Laurie Zelinger
Dr. Laurie Zelinger was born and raised in Queens, New York and is a successful product of the New York City public school system. She earned her Master’s degree and Professional Diploma from Queens College over 30 years ago and later went on to earn a Doctoral Degree from Hofstra University. Her interest in children dates back to her days as a babysitter since age 8, and became the foundation of her later pursuit of school psychology and play therapy. During the course of her career, Dr. Laurie Zelinger and her psychologist husband, Dr. Fred Zelinger, raised four sons. As parents, they learned first hand the difference between reading about children and living with them. This book represents the author’s actual experience with her son, Jordan’s, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, as well as her hope that others will benefit from the information. Her concept of preparing a child for surgery is based upon the premise that information and preparation will reduce anxiety and help families to better manage the experience. Dr. Zelinger also writes a humor column that she developed for the quarterly newsletter of the New York State Association for Play Therapy, called, “Grin and Share It,” where real life anecdotes about children warm the hearts and dimples of fellow counselors. She is also a Media Referral Specialist for the American Psychological Association, and Media Ambassador and Information Officer for the New York State Psychological Association where she holds the position of ‘Chair of the Task Force on Child and Adolescent Issues.’ Dr. Zelinger’s ongoing devotion to children continues in her role as a full time school psychologist for the Oceanside Public School district in New York, as well as a private practice licensed psychologist and a registered play therapist/supervisor. She works and lives on Long Island, New York. Dr. Zelinger’s parents take special delight in listening to her stories about the children she meets and the cute things they say. |
The “O, MY” in Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy: How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery (Book #3 in the Growing with Love Series)
Synopsis: This book helps parents understand and organize the necessary
medical and emotional components that accompany their child s surgery.
In an easy to follow timeline for events prior to and following a
tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy, the author provides reassuring and accurate
guidance that eases the process for the patient and family. |