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Alison Mitzner, MD

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💪Pediatrician & Family Wellness Expert ✍️Best Selling Author of “Calm and Confident Parenting”
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RESILIENCE
As we step into 2025, I’ve chosen resilience as my word of the year💪. It’s a reminder that life’s challenges do not define us. They shape us. In the past year, I’ve faced some of life’s biggest stressors-ones that tested my limits, but each time I thought I couldn’t handle more, I discovered I was stronger than I ever knew 🤷‍♀️🙌.
Resilience is not just bouncing back. It’s about growing stronger with each challenge, learning from every setback, and facing the unknown with courage. It’s about continuing to move forward, EVEN when the path is unclear. It’s a skill that’s built over time, through experience, and the unwavering belief that we can overcome.
🤍As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give to our children is the ability to be resilient. By modeling resilience ourselves, showing them how to navigate challenges with a positive mindset, and encouraging them to embrace setbacks as opportunities to grow, we help them build the strength to face whatever comes their way! Cheers to embracing resilience in 2025.✨
#resilience #calmandconfidentparenting #calmandconfidentparentingbook
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#healthylifestyle #strength #growth #rolemodel #strongereveryday #mentaltoughness #nowaybutthrough #2025 #parentinglife #healthandwellness #healthiswealth #honesty #kindness #respect #laughter #positivity #positivevibes taken in New York, New York by @dralisonmitzner

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POSITIVITY
-Albert Einstein.. Finding strength and resilience during tough times.. and finding the positive side🤍. And as I wrote in my #calmandconfidentparentingbook don’t think “why me but try me’ 👍😊 #calmandconfidentparenting #parentingtips #positivity
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#mindfulness #opportunity #citylife #singlemoms #fitnessgirl #parenthood #media #friendship #gratefulness #healthandwellness #emotionalwellbeing #toughtimesmakeyoustronger #todaysthoughts💭 taken in New York, New York by @dralisonmitzner

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2 years ago

REBUILD
My 2026 word🩷The past few years pulled me a little under the radar as life stacked its stressors and lessons. I’m learning to protect my peace, release the noise, and focus my energy where it matters most.
✨Every challenge sharpened my resilience, deepened my empathy, and fueled my passion for learning, mentoring, and purpose-driven work.
🩶Cheers to a year of rebuilding with clarity and intention. Turning purpose into execution and moving forward one aligned💕 step at a time.
#calmandconfidentparenting #calmandconfidentparentingbook #healthandwellness #ﬁtnesslifestyle #positvevibesonly taken in Manhattan, New York by @dralisonmitzner

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SELF-CARE
Back-to-school season is a lot for parents too. New routines, schedules, activities, early mornings… it all adds up.

A reminder that taking a little time for ourselves matters too. And we are our kids biggest role models. Our kids are watching how we handle stress and take care of ourselves.

The beach has always been one of my favorite places to reset. What's yours? 🏖️ 🌊 💛

#beach #happyplace #parentingtips #calmandconfident #calmandconfidentparenting by @dralisonmitzner

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a month ago

COMMUNICATION IS KEY
Back-to-school can bring up a lot of feelings. Talking to your child before school, and continuing after school begins, can make a big difference.. Here's how to start the conversation. (full @fox5ny segment link in bio).
👉And even if they don't open right away, keep checking in! Ask questions and give your kids space to tell you what's on their mind.
💫Follow along for more tips this week to help you and your kids feel more calm and confident during the transition 🩶
#BackToSchool #ParentingTips #ChildAnxiety #PediatricianAdvice taken in FOX 5 NY by @dralisonmitzner

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a month ago

BACK-TO-SCHOOL ANXIETY
Back-to-school anxiety is real for kids AND parents. I joined @fox5ny Good Day New York to talk about back-to-school stress and some practical ways parents can help kids feel more calm and confident during the transition.
💤One simple place to start: getting sleep schedules back on track before the first day.
✨Over the next few days, I’m sharing my tips to help your children navigate the transtion with more confidence. Follow along! 🎒 (full segment link in bio)
#BackToSchool #ParentingTips #ChildAnxiety #PediatricianAdvice SleepTips taken in Manhattan, New York by @dralisonmitzner

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CALMING TECHNIQUES
Check it out new parents✅ Thanks @parents for asking me to contribute to this! 🙏
This was a fun one:) I’m all for calm and confident🤍Many known ways to calm a crying baby.. check out my tips and thoughts on this one. (Full article link in bio!).
Anyone that tries it DM me and lmk how it goes! Follow @dralisonmitzner for more calm and confident tips
#calmandconfidentparenting
#calmandconfidentparentingbook
#mindful #parentingtips #healthandwellnesstips taken in New York, New York by @dralisonmitzner

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2 months ago

PROTECT YOUR HEALTH
Don't wait until symptoms appear.
As a doctor, I’m always talking about the power of prevention and as a busy parent, I know how easy it is to put our own health on the back burner. 🩺✨
👍That’s why proactive health screenings can be such an important tool. They can help identify certain health risks before symptoms develop and provide valuable information to discuss with your healthcare provider.
🙌That’s also why I partnered with Life Line Screening. They make it simple, quick, and convenient to evaluate key health indicators, including cardiovascular risk factors and bone health.
*Please keep in mind that these screenings do not replace your regular doctor visits or routine checkups. Instead, they are another valuable source of information about your health. It’s always important to share and discuss your screening results with your healthcare provider so they can be interpreted in the context of your overall health.
🩶Taking control of your health is one of the best investments you can make for yourself and your family.
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🔗 Click the link in my bio to find a convenient screening location near you.
#lifelinescreening #preventivehealth #healthscreening #wellness #ad taken in New York, New York by @dralisonmitzner

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2 months ago

HELMET ON. ALWAYS
Should your child wear a helmet when riding a scooter? YES! I am always surprised to see so many kids riding around without one.
🛴 Children can move surprisingly fast, the small wheels can catch on just one uneven crack in the sidewalk and falls can happen in a split second. Scooter falls can lead to ER visits and serious head injuries.
💫Helmets aren’t only for bicycles. They are essential for scooters, skateboards, skates, and other wheeled activities too. A properly fitted helmet can help reduce the risk of a serious head injury. 🙏
🩶The good news? Many children don’t mind wearing one, especially when they get to choose a helmet they love!
☀️ So this summer, make it non-negotiable. Helmet on before your child starts riding - EVERY SINGLE TIME.
And don’t forget those water breaks! 💧
#kidsafety #parentingtips #calmandconfidentmethod #summersafety #calmandconfidentparentingbook taken in New York, New York by @dralisonmitzner

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BENEFITS OF MUSIC
Exhausted? Overwhelmed? That never-ending to-do list? Sometimes the best thing you can do is absolutely nothing on that list.
For me that means sitting down at the piano 🎹 and belting out my favorite songs. 🎤 and that always makes me smile.🤍
⭐️Music is medicine. It creates calm, boosts mood, reduces stress, improves sleep and yes even increases productivity. So that break is actually making you better at everything else.
🙌Whether you’re playing, listening or just dancing around the kitchen with your kids, take the music break. You deserve it and so do they 🩶
#calmandconfidentparentingbook #calmandconfidentmethod #mindfulmom #parentingtips #musiclove taken in Manhattan, New York by @dralisonmitzner

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3 months ago

SUMMER SAFETY
Perfect summer weather and still half the summer to go! Enjoy! And be summer safe.. Putting sunblock on your children is one battle worth fighting for. Also, if you can, sunglasses and a hat a great idea. Be sure to always have your child supervised when in or near water too. Check out some more of my summer safety tips and sunblock favorites at @huffpost and my website (link in bio)
#calmandconfidentparenting #calmandconfident #summersafetytips #kids #summervibes☀️ taken in Atlantic Beach, New York by @dralisonmitzner

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3 months ago

AIR QUALITY ALERT
Keep an eye on the air quality where you are. Much of the Northeast is under an Air Quality Alert today.🚨
Just look at my view from NYC 👀 you can barely see New Jersey across the river! Air quality reached Unhealthy, Very Unhealthy, and even Hazardous levels in parts of the northeast today..
**Here’s how to protect yourself and your family:
✅ Keep children indoors as much as possible
✅ Close windows and doors
✅ Run an air purifier if you have one
✅ Skip outdoor exercise until air quality improves
⚠️ Be extra cautious if you or your child has asthma or other respiratory conditions
😷 If you must go outside when air quality is very poor, wear a well-fitting N95 mask if possible.
That hazy view from my window says it all. Stay safe, and check your local air quality before heading outside. 💙

💾 Save this post so you’ll know what the AQI colors mean the next time an Air Quality Alert is issued.
#airquality #nyc #̭parentingtips #calmandconfdientparentingbook #calmandconfidentparenting taken in New York, New York by @dralisonmitzner

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