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BALM For a Sad and Hurting Heart by Fern Weis
Imagine. A high school student’s grades are slipping. She’s never been a really social kid, and seems to be a little quieter and more...
M&M's and Seconds by Noreen Heffernan
I am just getting over the stomach bug. I got it January 1st. What happened to my big goals for 17? Happy New Year to me?! What a funny...
The Sounds of Our Lives by Noreen Heffernan
We lay in bed. Both spent from the day. Arms draped over our heads. And someone says it. Someone dares to say it out loud. It echoes...
Reinventing the Strong Mom by Noreen Heffernan
"Here's to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. " -Unknown. How does this image make you feel? If you are...
When in Doubt, DO Act on Suspicion of Drug Use by Fern Weis
"When in doubt, don't." The version that I heard from my parents was, "If you'd be embarrassed to tell me about it, then don't do it." ...
Bleeding Heart by Noreen Heffernan
How do you raise an introvert in a world that prides extroverts? How do you teach someone to take the first step, make the first move,...
10 Study Skills to Learn More, Retain More and Get Better Grades by Fern Weis
Most children have to learn how to study, and some need to learn how to learn. If the material is difficult or boring, if they have...
Adoptive Parents Committee Welcomes Guest Speaker Guest Speaker: Steven Tobias, Psy. D. - “Nature v
Saturday, November 5, 2016 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: The Kinnelon Library 132 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon, NJ *FREE Event Dr. Steven Tobias...
4 Criteria for a Good Teen Therapist by Fern Weis
“Finding a good therapist is extremely hard. Finding a good teen therapist can be even more challenging.” So begins the article from my...
School Birthday Party Ideas By Stacey Antine
Celebrating your child’s birthday with her classmates is very special and fun! When I was growing up my “mom’s cupcakes” were the...
Seeking Order by Noreen Heffernan
Whenever I see a mom and I say “Happy Back to School,” they smile so big and bright that I have to look away. It is so painfully bright....
Watch Out for Devious Dogs (And Other Back-to-School Tips) by Fern Weis
I really couldn’t resist. This began as a share of a cute animal picture, and then the real, useful information just kept coming. So...
When Going through the Motions Is a Good Thing by Fern Weis
When you hear the expression ‘going through the motions’, what comes to mind? Making a mediocre effort, yessing someone, lack of buy-in,...
The Zone by Noreen Heffernan
Isn’t it strange how some things stick with you? I feel as if it is always random; random things people say to you….they may think it is...
Lean In by Noreen Heffernan
I don’t know if you got a chance to listen to Moms on Moms last week on blab, but it was something very special and I was so happy to be...
TIP: Leaders Give Credit to Others by Fern Weis
Do you want your kids to be able to make friends, influence people and be seen as a leader? One of the qualities of a respected friend,...
"Best of What's Around" by Noreen Heffernan
I decided that if you have a toddler that you have to follow around, that can’t do stairs yet, and likes to go in drawers and pull out...
What I Hope by Noreen Heffernan
You can look at someone and never know what they are thinking or what they may be going through. I don’t think you can ever truly know...
Nursery Rhymes and Cheese Sticks by Noreen Heffernan
Recently, I traveled to Houston Texas to watch my college alma mater win the national championship basketball game. It was such a spur...
Staying Positive with Teens – Turn a ‘Don’t’ Into a ‘Do’ by Fern Weis
A positive attitude (or even a less negative attitude) has the potential to change lives. This came through loud and clear while reading...
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