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Expert Tips for Transitioning Kids Back to School and Easing Anxiety by Mohab Hanna, MD-Board Certified in Child + Adolescent Psychiatry
Early in my career as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist , I made a huge mistake. I went on vacation the week before school started. No...


Kid-Friendly Therapeutic Activities for Outdoor Summer Fun by Maram Barakat, M.A.
Uncover the magic of outdoor summer fun with kid-friendly therapeutic activities like water play, nature walks, and gardening. Here are...


Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) by Shoshana Levie, LCSW
When someone always seems to have their home immaculately clean and organized or they are more particular about how tasks are completed,...


Tips for Healthier Traveling! By Stacy Geant Hughes
I literally just got off a plane from beautiful San Diego, where we spent five days working and playing. I love to travel, but no matter...


The Seriousness of Psychiatric Medications in Kids: A Conservative Approach by Mohab Hanna, MD-Board Certified in Child + Adolescent Psychiatry
You may be the parent of a child who is struggling with a mental health condition and is starting to think about the medication path. Or,...


The Struggles of Pregnancy and Postpartum: Understanding PMADs by Carrie Fogel, LCSW, PMH-C
Growing up, many of us were told we would easily become pregnant if we had sexual intercourse one time. Pregnancy would cause us to glow...


10 Minutes to Healthier Cells – and a Healthier You by Stacy Geant Hughes
My sister recently sent me a podcast that was mind-blowing. It’s our usual genre - health and wellness - and it focused on why keeping...


Is “Bad Therapy” for Kids and Teens A Legitimate Concern? What Parents Need to Know by Mohab Hanna, MD, Board Certified in Child + Adolescent Psychiatry
Journalist Abigail Shrier has recently hit a nerve with many parents with her new book, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up....


Attaining Effective Mental Health Goals: 4 Tips For Success by Elena Thomopoulos, PhD
Attaining Effective Mental Health Goals: 4 Tips For Success


Change Your Catchphrase: A Parenting Phrases Cheat Sheet by Lauren Bomberg, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Nurturing Connections with Positive Parenting Phrases


3 Easy Steps to Practice Mindfulness in Your Daily Life by Maram Barakat, M.A.
3 Easy Steps to Practice Mindfulness in Your Daily Life by Maram Barakat, M.A.


The Mindful Athlete by Stephen Neer, MS, LPC
At the Lukin Center for Psychotherapy's Department of Sports Performance, they provide individual counseling and sports performance workshop


Self-Care: 3 Reasons to Take Your Own Needs Seriously by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach
Self-Care: 3 Reasons to Take Your Own Needs Seriously by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach


Navigating Bergen County Motherhood: Insights from a North Jersey Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist by Mohab Hanna, MD
Many moms who we work with will say similar things regarding parenting. “I feel like we’re in a never-ending race and don’t know how to...


Lukin Center Offers the Benefits of a Larger Mental Health Practice
Lukin Center Offers the Benefits of A Larger Mental Health Practice


Parent’s Guide to Raising Adolescents by Jamie Scarnaty, LSW
Navigating adolescence as a parent can be full of challenges, questions, and confusion for both you and your child. Here is expert advice.


Navigating Marijuana Use: Expert Insights from Mohab Hanna, MD, Board Certified in Child + Adolescent Psychiatry
Having practiced psychiatry since 2002, I've witnessed a significant shift in how we, as clinicians and as a society, perceive and...


Bonded: A Parenting Guide to Strengthening Your Relationship With Your Child by Kelsey Allen-Dicker, LCSW
Bonded: A Parenting Guide to Strengthening Your Relationship With Your Child


The Growing Trend of Premarital Therapy for Stronger Marriages by Lisa Barrows, Psy.D.
Couples in love, facing clear blue sky horizons, are also entering the therapist’s office.


Finding Purpose and Resilience in Times of Uncertainty by Dr. Mohab Hanna, Board Certified in Child + Adolescent Psychiatry
Anxiety in Teens: Finding Purpose and Resilience in Times of Uncertainty by Dr. Mohab Hanna
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