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Jennifer Trachtenberg

Jennifer Trachtenberg
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Jennifer Trachtenberg

Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, is a nationally-renowned parenting expert and board-certified pediatrician. She has practiced pediatric and adolescent medicine for more than 12 years and maintains a successful private practice in New York City. Author of Good Kids, Bad Habits:The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children, Dr. Trachtenberg also serves as chief pediatric officer for RealAge.com. She earned her undergraduate degree in clinical nutrition, as well as her MD, from Cornell University. She is also Assistant Clinical Professor in pediatrics at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a mother of three young children.As... Read full bio

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Conquer Car Sickness
Parents Connect, February 13, 2012
...are some easy ways to remedy, or possibly prevent, your kids' upset stomach—and keep your car puke-free. Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, an NYC-based pediatrician and author of The Smart Parent's Guide: Getting Your Kids Through Check-ups, Illnesses and...
Study Confirms Guilt Drives New Mothers To Overspend
Business Insider, February 11, 2012
...said they believe pricier formula indicates better quality. But that's just not the case, according to Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. All infant formulas need to adhere to...
Guilt Drives New Mothers To Purchase Brand-Name Products For Their Baby, Study Says
Business Insider, February 10, 2012
...said they believe pricier formula indicates better quality. But that's just not the case, according to Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. All infant formulas need to adhere to...
New Mothers Buy Brand Name Products For Babies Due To Guilt, Study Says
Business Insider, February 10, 2012
...said they believe pricier formula indicates better quality. But that's just not the case, according to Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. All infant formulas need to adhere to...
New Study Reveals Moms Feel Pressure To Buy Expensive Baby Brands, Even In Down Economy
ABC News 4 Charleston, February 7, 2012
...today's mom faces with regard to the barrage of advertising messages she regularly sees," said Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics....
New Study Reveals Moms Feel Pressure To Buy Expensive Baby Brands, Even In Down Economy
KCAU-TV, February 7, 2012
...today's mom faces with regard to the barrage of advertising messages she regularly sees," said Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics....
New Study Reveals Moms Feel Pressure To Buy Expensive Baby Brands, Even In Down Economy
14 WFIE, February 6, 2012
...today's mom faces with regard to the barrage of advertising messages she regularly sees," said Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics....