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For pre-teens, especially those entering middle school, the first weeks of September can be demanding. Back to school brings a fresh start for academic success — a chance for your child to make significant headway towards good grades. It also means reconnecting with friends they haven’t seen for two months and navigating the squalls of…
Navigating the stressors of school can be tricky. Here are some parenting tips to help smooth this transition. Look for clues: Think about what may have been challenging for your children last year. Did they have difficulty forming friendships, focusing on a math assignment, or participating in class? Was there any bullying? Look back for…
The time has arrived when your little one is ready to head to kindergarten – congratulations! While this is a day you may have been looking forward to, part of you might also have been dreading it. It is understandable to have mixed emotions as you send your child off to school for the first…
Anxiety affects our mental health. We all feel anxious at times, no matter what age we are. There are a number of things that can cause children to be anxious, such as having a difficult time in school or forming friendships. As a parent, you can help by asking your child how they feel, and…
The last year of high school is an exciting, yet frantic, time. Many students labor over completing college applications and then anxiously wait for acceptances. Other students are most eager, yet petrified, to enter the world of work, armed with their high school diplomas. This is a pivotal moment in teenagers’ lives! In planning for…
July is the perfect time to encourage children to go outside and take breaks from screens. However, some parents continue to struggle with controlling screen use during the summer and with the return to school this fall. During the COVID 19 pandemic, research shows that children’s use of screens skyrocketed as parents lost childcare help…
By Cara Weiner Sultan, MSW There is a new buzzword in education these days, Social Emotional Learning (SEL). When children enter school, most parents think about the academic subjects they will learn, such as reading and math. Academic proficiency is certainly valuable and necessary. However, the latest research shows that the social and interpersonal skills…
By Dinah Torres Castro So much has happened since school started again in September, 2020. We are adapting to the changes in our lives. While many parents of school-age children are able to cope with in-person learning (in school), remote learning ,or even hybrid learning; there is a group of unique “parents” who have been…
Dear Friends, If you have attended a parenting workshop, a nutrition education program, or received assistance in managing your diabetes, you know that the Family Health and Wellness Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County serves the changing needs of families residing in our county. Our programs provide information on diabetes education, nutrition, developing…
By Cara Weiner Sultan, MSW As your children move to middle and high school, their backpacks no longer contain markers, crayons, and scissors. Instead, school supplies become an interesting assortment of computers, phones, chargers, and other electronic devices. Did you know that the electronic-looking contents of your child’s backpack may actually be masking an e-cigarette…