6 Tips for Coping With Parental Anxiety by Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D.
From the moment you become a parent, you may start battling with newfound anxiety. While some level of anxiety as a parent is normal and...
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Four Formulas: Parenting Frameworks by Lauren Bomberg, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
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...
Intuitive Eating: 4 Types of Hunger + How to Honor Them During Back-to-School by Gabrielle Ferrara
The good news: we are born as intuitive eaters. Have you ever had a meal with a toddler where they take two bites and then decide they...
5 Signs You’re Having an Identity Crisis by Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D.
The person you think you are and the way you act around others don’t always mesh. Certain life events, such as trauma or loss, or a new...
5 Emotional Needs Every Couple Needs To Know by Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D.
Every relationship is different. But there are some fundamental emotional needs that all humans share in common, needs that must be met...
The Benefits of Quality Art Education by Sasha Robinson
Why more and more parents are investing in art education for their children. Compared to European countries, the number of students...
5 Social, Emotional, + Cognitive Benefits of Getting Kids Cooking in the Kitchen by Meghan Seradsky
In the hustle and bustle of a busy summer schedule, cooking can often be relegated to nothing more than a means to an end. Parents and...
5 Tips to Help Children Develop Boundaries with Social Media by Jessyka Venchkoski, LCSW
Since 2012, social media has significantly influenced our means of connecting with others, passing time, learning, and expressing our...
What Benefits Do Pets Provide for Mental Health? By Corrine Barbara, LPC
“Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much larger and better in every way.” – John Muir Within the...
Summer Hydration Alert by Stacey Antine, MS, RDN
Summer is an exciting time to play outside and be active all day long. The high heat of the day and lots of play time can lead to...
WFH Burnout and Zoom Fatigue: How to Survive as a Remote Worker by Dr. Konstantin Lukin
When you first started working from home, you may have found it freeing and fun. Remote work can give you a chance to create a better...
"Life Transitions" Support Group for Young Adults Hosted by Lukin Center Starts July 7th (new date)
Life transitions are never easy. Going to college, graduating college, entering the workforce, moving out of our parents' house,...
What's Happening at the Ridgewood YMCA This Summer!
WELLNESS Bootcamp - Free Demo Class: Join trainers Travis Sample and Asher Williams for a hard core workout at our Outdoor AIRE Fitness...
Even Better Than a “Good Job”? By Lauren Bomberg, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Nice work! Good girl! Excellent job! This is verbal praise—a warm expression of approval or kind acknowledgment of admiration. While it...
Let’s Talk Exercise by Stephen Neer, MS, LPC
We all know exercise is important for our physical well-being. The physiological adaptations that occur when we regularly engage in an...
Lukin Center Provides Local Communities with Education + Services Regarding Mental Health
Lukin Center offers outreach to local communities to help provide education and services regarding mental health. Through their outreach...
A Look At Postpartum Depression by Andrea Tesher, PsyD
Having a baby is a significant life event that comes with a range of emotions. For many women, bringing home a new baby is a time of joy,...
Teen Emotion Regulation Group Hosted by Lukin Center in Ridgewood Starts May 4th
A huge part of being a teenager involves understanding and learning how to regulate intense emotions and feelings. It really makes the...
Developing Healthy Habits to Reduce Anxiety by Lukin Center
April is Stress Awareness Month, and as we all know, stress can take a serious toll on our mental health, which is why it's extremely...
How To Use Guided Imagery For Increasing Focus During Distracting Days by Dr. Elizabeth Palumbo
A client recently spoke with me about how she had a three hour break in the middle of her day, however, she was still somehow late to her...