Welcome our newest advertiser, Kidz Korner Dentistry in Pooler, the unique dental practice of Dr. Shana Herring.

Kidz Korner Dentistry provides quality dentistry to children and adolescents.

We’re excited to tell you more about Kidz Korner Dentistry & Dr. Herring in the near future. More details here.

Kidz Korner, 143 Canal St., Suite 400, Pooler 31322, 912.748.2303, www.kidzkornerinpooler.com

You are invited Bright Life Chiropractic’s First Annual Harvest Dinner with the Doctors.

This is an amazing opportunity for you, a family member, co-worker or loved one to learn more about the benefits of Principled Specific, Scientific Chiropractic Care.

Come join Bright Life Chiropractic or share this with someone who would like to meet or exceed their health goals!

Monday, November 18th at 7:00-8:30pm at Ken and Candi’s BBQ |4395 Ogeechee Rd. #100 Savannah, GA 31405|. RSVP by Friday, November 15th by calling 912.777.3717 to make your reservations!

Bright Life Chiropractic, 2 Park of Commerce Blvd. Suite D, Savannah 31405, 912.777.3717, info@brightlifechiropractic.com , www.BrightLifeChiropractic.com Bright Life Chiropractic is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

RANICKI CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER PRESENTS “STOMACH PROBLEMS: HOW TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE YOUR SYMPTOMS” on November 13, 6:30PM.

Seating is limited to 25 attendees and cost is $10 per person. At this event Dr. Stephen Ranicki will provide you with information that will assist you as you make big changes to help revolutionize your health. Call 912.376.1506 to reserve your seat.

For more information, click here.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center, a wellness center at heart located in Pooler & serving greater Savannah, 1147 US Highway 80 West, Pooler, Ga 31322, (912) 376-1506, email: info@RanickiChiropractic.com , www.RanickiChiropractic.com Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Don’t let a cold or flu get you down this fall!

Chiropractic care can help build your immune system so that you avoid colds, flu, and the other bugs going around. For more information click here.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center, a wellness center at heart located in Pooler & serving greater Savannah, 1147 US Highway 80 West, Pooler, Ga 31322, (912) 376-1506, email: info@RanickiChiropractic.com , www.RanickiChiropractic.com Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Looking for a pediatrician in Savannah, Pooler or Whitemarsh Island?

Pediatric Associates of Savannah has well-loved, trusted physicians in all three locations. New patients are welcome. Pediatric Associates main office in Savannah is open 365 days a year.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah’s doctors
Joseph Morrison Jr, MD, FAAP
Gustave Kreh, MD, FAAP
Robert Shelley, MD, FAAP
Michael DeMauro, MD, FAAP
Diane Savage-Pedigo, MD, FAAP
Paul Nave, MD, FAAP
Ben Spitalnick, MD, FAAP
J. Steven Hobby, MD, FAAP
Adria Wilkes, MD, FAAP
Mark Wilson, MD
Giselle Rosinia, MD, FAAP

More info here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, but ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.com On Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser  

Pregnancy has many physical challenges that can be eased and even eliminated with the use of Chiropractic Care.

If you are experiencing sciatica, SI joint pain and instability, pubic join pain, low back pain, rib/breathing problems, or upper back and shoulder pain, then Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center can help.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center offers all SouthernMamas.com readers a complimentary consultation and chiropractic evaluation to help you enjoy your pregnancy. Give Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center a call at 912-376-1506 or click here for more information.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center, a wellness center at heart located in Pooler & serving greater Savannah, 1147 US Highway 80 West, Pooler, Ga 31322, (912) 376-1506, email: info@RanickiChiropractic.com , www.RanickiChiropractic.com Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The team at Bright Life Chiropractic is on a mission to help create one of the healthiest communities in the world right here in Savannah. Come learn how they can help with health concerns such as asthma, allergies, ADHD, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, colic, chronic fatigue, ear infections, fibromyalgia, hypertension, migraines, infertility, thyroid imbalances, neurosensory integration disorders and more.

Bright Life Chiropractic in Savannah specializes in pregnancy, infants, pediatrics and family care.

Dr. Samantha Hornick and Dr. Jared Brown at Bright Life Chiropractic are Webster Technique Certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

At Bright Life Chiropractic, Dr. Jared Brown and Dr. Samantha Hornick assist people in gaining victory in their health by offering cutting-edge chiropractic corrective care in Savannah’s most state-of-the-art chiropractic health care facility. Dr. Jared and Dr. Samantha focus on setting people free from their current conditions so they may live their lives to their fullest potential.

Dr. Jared Brown and Dr. Samantha Hornick provide specific, scientific neurologically based chiropractic care for you and you family!

Bright Life Chiropractic, 2 Park of Commerce Blvd. Suite D, Savannah 31405, 912.777.3717, info@brightlifechiropractic.com , www.BrightLifeChiropractic.com

Chiropractic Care for Children and Infants is important to their development. The top 5 reasons Children and Infants should see a Chiropractor are:

1. Immune Function (Reducing the incidence of colds, ear aches, and flues)

2. ADD//ADHD (Helping with attention and behavior without the use of medicine)

3. Autism

4. Asthma and/or Allergies

5. Scoliosis

For more information on Children and Chiropractic Care click here.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center, a wellness center at heart located in Pooler & serving greater Savannah, 1147 US Highway 80 West, Pooler, Ga 31322, (912) 376-1506, email: info@RanickiChiropractic.com , www.RanickiChiropractic.com Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Congratulations to the dynamo-sister team at Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology on the opening of their SECOND office in our area. Thrive is now seeing patients at their new satellite office in Pooler, in addition to their Savannah practice in the Candler Professional Building.

The new Pooler practice is @ 114 Canal St. Suite 403 and is open Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Dr. Maryanna Barrett & Dr. Maria Paasch just opened their first practice in Savannah this past May. So we’re thrilled to see how well the community has responded to manner in which these two deliver health care with kindness, compassion and consideration.

Dr. Barrett and Dr. Paasch are identical twin sisters born and raised in Clarksville, TN. Growing up in a family of strong and nurturing women, both were drawn to the field of Women’s Health.

They attended medical school at The University of Tennessee in Memphis and completed their residencies at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Dr. Barrett completed her training in 2009 and Dr. Paasch in 2010. Drs. Barrett and Paasch are board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

While offering complete Women’s Health Care, they have a particular enthusiasm for obstetrics, including trial of labor after a caesarean section (TOLAC), minimally invasive surgery, and pediatric and adolescent gynecology. They, along with their husbands and children, have newly relocated from Hawaii to Savannah, to be close to family and to re-establish roots in their native South.

Their approach to care marries the science of modern medicine with the art of listening to each patient’s individual concerns. At Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Barrett & Dr. Paasch believe healthcare is a collaboration between the patient and her provider.

Dr. Barrett & Dr. Paasch offer a healthcare alternative that provides you with options and encourages you to choose the approach that works best for your life. They want to help you to take charge of your own health and feel your best at every age. They want to help you thrive…

Stay connected by “liking” Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology on Facebook here.

Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology, 5354 Reynolds Street Suite 422, Savannah, 31405 & 114 Canal St. Suite 403 Pooler,  tel (912) 721-9595 email info@thriveobgyn.com , www.thriveobgyn.com  Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

35th Annual Neonatal Family Reunion 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, September 14, Calvary Day School, 4625 Waters Avenue

Families who had a child in the neonatal intensive care unit at Memorial University Medical Center are invited this fun afternoon. Catch up with old friends and caregivers, and enjoy refreshments, games, face painting, and arts and crafts. For more information please call 912-350-8202

We’re thrilled to tell you about a new obstetrics & gynecology practice in Savannah: Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology.

At Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology in the Candler Professional Building, Dr. Maryanna Barrett & Dr. Maria Paasch’s goal is to deliver health care with kindness, compassion and consideration.

Dr. Barrett and Dr. Paasch are identical twin sisters born and raised in Clarksville, TN. Growing up in a family of strong and nurturing women, both were drawn to the field of Women’s Health.

They attended medical school at The University of Tennessee in Memphis and completed their residencies at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Dr. Barrett completed her training in 2009 and Dr. Paasch in 2010. Drs. Barrett and Paasch are board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

While offering complete Women’s Health Care, they have a particular enthusiasm for obstetrics, including trial of labor after a caesarean section (TOLAC), minimally invasive surgery, and pediatric and adolescent gynecology. They, along with their husbands and children, have newly relocated from Hawaii to Savannah, to be close to family and to re-establish roots in their native South.

Their approach to care marries the science of modern medicine with the art of listening to each patient’s individual concerns. At Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Barrett & Dr. Paasch believe healthcare is a collaboration between the patient and her provider.

Dr. Barrett & Dr. Paasch offer a healthcare alternative that provides you with options and encourages you to choose the approach that works best for your life. They want to help you to take charge of your own health and feel your best at every age. They want to help you thrive…

Stay connected by “liking” Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology on Facebook here.

Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology, 5354 Reynolds Street Suite 422, Savannah, 31405 tel (912) 721-9595 email info@thriveobgyn.com , www.thriveobgyn.com Thrive Obstetrics & Gynecology is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Urgent Care 24/7 is here for you & your family, offering complete medical care when you need it, where you need it.

Life is 24/7 and so is Urgent Care 24/7.

Urgent Care 24/7 FOUR locations in the Savannah area are full-service urgent care centers providing adult and pediatric medical care 24 hours a day 7 days a week. When you or a loved one need prompt medical attention, Urgent Care 24/7 are available with a compassionate and well-trained staff.

Extremely reasonable rates.

No insurance of any kind accepted. However, Urgent Care 24/7 provides you with all the information you need to file your claim with your insurance company.

Urgent Care has FOUR locations in the Savannah area:
* Historic Savannah, 144 Lincoln St., Savannah, 31401
* Tybee Island, 602 1st St., Suite A, Tybee Is. 31328
* Sandfly, 7400 Skidaway Road, Suite B, Savannah, 31406
* Pooler, 9 Mill Creek Circle, Suite A-1, Pooler, 31322

Urgent Care 24/7 Savannah, (912) 234-CARE (2273) email info@urgentcare247.com , www.urgentcare247.com On Facebook here. Urgent Care 24/7 is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Urgent Care 24/7 is here for you & your family, offering complete medical care when you need it, where you need it.

Life is 24/7 and so is Urgent Care 24/7.

Urgent Care 24/7 FOUR locations in the Savannah area are full-service urgent care centers providing adult and pediatric medical care 24 hours a day 7 days a week. When you or a loved one need prompt medical attention, Urgent Care 24/7 are available with a compassionate and well-trained staff.

Extremely reasonable rates.

No insurance of any kind accepted. However, Urgent Care 24/7 provides you with all the information you need to file your claim with your insurance company.

Urgent Care has FOUR locations in the Savannah area:
* Historic Savannah, 144 Lincoln St., Savannah, 31401
* Tybee Island, 602 1st St., Suite A, Tybee Is. 31328
* Sandfly, 7400 Skidaway Road, Suite B, Savannah, 31406
* Pooler, 9 Mill Creek Circle, Suite A-1, Pooler,  31322

Urgent Care 24/7 Savannah, (912) 234-CARE (2273) email info@urgentcare247.com , www.urgentcare247.com  On Facebook here. Urgent Care 24/7 is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah dentist Steven G. Berwitz, DMD is offering this fabulous deal to our SouthernMamas.com readers: a holiday teeth whitening special for SouthernMamas.com readers at $250 (regular cost is $375.) Be certain to mention you read about this holiday special on SouthernMamas.com when booking your appointment to receive the discount.

Dr. Berwitz also offers this reminder – end of the year dental benefits are running out and now is the time to come in for a cleaning and exam. Most insurances cover cleanings and exams at 100% and the year is almost over.

Dr. Berwitz is a Savannah-area dentist who is here to meet the dental needs of you and your entire family. He sees patients of all ages and welcomes you to make an appointment with him today by calling 912-355-5004 or visiting his web site at www.stevenberwitzdmd.com .

Steven G. Berwitz, DMD, 7805 Waters Ave., Suite 1A. For more information or to make an appointment, call (912) 355-5004. Visit the Dr. Steven Berwitz Website www.stevenberwitzdmd.com/ or email Dr. Berwitz with any questions at rebecca@stevenberwitzdmd.com

No Worry Flu Season!

Dr. Steve Ranicki will host a FREE Flu talk Thursday, Nov. 15 from 6:30-8pm at The Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center at US Highway 80 West, Pooler GA 31322. Some of the topics covered will include: how to build a strong immune system, which warrior foods combat the flu and how to get over it fast if you do suffer symptoms.

For more information and to RSVP phone (912)748-1506, www.facebook.com/ranickichiropractic  .

You’re invited to the first-annual Happily Ever After Ball, a fun-filled evening for children and families with fairytale-themed activities and appearances by costumed actors, hosted by Heather Burge and The Next Generation, founded to benefit The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center (“The Children’s Hospital”).

Children will delight in having their hair done at the Princess Hair Palace(courtesy of Rob’s at Drayton Tower), traveling to a magical fairy land(special moments captured by Christine Hall), and joining Pirate Jack on a treasure hunt throughout this historic mansion just off Forsyth Park. Costumes encouraged for children, but not required.

Heather Burge, owner of local businesses BleuBelle and BleuBelle Bridal, is a dancer for the upcoming Chatham Orthopaedics Associates Ballroom Extravaganza, AND The Next Generation, a local non-profit formed to benefit The Children’s Hospital of Memorial University Medical Center.

The Happily AEver After Ball fundraiser will be at Brockington Hall, 213 East Hall Street, Savannah, 31401 on Sunday, August 26, 2012 from 4pm – 7pm.

This fundraiser will help Heather Burge reach her COA Ballroom Extravaganza fundraising goal of $10,000 to benefit The Next Generation, founded to benefit The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center.

Learn more and purchase tickets at: happilyeverafterball.eventbrite.com
Tickets also available for purchase at BleuBelle, J Paige, and Rob’s at Drayton Tower
Tickets: $25 General Public, $15 for The Next Generation Members, per person

Below is a guest post from Susan O’Neill Certified Person Trainer Owner/Instructor SouthPark Boot Camp , Charlotte, NC

Having a hard time getting your workouts in with the kids home and going on vacation?   Here is a full body workout (legs, arms, glutes, core and more) that only requires a kitchen chair (or a coffee table, bench or tree stump – no excuses!).  Place the chair with the back against a wall to prevent slipping. You can use a watch for your timer or the smartphone app, Gymboss works great!

In each exercise, make sure your core is strong, bellybutton pulling in towards your spine (very important for lower back safety).  The exercises are grouped in 3 sets with 5 exercises in each.  Complete a set, recover with some water and move on to the next set.  Go through at least 2 times if your schedule allows!

1.  Rainbow:  Stand in front of the chair, begin with right toe pointing to the right side of the chair, using abs and squeezing the glutes in your left leg, lift the right leg over the chair, tap toe down on the left side then back to start.  Repeat for 30 seconds then switch legs.

2.  Tricep dips with crunch:  Sit on the edge of your chair with your hands under your bum, knuckles up, fingers over the front edge of chair, legs straight out.  As you lower (dip) your body down, crunch one knee in to chest, contracting abs.  Alternate knees in, keep elbows close to ribs and bum very close to chair.  Lift, lower and crunch for 45 seconds.   Modify this move by bringing your feet closer to the chair or leaving out the crunch.

3.  Plies:  Turn chair around so you can use the back for balance.  Start in 2nd position (feet wide, turned out at 45 degree angle, drop into a low squat, lift heels, abs in tight.  SQUEEZING glutes, lift and lower for 45 seconds, after 45 seconds, hold in low squat, heels still raised, pulse knees back for another 30 seconds.  To modify, shake legs out as needed, then come back to it.

4.  Captain’s Chair:  Sit in your chair, hands on the sides, palms down and fingers wrapped around side.  Pull belly button in to meet the spine, squeeze thighs together, lift bum off the seat with arms, lifting knees to chest as you come up. Hold for ten counts, release and repeat 5 times.  Modify by keeping one foot lightly on ground and you pull other knee in towards chest.  Keep bellybutton in tight!

5.  Side Plank with lower leg lift:  Begin by lying down on right side, left foot on the seat of the chair, body extended in side plank position, tailbone tucked under, lift body up onto elbow and the side of your left foot.  Hips off the ground.  Lift and lower the right leg, tapping the underside of the chair.  45 seconds then switch sides.

1.  Split Lunges: (aka Bulgarian Lunges) Stand in front of chair, your back to the seat.  Place the toes of your left foot on top of chair, hop the right leg out so when you lower yourself into a lunge so your knee does not come past your toes of the standing leg.  Keeping the weight in the heel of your standing leg, bend that standing leg, lowering your body until thigh is parallel with ground, chest stays up, then press up through your heel, squeezing your bum.  45 seconds on each leg.

2.  Pushups w/ leg lift:  Place your hands on the front of the chair, walk feet out to a plank position, lift one leg straight as you lower yourself down, return leg to floor as you straighten your arms, alternate legs on each pushup.   Modify by performing pushup without leg lift, or hold plank and perform leg lifts without pushup.  45 seconds.

3.  Hip lifts:  lie down in front of the chair, place heels on the seat of your chair.  Thighs and hips are at a 90 degree angle and calves and hamstrings are, too.  With all your weight in your heels and shoulder blades, lift hips and squeeze glutes.  Lift and lower quickly for 45 seconds, then hold in an up position and pulse and squeeze for 30 more seconds.

4.  V-sit:  Sit with bottom on edge of chair, spine straight, leaning back, bellybutton in, lift knees so body is in a V.  Extend legs, then pull back to V.  Arms are out straight for balance, or to modify, hands on the edge of chair.  V position can be held for a modification.  45 seconds.

5.  Spiderman Pushups:  Begin in the incline pushup position from the arms exercise.  As you lower your body, bring right knee out to right elbow, replace to starting position as you straighten arms, then left knee in on the next pushup, alternate for 45 seconds.

1.  One leg squats:  Stand in front of the chair as if you were about to have a seat.   Hold one left foot up in the air, slowly lower yourself into the chair, barely let your bum touch, pulling in thru your bellybutton, power that standing leg to lift you back to starting position.  To modify this, use the leg that is up as a kick stand, letting your heel touch down as needed until you get strong enough to do it fully on one leg.  30 seconds on each side.

2.  Decline pushups:  Place feet on the seat of the chair, walk hands out to perform pushups with belly button pulled in tight.  Modify by holding plank without the pushup.  If you have lower back problems, perform regular pushups on the ground or with hands on chair.  45 seconds.

3.  One leg hip lifts:  Same set up as the hip lifts, but point one toe straight up in the air and lift hips.  45 seconds on each leg.

4.  Decline Cougar:  Feet on chair like in the decline pushup position, tailbone under, contracting abs, bring knee into chest, alternate legs for 45 seconds.

5.  Decline Plank leg lifts:  Begin in the decline pushup position, bellybutton in tight, lift right leg straight up, squeeze glutes and do not let hips tilt.  Repeat for 30 seconds then switch legs without coming down! Modification, hold decline plank or plank on the floor without leg lifts.

Susan O’Neill Certified Person Trainer Owner/Instructor SouthPark Boot Camp

Chances are if your child isn’t school-age yet, you probably don’t think of head lice as a concern. But after your children start school, you may just have your first experience with the disgusting yet incredibly common affliction.

An estimated 12 million cases of head lice are diagnosed in the United States each year. While health experts stress that lice is harmless, it’s certainly a huge nuisance with a serious ick factor.

So is there anything you can do to prevent your child from getting lice – especially if you’re sending them off to summer camp or preparing for back -to-school? The verdict is still out on that, but there are some possible lice-prevention products on the market.

Tea tree oil shampoo – available in drug/grocery stores -  reportedly repels lice.

Also, Fairy Tales Hair Care makes Rosemary Repel preventative shampoo and other hair products that contain natural ingredients that lice reportedly don’t like.

Fairy Tales Hair Care even has an iPhone app, called Facts of Lice, that notifies you of any lice outbreaks in your area and tells you how to treat and prevent head lice.

Read more about this mom’s attempt to prevent my kids from getting lice in my newspaper column here.

Get your hair done at the Charles Rudd Color Salon at 7601 Waters Ave. , Savannah, 31406 on Sunday, July 29 from 11am to 4 pm durng Color for a Cause benefitting the Telfair Mammography Fund, which helps local uninsured moms receive life-saving mammograms.

Recently, with an increased demand for mammographies, the Mammography Fund is paying out more than it’s receiving. So there is a great need for organizations and businesses to raise money and awareness for the Mammography Fund. We are so thrilled that Charles Rudd Color Salon is taking on this cause! More info on the fund here.

At Color for a Cause, Charles Rudd Color Salon is offering:
• Basic Color Service for $50
- 100% of the color proceeds will benefit the Telfair Mammography Fund to enable uninsured/underinsured women to receive mammography services at no charge to them.
- Space is limited and reservations are required so reserve your spot today! 912-353-8555
• Purchase raffle tickets to win a gift basket valued at $250. Raffle tickets are $5 each. All proceeds from raffle will go to the Fund.
• 25% of all merchandise sold this day will also go to the Fund.
(Please note: Basic Color Price doesn’t not include corrective color or highlights.)

Proceeds benefit the Mammography Fund at Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s/Candler, Savannah, which is greatly in need of donations.

Charles Rudd Color Salon, 7601 Waters Ave. , Savannah, GA 31406, http://charlesruddcolorsalon.com/

We’re so thrilled to learn about the May opening of Ganesha’s Place, which is offering a variety of therapeutic classes including yoga for special needs kids & restorative yoga for caretakers. There is such a need for something like Ganesha’s Place in Savannah.

You’re invited to the Grand Opening of Ganesha’s Place, Sat. May 5, 2012.

The ribbon cutting will be held at 11 am, followed by class demonstrations until 3 PM.
In celebration of their Grand Opening, Ganesha’s Place is offering “Bring a Friend & Get the Class Free” for all classes during the month of May. Thai Massage & Reiki sessions discounted to $75 per session.

What we love about Ganesha’s Place is that it’s spot to explore, heal and have fun. Ganesha’s can be a place for the whole family: you’re not required to be athletic or wear special outfits. Yoga therapy at Ganesha’s regulates and improves the balance between health and wellness without the intimidating images of body contortions and “pretzels”.

Keep up with Ganesha’s Place on Facebook here.

Ganesha’s Place, at the corner of Barnard & 40th St. @ 2323 Barnard St., 912-665-4199, http://ganeshasplace.com/ Ganesha’s Place is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

For National Children’s Health Month, please come join Simply Children’s Dentistry on Feb. 24, 2012 from 9am to 11 AM for a healthy snack and a free tooth brush. Staff at Simply Children’s Dentistry look forward to seeing you then. The practice is at 613 Stephenson Ave Suite 201 Savannah 31405. (912)353-9993.

Dr. Kamiti Harden at Simply Children’s Dentistry regularly hosts such children’s dental health awareness events that are open to the public.

Simply Children’s Dentistry, 613 Stephenson Ave Suite 201, Savannah 31405; www.simplychildrens.com , email: businessassistant@simplychildrens.com , (912) 353-9993. Simply Children’s Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Time to get those pearly whites pearly white again – just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Make plans to attend the White Wine and Whitening Event at the Savannah office of Dr. Steven G. Berwitz DMD Mon. Feb. 13.

You will receive a reduced rate on the whitening trays with a portion going to charity, specifically to raise money for The Nathan’s Something Special Scholarship Fund, Inc., which promotes inclusion in college and adult life for students with disabilities.

Come enjoy an evening of white wine, teeth whitening and other services to pamper yourself including: Just Desserts ( Cupcakes); Massage services (free 15 min. massage) ; Ivanabitch Vodka; and much more.

Get started on your new and brighter smile at a special reduced price by calling or emailing the office of Dr. Steven G. Berwitz DMD to schedule a quick appointment to see if you’re a candidate. Please RSVP by Thurs. Feb 9th. Everyone is welcome to attend this event.

Then make plans to go to the office of Dr. Steven G. Berwitz DMD for an evening of appetizers and libations on Mon. Feb. 13 2012 from 5:30PM – 7:30pm when you will pick up your trays and whitening kit. Already have trays? Then come and stock up on refill material and enjoy all other event sponsors.

For more information or to RSVP please call or email Dr. Berwitz’s office at (912) 355-5004, email info@stevenberwitzdmd.com or click here for more info.

Steven G. Berwitz, DMD, 7805 Waters Avenue Suite 1A, Savannah, 31406, (912) 355-5004, www.stevenberwitzdmd.com, email info@stevenberwitzdmd.com. Dr. Berwitz is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Congratulations Dr. Cara DeLeon, DMD Pediatric Dentist in Savannah. Dr. DeLeon recently completed her certification examinations and is now a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry!

Dr. DeLeon’s practice, Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah  is at 310 Eisenhower Drive No. 6. Tel: 912-349-4021. It’s an honor to have become a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry so early in her career.

The Mission of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is to verify to the public and to the health professionals that a pediatric dentist has successfully completed both an advanced educational program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and a voluntary examination process designed to validate the knowledge, application and performance requisite to the delivery of exceptional care in pediatric dentistry. The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is the only certifying Board recognized by the American Dental Association for the specialty of pediatric dentistry.

Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah, 310 Eisenhower Dr. Building #6 Savannah, 31406 tel: 912-349-4021 email: Drcara@pds-kids.com , www.pediatricdentistryofsavannah.com Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You want your child’s dental visits to be as stress-free and positive as possible.

Which is why you need to check out the new pediatric dental practice in town: Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah at 310 Eisenhower Drive.

Dr. Cara DeLeon, DMD Pediatric Dentist, is now welcoming new patients. She is known for providing the highest level of care for both healthy and special needs children.

Dr. Cara recommends taking your baby to the dentist by their first birthday.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Dental Association all recommend scheduling an appointment once your child’s first tooth has come in, which is usually between 6 and 12 months.

As an introductory meeting, this first friendly visit gives Dr. Cara a chance to check for signs of early decay, as well as talk to you about cavity prevention and proper teeth-cleaning techniques.

In the event of a tooth injury or emergency, you will have already established a dental home at Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah just in case.

Dr. Cara is committed to preserving the treasure of your child’s smile by helping your children establish a positive attitude toward dental care and a strong foundation for the best possible oral health.

Now that’s really something to smile about.

Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah, 310 Eisenhower Dr. Building #6 Savannah, 31406 tel: 912-349-4021 email: Drcara@pds-kids.com , www.pediatricdentistryofsavannah.com Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Matthew Allan of Keller Williams Realty has a special offer benefitting an extremely important cause.

Matthew will have a button ad on SouthernMamas.com, as well as a recurring banner ad, and will be contributing information about the real estate market to our website. If a SouthernMamas reader contacts Matthew and mentions the ad, and he assists in the purchase or sale of a home, Matthew will donate 10% of his net commission from that transaction to The Next Generation, Benefitting The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center.

Matthew and his wife are the parents of a toddler, and recognize how important it is to have the best health care for our children. The Next Generation is an organization comprised of young professionals, neighbors, parents, and friends throughout Savannah and the Coastal Empire who are interested in donating their time, talents, and financial resources to the patients and families of the Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center. The Next Generation is committed to:
* Ensuring that children and families of the Coastal Empire and surrounding areas have access to a premier healthcare facility without having to leave Savannah.
* Donating their time and resources to benefit patients and families at our local facility.
* Providing access to healthcare and parenting educational opportunities for their own families and families in our community.

In the next year, The Next Generation plans to:
* Purchase medical equipment on the “wish list” created by hospital staff.
* Provide Birthday and “End of Chemotherapy” celebrations to pediatric patients in the hospital.
* Decorate the three pediatric wings for holidays.
* Conduct educational socials for families in our community.

Matthew’s business as a real estate professional is based on helping families make the right choices about their largest financial investment, their home. His association with The Next Generation and SouthernMamas will work in tandem with that family-first goal.

Matthew has also assured us that if a Southern Mamas reader needs help outside the geographic areas Matthew services, he will provide another agent at Keller Williams Realty who not only specializes in your area, but who will also make the same commitment to giving 10% of their net commission to The Next Generation. Keller Williams Realty is the largest real estate company in Savannah, so whether it’s Matthew or another agent, you will be working with a top professional committed to the community.

For more information, click here. To contact Matthew, email him at Matthew@kw.com or call or text him at 912.401.4663.