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Is My Child Just Easily Distracted, or Could it Be ADHD? By Dr. Mohab Hanna
Our children’s ability to focus is being continuously compromised. There’s constant access to technology - cell phones, video games,...


Will You Have Hallmark Holidays… or Something Else? By Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
As the song says, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." Or is it? Are the holidays like a Hallmark card in your home? Or do you...


Fear No Longer Rules My Life by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
It wasn’t until after my child crashed and burned that I realized how fearful I was. Just about everything was cause for worry. Mind you,...


Addressing Anxiety in Kids and Teens: Tips for Parents by Dr. Mohab Hanna
Kids and teens are increasingly anxious as they navigate growing up. In our practice, we have seen the needs continue to rise, especially...


4 Words That Changed My Life by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
I’d been teaching for seven years. Seven long, unfulfilling years, burned out and so ready to be anywhere else. My teaching career began...


Spotlight on Excellence: Dr. Robinson Brings College-Level Research to Saddle River Day Students
Science Department Chair, Dr. Vanessa Robinson exemplifies a philosophy of education that focuses on empowerment and self-sufficiency....


Parenting Tip: For High Self-Esteem, Praise the Effort, Not the Child by Fern Weis, Parent Coach
Do you know that praising your child can backfire? You're probably trying to boost her self-esteem, and make her feel better about...


5 Reasons to Ask Your Teen's Opinion by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Scene: Family is in the kitchen. Parents announce where they will all go for dinner. Teen daughter stomps off, goes to her room and slams...


Love Moves Mountains by Elena Croy
I don’t know how you do it . I’ve never met a parent raising a disabled child who has not been told this at least once. For many of us,...


When Your Good Intentions Are Bad for Your Child by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Our good intentions are often fear masquerading as love. Fear causes us to get involved in things that aren’t really our responsibility,...


Should I Have My Child Evaluated for Autism? By Sheena Lee, DMSc, PA-C
A parent who suspects their child might have autism often finds themselves on an emotional and uncertain journey. You may have observed...


Join Immaculate Heart Academy for Their Fall OPEN HOUSE October 15th + 19th
2023 Fall Open House Will you be a member of IHA’s Class of 2028? If you are a young woman searching for a school known for its academic...


Transform Your Parenting With Group Coaching: The Moms' Circle With Fern Weis Starts October 24th
The Moms' Circle, for Moms of Teens Tried parenting books and blogs? They can only take you so far. That's why I've created the Moms'...


Understanding the Stages of Grief and Embracing Individual Journeys by Heidi Sommers, LSW
Grief is a complex and multifaceted emotional response to loss that individuals experience across all life stages. It encompasses a range...


Building the Foundation of Learning Through Design Thinking at Saddle River Day School + Open House
Every big idea starts with a question. A “why” or a “how” or an “I wonder…” that leads the questioner through a process of brainstorming,...


Threats or Boundaries? (“I Set Boundaries and My Kids Ignore Them!”) by Fern Weis, Parent Coach
There’s a lot of confusion about what a boundary is and isn’t. It definitely is not a threat. I was the queen of threats, of ‘if this,...


Challenging Minds for a Changing World
Discover all that Dwight-Englewood School has to offer at one of our upcoming admissions events! We are currently scheduling in-person...


NEW in September for Moms of Teens Hosted by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Hey, moms. September is bringing new programs, events and opportunities for you to up your parenting game. And it's all taking place...


A Switch to Saddle River Day School Made All the Difference for Two Upper School Students
Aanika Patel and Gus Kraft both entered Saddle River Day School at the beginning of their junior year. For most of us, change isn’t...


How to Become a Master Parent in Just 40 Years by Fern Weis, Parent Coach + Family Recovery Coach
If you're lucky, it might take only 40 years to master this parenting thing. My kids are 29 and 33 and we still have our moments. Master...
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