. -Is your child easily distracted and/or forgetful? -Does your child struggle to get homework completed? -Are assignments missing or incomplete? -Does your child procrastinate and have difficulty following directions? -Do you find
- [Free Parent WorkShop on ADHD](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-parent-workshop-on-adhd/) - Learn the difference between attention defecit, defiance and "normal" child behavior, at a free parent workshop presented by the ADHD Center for Success. -Is your child easily distracted and/or forgetful? -Does your child struggle to get homework completed? -Are assignments missing or incomplete? -Does your child procrastinate and have difficulty following directions? -Do you find
- [FREE Online Vaccine Course - for Parents!](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-online-vaccine-course-for-parents/) - This course will discuss issues regarding vaccines and vaccine safety: the history, science, benefits, and risks of vaccines, together with the controversies surrounding vaccines and answers to common questions that parents have about vaccines. It is taught by Paul Offit M.D.,Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Director of the Vaccine Education Center
- ["Rockin' Rollers" infant movement class](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/rockin-rollers-infant-movement-class/) - Move Play Grow, founded by pediatric physical therapists, the movement experts, has a unique curriculum for babies during the first year of life. This series provides you with first-hand expert knowledge about your baby’s motor and sensory development in a fun, interactive, engaging and playful environment. We work with you and your baby to practice hands-on skills
- [Free Speech and Language Screenings at Coast](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-speech-and-language-screenings-at-coast/) - We are pleased to partner with Beth Brown of Rady Children's to provide complimentary speech and language screenings for our Coast Families. Beth has 30 years of experience as a pediatric speech and language pathologist, and has worked with many of our Coast patients. She will be available in our office on the morning of
- [Summer Camp for Kids with Asthma June 23-28](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/summer-camp-for-kids-with-asthma-june-23-28/) - Sunday, June 23, through Friday, June 28, 2013 Southern California Asthma Medical Program (SCAMP)SCAMP Camp is an annual overnight camping experience at Camp Marston near Julian for kids with moderate to severe asthma. Round-the-clock medical care from a volunteer staff of physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists gives parents peace of mind while SCAMPers have a
- [Free "Mental Health in Teenagers" Seminar](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-mental-health-in-teenagers-seminar/) - Fusion Academy Invites You to Attend "When to Worry: The 5 Most Common Mental Health Issues Faced by Teens" Please join Fusion for an evening with Dr. Thomas Jensen, psychiatrist and Medical Director of the International Bipolar Foundation. In private practice, Dr. Jensen specializes in pediatric and adolescent psychiatry. The discussion will address: Mental health in teenagers
- [Free Education Event for New Parents](https://www.coastpediatrics.com/event/free-education-event-for-new-parents/) - The pediatricians of Coast Pediatrics Del MarLactation consultant Vicki WolfrumPediatric physical therapist Wendi McKenna When: Tuesday, March 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 pmWhere: Coast Pediatrics Del Mar 12845 Pointe Del Mar Way #200 Del Mar, CA 92014Who: Open to all New and Expecting parents*Drs. Gillin, Taylor and Warner will take any questions you may have about the health and

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