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

Nutrition & Exercise: Natural ways to Improve Your Mood! Everyone knows it’s important to eat right and exercise, but let’s face it, months of dealing with a pandemic can put a damper on your motivation.  It’s tough to feel inspired to cook a healthy meal when food shopping feels like an ordeal. It’s hard to want to ... Click Here to Read More

Bouncing Back- Your Path to Resilience We have spent much of 2020 just trying to get ourselves and our children through a most challenging year. Hopefully, in spite of it all, we have done our best to stay well both emotionally and physically. With a new year comes a light at the end of the “pandemic tunnel”, ... Click Here to Read More

My Kid Isn’t into Virtual School! What Can I Do? If you’re struggling to keep your child interested in virtual school, you’re not alone! Many parents are having difficulty keeping their children engaged. It’s understandable if your kids are feeling “over’” virtual school and miss their classrooms, friends and the normalcy of so many months ago.  It’s ... Click Here to Read More