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A Dangerous Addiction Among Youth, By Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust
Note: The following column will run this week in the Roslyn News and other Anton Media newspapers. Despite the economic woes brought on by the pandemic, one type of store is popping up in increasing numbers in neighborhoods all across Long Island: smoke shops, which...
Ask the Guidance Center Experts
In this new monthly column in Blank Slate Media’s The Island Now newspapers, 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,...
Helping Kids Cope with Traumatic News Events
Last week’s news of violence and rioting at the U.S. Capitol building has shaken us all, regardless of political affiliation. The uncertainty, worry and fear many of us are experiencing is also impacting our kids, and many parents are struggling with how they can help...
When being SAD Is More Than Just the Winter Blues
When do you feel like winter has begun? Do you or does your child experience what’s often referred to as the winter blues? How can you tell if it’s more serious depression? For many people, the period after the holiday season can be very difficult as we deal...
Hopes for the New Year, from the Staff at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center
They say that hindsight is 20/20 vision, but a look back at the past year conjures up a blur of mostly unpleasant images. From COVID-19 to economic insecurity to political divisions to natural disasters to social and racial unrest, 2020 has challenged all of us...
Celebrating Diverse Holidays: A Great Teaching Opportunity
The United States is known by many monikers, but among the most popular is the concept of our nation as a “melting pot,” a place where people of many ethnicities, races, cultures and religions make up the fabric of our society. It’s true that accepting,...
DONOR PROFILE: ROCHELLE LIPTON
Following is the donor profile from our August 2018 Guidelines newsletter, highlighting our devoted supporter and past board president Rochelle Lipton, who passed away earlier this month. Nearly four decades ago, Rochelle Lipton went to a presentation and book...
Toy Safety in the Pandemic Era
Tis the season of gift-giving, and though many things have changed because of the pandemic, kids are as excited as ever about receiving a bounty of toys! For parents whose children may have special needs, the good news is that there are many toys that are...