THIS WEEK’S WEBINAR Getting Kids Motivated for School September 17, 2014 Presented by Graham Hartke, Psy.D. As our schools continue to increase curriculum, testing, and workload standards, many kids and teens are struggling to stay motivated in school. These are students… Continue Reading
Hey, you, Moms. What do you do for fun? Yeah, that’s right. I’m asking you what you do that makes you feel alive and happy. Extra bonus points if you laugh and get to kiss Hugh Jackman in the process.… Continue Reading
So, um, that happened today. He’s in sixth grade and suddenly I’m not the coolest person in the world anymore. Weird.
A few weeks ago, Senator Stephen Sweeney visited the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) to meet a few of the kids and families who benefit from the organization’s resources and tireless efforts. His visit was… Continue Reading
THIS WEEK’S WEBINAR 10 Ways to Make a Great School Year August 13, 2014 Presented by Dr. Michael Osit Along with an extremely early Labor Day comes a rapidly approaching return to school for your children. Some of you might be… Continue Reading
Aww yes, it’s that time again, the s-word … school! With my sidekick (a.k.a The Husband) and armed with a 10-year-old Big Sister, our son Andrew had his arsenal for gearing off to kindergarten. Since his recent diagnosis of TS+… Continue Reading
You might have seen that Huffington Post article about 10 Ways to Give Your Kid a 1970’s summer. I first read this thanks to an email from Farmer Stacey — my buddy who has 5 (yes FIVE) boys who she home… Continue Reading
It was a monumental day for me. For the first time ever, I signed up my kids for day camp. That kind of activity used to be relegated to my sister only who has a steady gig working for the… Continue Reading
As I write this post, my nose is dripping in goo. My son is upstairs reading the fourth book of the Harry Potter series. My daughter is selling “cootie catchers” (these paper crafts that tell the future) on the corner… Continue Reading
THIS WEEK’S WEBINAR Treating OCD in Young Children May 21, 2014 Presented by Joelle McGovern, Ph.D. – University of Pennsylvania Treatment of very young children with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) requires much work within the family context, including direct treatment with… Continue Reading