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Advocating for Your Child’s Sensory Needs This Holiday Season by Elena Croy, Writer/Editor + National Down Syndrome Society DS Ambassador
We brought our kids to The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City for the first time this past weekend and it went better than I could...


Starting the Conversation: How to Talk to Your Teens About Vaping by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Talking to your teens about vaping can feel like a daunting task, but it’s an important conversation that can have a lasting impact on...


Ditch the Family Meeting! (and here’s what to do instead) by Fern Weis, Parent Coach
The family meeting gets a bad rap. We see it as something we do because there's a problem . With that reputation, it's no wonder that...


Walking On Eggshells: How to Address Issues You’re Afraid to Discuss with Your Teen by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers is a classic personal development book. Its message is timeless: fear is a natural and...


5 Things to Talk to Kids About Finance by Tracy Byrnes, CDFA
The next time your kids buy something using an electronic payment method, ask them if they have any idea where the actual dollars come...


Building Foundations: Julia Rosenfeld Brings Her Passion for Early Learning to Saddle River Day School + Fall Open House November 13th + November 15th
As parents, there are a few things we want our kids to get out of their first experiences at school. We want them to feel welcomed and we...


Down Syndrome Awareness: A Quest for Equity by Elena Croy, Writer/Editor + National Down Syndrome Society DS Ambassador
“The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know.” -Albert Einstein When I became pregnant, I was certain I would get by on...


Putting Down the Gloves: Finding Peace In Your Relationship With Your Teen by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
I want to remind you that your teen is really sweet and loving. And I can hear some of you thinking, “You’ve got to be kidding, Fern....


Helping Teens Find Their Own Solutions by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Do you find yourself fighting the urge to say to your teen, “Been there, done that. Let me show you how it’s done”? I do, too…...


The Grandest of Us All Are Learning Something New by Elena Croy Writer/Editor + National Down Syndrome Society DS Ambassador
An unassuming holiday sneaks onto our calendars each and every September: Grandparents’ Day. This holiday doesn’t receive the fanfare of...


Mom, I Lost My New Backpack Again by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
There's a lot to learn about parenting and families on TV- what to do and what not to do. This includes the commercials. A recent...


How Saddle River Day School Offers Insight into Navigating the Complex College Admissions Landscape + Fall Open House September 28th and October 24th
Over the past five years, the college admissions process has undergone enormous changes; submitting test scores was optional but now it...


You Don't Have to Answer Right Away by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
If you're making on-the-fly decisions with your kids, think about waiting. I know it's hard not to take action. You want to get it out...


Engage and Connect: Fun and Curious Questions to Ask Our Kids by Maram Barakat, M.A.
School can be challenging at times! Let's engage in creative and inquisitive conversations with our children to make them feel...


Training Your Teen Not to Need You by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
It's a fact. As your kids grow up, you must grow up, too! If you are the parent of teens, you can't treat them the way you did when...


Saddle River Day School Fall Open House September 28th and October 24th
VISIT SADDLE RIVER DAY SCHOOL Open House Grades PreK 3- Grade 12 Saturday, September 28th at 10am Thursday, October 24th at 6pm CLICK...


Embracing the Shadow: Navigating External Influences in Parenting Teens by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
On an early morning walk, I saw my shadow stretching and shifting on the pavement. As the sun rose higher in the sky, the shape and size...


The Children Are Watching: How Parents Shape Children's Values by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
“Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” (Robert Fulghum, All I Really Need to Know I...


New Horizons: Two Cousins Rediscover a Love of Learning at Saddle River Day School + Fall Open House Sept 28th and Oct 24th
When cousins Ganeev ’26 and Arjan ’26 Sacher were kids in the same elementary school, they recall being assigned a buddy each time they...


The Learning Environments We Cultivate by Elena Croy, Writer/Editor + National Down Syndrome Society DS Ambassador
Many of us have begun preparing our children and our homes for one of the biggest transitions of the year. College students are heading...
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