By Zipporah Neuman, LCSW-C As a working mom, there is so much that I need to accomplish each day. Make the lunches, do the dishes, drive the kids to school, go to work, meet with my clients, finish my paperwork, bring the kids to soccer practice, bring the kids to…Read More
Original post October 23, 2018 By Donna Kane, M.A. Parents of a preschooler called JCS requesting a therapist for their 4-year-old girl. She had always been a happy, easy going child but, recently began having nightmares and was clingy and fearful of going to school. When asked if anything at…Read More
By Jennifer Rudo How is it that elementary aged kids have been able to master the art of bottle tossing? Why are kids trying to eat as much cinnamon as they can possibly consume? The answer is YouTube. Kids are no longer being taught how to write cursive, but they…Read More
By Ben Barer, LGSW When a child misbehaves, it can feel like a parent fail. When your child is the one who’s biting, hitting, or screaming – or not sharing, it can be a little embarrassing. Sharing is caring — that’s what the experts say. While sharing can be…Read More
By Heidi Fisher I still smile as I remember the days when my little ones would crawl all over me or grab onto my leg when we were out, just to make sure that I was still around. I was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom and spent countless hours…Read More
By Susan Kurlander, M.Ed. My friend, the parent of a first grader, knew what to expect when she attended an IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting at her daughter’s school. A team of school staff would discuss her daughter’s progress and update her on any additional plans. What she wasn’t expecting…Read More
By Beth Land Hecht, LCSW-C Recently, I did something I never thought possible. My husband and I took a week-long vacation without our adult children. The weather was amazing, and the beach was beautiful. The trip was nothing short of spectacular, not just because of our destination or our travel…Read More
By Shula Levin, LMSW Last week, I was aimlessly scrolling through Facebook when I came across a post by an acquaintance of mine. The post was a picture of her cuddling her 18-month-old, accompanied by the caption: “My poor baby is sick today. Thank God I’m able to work from…Read More
By Stacey Meadows, LCSW-C Anxiety. Just the word itself can be, well…anxiety producing! While it may be hard to define, we have all come to recognize the feeling of anxiety when we experience it — nervously prepping for a big interview, sweating in anticipation of a difficult conversation, pacing while…Read More
By Jennifer Rudo As a mother of two teenagers, I worry how smart phone addiction can impact their relationships and mental health. No matter the day, the week or the season, their phones are always front and center. When we open Chanukah gifts, they’re taking pictures of their presents and…Read More
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