BERGEN COUNTY MOMS

Normal is a setting on the washing machine, and even that’s open to interpretation. I don’t believe there is such a thing as ‘normal’ and...

Some folks say that routines and predictability are boring. That may be true, but boring can be a good thing. In today’s article, we’re...

Anxiety in Teens: Finding Purpose and Resilience in Times of Uncertainty by Dr. Mohab Hanna

I am a recovering parent. I had a dream, an ideal image of my children's bright future. Needless to say, things didn’t always turn out...

There was a time when I was ruled by my fears and good intentions, and they didn't serve me or my children well. I am a recovering...

In New Jersey about 68% of high school graduates go straight to college. According to The State of Higher Education 2022 Report, the...

What are you (and every other parent) addicted to? Your child, of course, and the dreams you have before you even hold that baby in your...

Our children’s ability to focus is being continuously compromised.  There’s constant access to technology - cell phones, video games,...

As the song says, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." Or is it? Are the holidays like a Hallmark card in your home? Or do you...

In my world, a curious question is designed to help your teens think for themselves and learn to problem-solve. A curious question is...

It wasn’t until after my child crashed and burned that I realized how fearful I was. Just about everything was cause for worry. Mind you,...

Kids and teens are increasingly anxious as they navigate growing up. In our practice, we have seen the needs continue to rise, especially...

I’d been teaching for seven years. Seven long, unfulfilling years, burned out and so ready to be anywhere else. My teaching career began...

Science Department Chair, Dr. Vanessa Robinson exemplifies a philosophy of education that focuses on empowerment and self-sufficiency....

Do you know that praising your child can backfire? You're probably trying to boost her self-esteem, and make her feel better about...

Scene: Family is in the kitchen. Parents announce where they will all go for dinner. Teen daughter stomps off, goes to her room and slams...

I don’t know how you do it. I’ve never met a parent raising a disabled child who has not been told this at least once. For many of us, we...

Our good intentions are often fear masquerading as love. Fear causes us to get involved in things that aren’t really our responsibility,...

A parent who suspects their child might have autism often finds themselves on an emotional and uncertain journey. You may have observed...

2023 Fall Open House Will you be a member of IHA’s Class of 2028? If you are a young woman searching for a school known for its academic...