Bad Habit? Tips to Break It! With the stress and monotony of quarantine, it was easy to form some bad habits. Maybe you haven’t been eating very healthily, or you can’t remember the last time you really exercised. Maybe it’s something else? If you are in a rut and want to make a change, here are some ... Click Here to Read More

Ongoing Virtual Support Groups In times like these, it can really help to talk to someone who understands. RWJ Barnabus Health Institute is offering support groups for parents and caregivers, teens, and children too. They are also offering support groups specifically for those of you who may be facing unique challenges as first responders, or those in ... Click Here to Read More

Time To Register for Preschool! Do you have a three or four-year-old child? If so, it’s time to register them for school!  Children that attend preschool learn important academic, social and emotional skills that are crucial to their success in elementary school.  Irvington offers a  free preschool education where your little one’s heart and mind will be ... Click Here to Read More

Fostering A Love of Reading: It’s Never Too Early To Start! Reading is the single most important skill underlying the academic success of children. It’s never too early to read to your child. Expose your infant, toddler or young child to a wealth of books and always make reading fun!  The Office of Early Childhood has created ... Click Here to Read More

Is My Child’s Development on Track  It never hurts to check!  If you have any concerns about your baby, toddler or young child’s development, it’s always a good idea to check things out.  Even if you don’t have concerns, it can still be a good idea to get a sense of whether your child’s development is where ... Click Here to Read More

Struggle With Virtual School? Strategies to Help [VIDEO]

Helping Your Child Through Grief & Loss When we lose someone we love, the pain can feel overwhelming. When we are wrapped up in our own grief, it can be hard to know how to help our children get through theirs.  There are some things that are important to know when supporting our children as they deal ... Click Here to Read More

Creating The Life You Want Through Positive Affirmations Do positive affirmations really work? In a word, yes- if you think they do. According to psychologist, Carmen Harra, “we are what we think”. We have the capacity to impact how we feel by what we think, and the way we feel about ourselves and our circumstances affects the ... Click Here to Read More