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Staff’s Wishes for the New Year
As we welcome 2023, we are grateful for the dedicated employees who make North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center such a valuable resource to our community. We are also thankful for all of you who support our work!Each year, we ask our staff members what their...
Letter to the Editor
Newsday, January 4, 2023 Thank you for highlighting the crisis in access to mental health services among our youth as rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thinking are at all-time highs in your cover story of December 27, 2022. While the pandemic has exacerbated...
How to Keep Your Teen Safe on New Year’s Eve
By Dr. Nellie-Taylor Walthrust, this story was published in Anton Media. Many parents worry throughout the year about their teens’ exposure to alcohol and drugs, but the concern is magnified when talk of New Year’s Eve parties enters the conversation. While you don’t...
Talking About Weight with Your Kids
By Dr. Sue Cohen, November 23, 2022 The holidays are here, and it’s not uncommon for people of all ages, including children, to pack on extra pounds. The sugary treats and heavy meals are abundant, and many kids tend to be less active during the colder weather....
Is a Pet Good for my Child’s Mental Health
Ask the Guidance Center Experts, December 6, 2022 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...
Kids Like Elaina Thank You for Your Generosity!
At North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, our promise is to see children from birth through age 24. In the last year, we have served an increasing number of young children who have experienced enormous trauma due to the pandemic. Thankfully, we have a...
A Day (and Season) of Giving!
Congratulations! You’ve survived the whirlwind of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Phew! First, take some time to enjoy the outdoors with your family, maybe jumping in some piles of leaves with your little one! But after that, remember that...
Some Thoughts on Gratitude
November is National Gratitude Month, and we asked our staff members to tell us what they are grateful for. North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is grateful for all of you who support our work during this holiday season and throughout the year. Your...
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