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4 Reasons Your Teen Doesn't Listen to You, and What to Do About It by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
You’ve been crystal clear, but your teen just isn’t buying it. How do you get through to them? There’s a difference between talking to...


Good Secrets vs. Bad Secrets: Teaching Kids How to Stay Safe by Maram Barakat, M.A.
As parents, caregivers, and trusted adults in children’s lives, it’s crucial to talk openly with them about the difference between good...


If the Shoe Fits: Four Ways to Handle Difficult Feedback by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
You’ve heard the phrase, “If the shoe fits, wear it.” At Hyde School, they add a twist: “If the shoe fits, wear it. If not, throw it...


Stop Being Your Kids’ ATM by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
“Dad, can you give me gas money?” “Mom, can I have money to buy new shoes?” “Mommy, can we buy some candy?” Give me, buy me, get me. ...


Breathing Made Fun: Helping Kids Relax, Focus, and Feel Calm by Maram Barakat, M.A.
In today's fast-paced world, children often experience stress and anxiety just like adults. Teaching them simple, engaging breathing...


How to Talk to Your Teen Without Annoying Them by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Honestly, it’s a crap shoot. I watch my words and tone of voice, and WHAM. How did something so innocent and well-intentioned go so...


10 Evidence-Based Strategies to Keep Youth Sports Healthy and Positive for Your Child by Adam Wright, Ph.D., LAC, CMPC
Sports can offer children lasting physical, emotional, and social benefits. However, youth sports must remain a positive,...


I Was the Queen of Threats... But Awful at Boundaries by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Wondering why your boundaries aren’t working? You may be confused about what a boundary actually is. It’s definitely not a threat. And...


When Parenting Feels Like One Big Mistake by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Many parents of teens and tweens struggle with a persistent feeling of failure. They pour their time, energy and love into raising their...


Who Gets to Narrate the Autistic Experience? by Elena Croy, Writer/Editor + National Down Syndrome Society DS Ambassador
One of the most intimidating parts of contributing to Bergen County Moms is the high bar I set for myself: to share the disability...


Experience is the Best Teacher: Preparing Kids for Life Beyond Academics by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
As parents, our primary job is to prepare our children for life. Yet, so much emphasis is placed on academic preparation for college,...


Shaping Tomorrow: Saddle River Day Launches Middle School National STEM Honors Society Chapter + OPEN HOUSE April 25th
The Merriam-Webster definition of the word “middle” is, variously, “being in the midst of something,” “something intermediate,” or “the...


Does Your Advice Really Help? Ask Yourself One Simple Question First by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
The idea of asking, "Does this really need to be said?" is a powerful tool for parents of teens navigating daily challenges. During...


The Homework Wars by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Homework. It is almost always on the list of concerns parents bring to me. It is a routine cause of frustration and helplessness for...


Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day 2025: Advocacy for Change and Awareness by Elena Croy, Writer/Editor + National Down Syndrome Society DS Ambassador
There is a special beauty in celebrating the Down syndrome community just as spring is surfacing here in northern New Jersey. Our bulbs...


Stop Arguing with Reality: Positive Strategies for Parenting Teens by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Byron Katie, creator of ‘The Work,’ wisely says, “When you argue with reality, you lose... 100% of the time.” This is especially true for...


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Saddle River Day School Breaks Ground on the New Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science and Entrepreneurship
Saddle River Day School proudly announces the groundbreaking of the Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science and Entrepreneurship, a 33,000...


The Art of Listening: Helping Your Teen by Saying Less by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Getting our kids to open up seems like an impossible goal. We're met with one-word answers, grunts, eye-rolling or outright annoyance....


Why Doesn’t Your Kid ‘Just Do It’? The Truth About Motivation and Change by Fern Weis, Parent Coach
Motivation to change doesn't happen in a straight line, and it isn't just about self-control. Change is difficult because the things that...
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