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By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. On February 19, 2016 I posted a blog titled, “Skills for Success” that dealt with executive function skills. Since I wrote that blog, two new pieces have come to my attention that I think are worth sharing. The first is a webinar by Understood.org entitled “Executive Function Understood: Science,…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED This year’s primary campaigns and candidate debates have dominated headlines and news cycles. Because of social media and the relevance of the issues being raised, many young people are more engaged in the process than ever. Parents have a hard enough time talking about sex, drugs and drinking with their teens,…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. Each year, nearly 1,000 children ages 14 and younger drown. Those most at risk are children ages 4 and younger. Young children can drown in only an inch of water – therefore ponds, fountains, streams, creeks, storm drains, and buckets are all potential hazards. Here are some water safety tips…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED They’re too young to work, but too old for many of the local library programs. They think they’re too grown up for day camp, but you feel they’re definitely not grown up enough to be left alone all day. Let’s face it, they’re “tweeners,” and finding the right balance between freedom…
By Maxine Roeper Cohen, M.S. I heard a very interesting news story on the car radio while I was driving to work the other day. A teenage girl in Westchester County had dropped and broken her smart phone. Instead of replacing it with another smart phone, she made the decision to buy a bright pink…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED With people of all ages looking for employment, high school teens may discover that finding a job this summer is, itself, a full-time job. While work opportunities may be scarce, there are always some summer jobs that are ideally suited for teenagers and young adults: park and recreation workers, camp counselors,…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED She looks like Mia Hamm striking soccer balls past the goalie. He plays violin so skillfully, it’s not hard to imagine his name in lights at Carnegie Hall. With her size, determination and powerful backstroke, she’s a surefire future Olympian. Are these child prodigies or pretenders? What’s a parent’s role in…
By Maxine Roeper Cohen, M.S. Parents have the ability to create a positive home environment for their children. We live in busy, stressful times and it might be a good idea to think about the type of home atmosphere you wish to have that will be optimal for your family’s health and well-being. Are you…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED The holidays are not always happy times for families. For some adults and kids, the holidays may evoke feelings of loss, magnify conflict, or increase stress. In fact, many people experience “holiday blues” that can include anxiety, moodiness, fatigue, disaffection, and post-holiday disappointment. For pre-teens, the holiday blues may translate into…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. When televisions were first invented they were expensive which meant that if a family could afford one, they could only afford 1! They were also quite large and usually kept in the living room where the whole family would gather around to watch family friendly shows. Fast forward to today…