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Moving Into Bergen County, NJ
The current global climate due to COVID-19 has made moving into new areas more challenging. If you are moving into the Bergen County...


Re-Entering the World Post Quarantine by Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D.
As various phases of “reopening” are reached, I know many people are confused, ambivalent, and overwhelmed by the prospect of things...


Unplugged: A New Approach to Limiting Screen Time by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
We use so much energy wondering how to limit screen time. Do we model it more? Pick an amount of time that’s acceptable to us, and...


Resources for Teens + Parents this Summer by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
It's been an epic three months: COVID-19, homeschooling, and Black Lives Matter, not to mention carrying on with our lives. School is...


How To Manage Family, Friends and Politics this Summer by Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D.
Family and friends are learning how to safely social distance themselves in order to spend the summer together. We are looking forward...


"Do As I Say, Not As I Do" By Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Do as I say, not as I do. Now there's a mixed message. As a child, I heard this phrase a number of times from my parents. At the time I...


Father's Day "King of the Grill" What's Your Meat Giveaway
* GIVEAWAY * Father's Day "King of the Grill" What's Your Meat Giveaway Free Next Day Home Delivery Northern NJ Premium Beef, Poultry +...


7 Reasons Not To Fight With Your Teen by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
When was the last time you had a fight with your teen? How did it turn out? Was it worth it? It doesn’t have to be a knock-down, drag...


Need for Face Masks Connects Immaculate Heart Academy Sisters
While the COVID-19 health crisis has brought concern and suffering to many, some unexpected, heartwarming stories have also surfaced. One...


The Best Way to Pay a Compliment by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
“Of course you’re good-looking.” “You’re the best friend ever.” “Who wouldn’t want you on their team?” Is there a parent out there...


9 Tips for Guiding Children into Technology and Social Media by Fern Weis, Parent Coach
Let's face it, kids have been on screens since March. It’s never too late to establish guidelines around technology, but the earlier you...


Mother's Day Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Deirdre Mastrangelo! We know she's NOT cooking on Mother's Day! Deirdre will enjoy Extra Jumbo Brazilian Lobster...


10 Tips to Manage Working From Home with Kids by Dr. Elissa Gross
It's official. Kids are not going back to school to finish this school year in New Jersey. Many people are feeling isolated,...


Best Practices for Remote Learning by Laura Hollis, Director of Technology, Saddle River Day School
Online education and distance learning is our new normal. Schools are taking advantage of remote learning technology and tele-education...


Choosing Self-Compassion by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Choosing self-compassion can change your life. It can be the difference between surviving and thriving, and between isolation and...


Preventing Mom Burnout: Safe Place to Speak (Tip 8) by Dr. Andrea Tesher
I carry many roles…daughter, wife, friend, therapist. But the most rewarding and greatest role is that of mother. However, being a mom is...


Mother's Day Dinner Giveaway from What's Your Meat
Mother's Day Surf + Turf Dinner | What's Your Meat Giveaway Next Day Free Home Delivery Northern NJ Premium Meats, Poultry + Fish We...


Live In the Present and the Future Will Take Care of Itself by Fern Weis, Parent Coach
When you are anxious or fearful, you are living in the future. Worry is all about not being able to control how things will turn out. ...


A Recipe for Resilience by Paula Yanes-Lukin, Ph.D.
When I received the confirmation that my patients on the psychiatric unit would not be returning due to the COVID-19 virus, the prospect...


Who Knew Cleaning Toilets Could Boost Self-Esteem by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
I once asked a mom about what her 13-year old son did to help around the house. “Oh, nothing,” she replied. “All I ask is that he do...
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