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School Bus Safety Tips
Here’s a great article on school bus safety, courtesy of safekids.org. Riding the school bus for the first time is a big step for your child. Help your kids get a gold star in school bus safety by following these tips. The Hard Facts about School Bus Safety School...
Ask the Guidance Center Experts
Kindergarten Preparation, Published in Blank Slate Media, August 15, 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...
Volunteer at our Children’s Center at Family Court!
Earlier this summer, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center was excited to announce that our Children’s Center at Nassau County Family Court had reopened after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. During that time, almost all court business was conducted...
Guidance Center’s Innovative Program for Latina Teens
By Erika Perez-Tobon, Published in Anton Media Newspapers One of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s signature programs is the Latina Girls Project, which was created in response to the alarming rates of depression, school refusal, self-harm, suicidal...
Self-Care Strategies for Happier, Healthier Kids
By Colleen Stewart, Guest Blogger A child's success throughout life can depend on the level of emotional support from parents and caregivers. These suggestions promote positive self-care behaviors that last a lifetime. Foster Open Communication A weekly family meeting...
Supporting the Mental Health of BIPOC Youth
By Alex Levitt As Reported in Insight into Diversity, “This July marks the 14th annual observance of BIPOC Mental Health Month, previously known as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The observance comes at a critical time as concerns regarding...
Guidance Center Names New Board Member, July 6, 2022, Blank Slate Media
North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, the preeminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, is pleased to announce that Michael Schnepper has joined its board of directors. Schnepper, a Partner in Rivkin Radler’s Commercial...
Helping LGBTQ+ Youth: The Guidance Center’s Approach
Interview with Marisa Padgett, LCSW, conducted by Alex Levitt “These kids are trying to live a life that is authentic to what is going on inside of them, and when loved ones reject them, that is detrimental to the kid's mental health and self-esteem.” In what ways...
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