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Empowering Young Minds with Sesame Workshop
The Children’s Center at Nassau County Family Court is a welcomed place of respite for children and families who have business in family court. Far from a simple daycare service, the Children’s Center provides early-learning, social connection, and emotional...
Navigating The Sesame Workshop in The Children’s Center
By Guest Blogger Chloe Cohen The Children’s Center, a program of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center located within the Nassau County Family Court, provides care and early learning for children (infants to 12 years old) while their parents or guardians...
Helping Your Child Through Unemployment
By Kathy Rivera Transitioning from school to the job hunt is a daunting yet pivotal phase in the life of every young adult. As your child embarks upon this important journey, they may feel a mixture of excitement, fear, and worry, and not without reason. Job seekers...
Keeping Kids Out of the Courtroom
By Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust Family court proceedings can have a profound and lasting impact on children, often resulting in emotional and psychological trauma. The adversarial nature of family court, where parents may be pitted against each other in legal battles,...
Mental well-being during pregnancy- 9 Tips for First-Time Moms
By Guest Blogger Michelle Quill, Photo by Wes Hicks on Unsplash The importance of mental well-being during pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of immense physical and emotional changes for women. As the body prepares to bring new life into the world, it is crucial to...
Resilience in Adolescence: Equipping Teen Girls for Today’s Unique Challenges
By Guest Blogger Dr. Hannah Yang The teen years are not devoid of any challenges, but the barriers that modern adolescent girls face are very different from the ones faced by previous generations. The rapid advancement of technology and social media expansion,...
Unwrapping the Post-Holiday Blues in Moms
While the holidays are synonymous with joy, togetherness, and celebration, the period that follows can prove to be anything but. As the boxes of decorations are moved back into the attic, it’s not uncommon for complex emotions to take over. The phenomenon known as...
Ask the Guidance Center Experts: Managing Your Child’s New Year’s Resolutions
In this monthly column, therapists from North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center answer your questions on issues related to parenting, mental health and children’s well-being. To submit a question, email communications@northshorechildguidance.org. Question: With...