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Understanding School Refusal

By Juliette Owens, MHC, Originally published in Anton Media As summer winds down, families face the challenge of reorienting children back into school routines. For many, this period involves the usual protests and complaints, as children resist returning to their structured schedules and time away from home. However, some families face a more...

Younger students are developmentally behind, educators say, and they’re blaming the pandemic

By Craig Schneider, Published in Newsday, August 20, 2024 Roosevelt kindergarten teacher Margarita Acevedo said she'll be starting the new school year with excitement, anticipation — and concern. The teacher said that since children returned from the pandemic in fall...

Mental health among nation’s teens takes upward turn, but challenges remain, study says

By Bart Jones, Published in Newsday, August 11, 2024 The mental health of teenagers improved somewhat as the COVID-19 pandemic eased, a new federal study says, though experts on Long Island said it remains a major problem, fueled in part by addiction to cellphones and...

The Guidance Center Opens Lactation Room Supporting New Mothers

Westbury, NY, July 22, 2024 — North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center has opened a lactation room at the Leeds Place— Serving Young People in Westbury to support the needs of breastfeeding mothers. The Leeds Place is home to a variety of services offered...

Kathy Rivera: Long Island Business News Most Dynamic Women Leaders

Kathy Rivera serves as executive director and CEO for North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, a children’s mental health organization that focuses on bringing hope and healing to young people struggling with a wide range of emotional challenges. Rivera, who...

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...

Morning Movies with the Guidance Center

“Morning Movies with the Guidance Center,” North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s annual family-friendly fundraiser, brought the community together for an enjoyable morning of popcorn, bagels, drinks, and a choice of three movies: Barbie, Kung Fu...

Reproductive rights and equality for all

LI Herald, By Reine Bethany The Freeport Memorial Library hosted a detailed, lively panel discussion last Friday, connecting women’s reproductive rights to the New York State Equal Rights Amendment. The program was organized by the League of Women Voters...

The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation Gives $10,000 Grant to Guidance Center

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, Long Island’s leading not-for-profit children’s mental health center, is honored to announce that The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation has donated $10,000 towards supporting the Children’s Center at Nassau County...

International Day of Education at the Guidance Center

January 24, 2024, Manhasset - To celebrate International Day of Education, MTO Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism rallied the community to donate art and early learning supplies for the children of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. Dozens of...

Making a Splash at The Guidance Center

Published in Blank Slate Media on January 24th, 2024 The walls of North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center look a lot brighter thanks to the wonderful murals donated by Splashes of Hope. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to transforming environments...

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