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It’s time to be quiet

It’s time to be quiet

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 Blog
Here’s one thing that you probably weren’t anticipating to hear from me today. It’s time to be quiet. An important part of communicating with your teen that is often overlooked ... Read more
If only conversations with our parents went like this…

If only conversations with our parents went like this…

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Blog
When I think back to conversations I had with my parents, I sometimes cringe… And then guess what happens in the next moment? I catch myself saying the exact same ... Read more
How to fill your teen’s trust bucket before “the talk”

How to fill your teen’s trust bucket before “the talk”

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 Blog
We’ve all had moments walking away from a conversation with our teen thinking “that went nowhere….” But when it comes to the important conversations about critical topics like safety, drugs, alcohol ... Read more
We need to talk…with our teens.

We need to talk…with our teens.

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Blog
October is Let’s Talk Month, a national and statewide initiative that supports partnerships between families and organizations that serve them to foster open and honest parent-teen conversations. Research shows that ... Read more
Strengthening Parent-Teen Connections in Northern NJ

Strengthening Parent-Teen Connections in Northern NJ

May 13, 2020May 14, 2020 Blog
Parent engagement and education is hard work, but it is so very crucial. At the Child and Adolescent Health Program (CAHP) in Northern New Jersey, they strive in all their ... Read more
How to Help Teens Cope with the Stress of Isolation

How to Help Teens Cope with the Stress of Isolation

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Blog
A common theme among teens (not dealing with a crisis) is the intense levels of stress in their daily lives. It may be surprising to think that teens often experience ... Read more
How can I get my teen to talk?

How can I get my teen to talk?

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Blog
You planned and prepared for having a baby, the newborn years and toddlerhood—wouldn’t you give just 4.5 hours to equip yourself for the ups and downs of the teen years?  ... Read more
Your Answer to THE Perfect Gift for 2020

Your Answer to THE Perfect Gift for 2020

December 25, 2019December 27, 2019 Blog
The holidays offer a special opportunity to spend time together as a family; kids are home for winter break and many offices are closed. Before they run off to spend ... Read more
Vaping: Proven Strategies to Protect Your Teen

Vaping: Proven Strategies to Protect Your Teen

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Blog
Vaping was originally thought to be the safe alternative to smoking cigarettes, but boy was that wrong. The seven confirmed deaths connected to vaping in the last few months, on ... Read more
Preparing Your Teen for the School Year – How to have “the talk”

Preparing Your Teen for the School Year – How to have “the talk”

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 Blog
Summer is winding down and your teen or tween will soon be stepping into another school year of new experiences, personal and academic growth, new friends, new classes—and a whole ... Read more

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