Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 9/12/2023
A new school year is full of anticipation and possibilities. It also comes with uncertainty and various emotions as children and families enter the new year. Ups and downs are a natural part of day-to-day life. People who are resilient use strategies to cope with constant changes and rebound quicker...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 9/7/2023
Sheri is a New York State Credentialed Trainer, awarded by the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Sheri specializes in the healthy development of children and families. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies: Birth- Age 5. She is currently enrolled in...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 8/15/2023
What is it? ADHD or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is identified by behavioral problems and cognitive impairments. An individual exhibiting impulsivity and inattentiveness, most commonly observed in children, are most susceptible to being diagnosed with this chronic disorder. Other characteristics following an ADHD diagnosis are pervasiveness, developmentally excessive and impairing levels of...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 8/2/2023
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Children need praise and encouragement to help their motivation with general day-to-day tasks or especially when they are achieving new goals such as learning to walk or eating their vegetables. However, this does not mean that to motivate your child, you need to reward them each time they do something...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 7/20/2023
Bullying causes disruptions to people’s physical and emotional well-being. It affects everyone – those who are being bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Negative outcomes, such as increased substance use, anxiety, depression, and increased suicidality have been linked to bullying. Bullying can best be defined as unwanted, aggressive...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 7/11/2023
Human beings are social creatures, who thrive by the companionship of others. Lacking strong social connections can be detrimental to our health. Social media platforms offer easy accessibility to find and connect with others, and while there are many benefits, it is important to remember that social media can never...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 6/27/2023
While seated on an airplane, an oxygen mask descends in front of you. What do you do? Flight attendants instruct you prior to take off to “put your own oxygen mask on before assisting child(ren) or others in your care.” This is great parenting advice for life in general. Caring...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 6/1/2023
Kristen is a Mental Health Counselor, specializing in children, adolescents, and families. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh and Masters Degree in Community and Counseling Psychology from The Russel Sage Colleges. She has experience working in therapeutic settings and understands the importance of providing mental health...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 5/24/2023
During this holiday weekend, we challenge you to have a restorative and peaceful weekend with friends and family. We have created a “bucket list” of activities you can do locally to ensure you are spending quality time with loved ones, but also taking time for your own mental wellness. Walks &...
Posted by Tia Ruggiero on 5/11/2023
Grief takes many forms. We grieve when someone we care about has died, when a friendship or romantic relationship ends, when a pet dies, when our dreams for the future are altered, when we leave a job, when we move to a new home, or when we face a traumatic...
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