BERGEN COUNTY MOMS

Understanding someone's feelings doesn't mean you agree with them.   Do you know you can disagree AND be empathetic at the same time?...

In today’s competitive college landscape, standing out is about more than grades and test scores—it’s about demonstrating passion,...

Parenting a teen can be one of the most rewarding experiences—and one of the most isolating. On the outside, you may look like you’re...

Discover All That Dwight-Englewood School Has to Offer Our admissions season has begun! 🎉 Join us for an open house, tour our 45+ acre...

Back to school is in full swing this Fall. For your family, that might mean more big feelings, challenging behaviors, and “not now’s.” It...

“When you behave better, I feel better.” Take an honest look. How often do you find yourself living by this unspoken motivation? It’s a...

When your child struggles with big emotions, challenging behaviors, or difficult life experiences, finding the right support can feel...

Letting go feels like giving up. But is it really? I’ll give it to you straight :  Letting go isn’t giving up. It’s accepting that you...

Over the past five years, the college admissions process has undergone enormous changes; submitting test scores was optional but now it...

" Take my phone. I don't care." When your teen stops responding to consequences, it's not defiance - it's probably despair. When they...

“I tried that before, and it didn’t work.” Sound familiar? Many parents tell me they’re always searching for something new—a magic...

"Our kids are born with all the feelings and none of the skills." When I first heard that phrase, it felt right and true. From their...

Hope in her stroller at the USS Arizona Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii. I laugh a little when we pull off a major vacation, and staff or...

We all want to feel seen: understood, valued, and accepted for who we are. But sometimes, when we’re reacting to our kids in ways we...

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...

As parents, caregivers, and trusted adults in children’s lives, it’s crucial to talk openly with them about the difference between good...

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...

“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. ...

In today's fast-paced world, children often experience stress and anxiety just like adults. Teaching them simple, engaging breathing...

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...