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Back to School (2021 Edition)
Back to School (2021 Edition)

In a previous post, I talked about going back to school. For some schools, Spring 2021 was a time that we saw many students go back into the physical classroom for the first time since COVID-19 hit. This September, many students no longer have the option but to go back to school full time, in-person, and depending on the school districts, masks may not be required. Here are 10 tips to get you and your child(ren) ready!

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it's ok to not be ok, school, back to school, September, school days, prepare, children, teens, anxiety, depression, routine, schedules, fall, school year, education, NJ, NY, FL, VT, therapy, therapist, teachers, educate, learning
Grown-Ups is More Inclusive
Grown-Ups is More Inclusive

Inclusivity. It’s a term most of us hear often and if you ask us, we would say we are inclusive. But how deep does inclusivity really go? A post went viral earlier this year calling for adults, mainly teachers, to refer to their students’ parents as “their grown-ups.”

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, family, families, family dynamics, home life, parents, caregivers, relatives, foster families, inclusivity, inclusive, speech, equality, compassion, kindness, be kind, kindness matters, empathy, respect, children, schools, teachers, grown-ups, adults, teach, educate, support, caring, parenting, traditional roles, non-traditional roles, LGBTQIA+
School's Out... Now What?
School's Out... Now What?

The end of the school year can be bittersweet. It’s the start of summer vacation where kids don’t have to be in a classroom for several weeks, their workload has decreased, they can sleep in and stay up late. It’s awesome! However, after having about 9 months of a routine, summer can be stressful for kids.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, anxiety, depression, changes, transitions, school, summer, summer vacation, summer break, vacation, new beginnings, teachers, middle school, elementary school, sleep, sleep hygiene, memories, keepsakes, year, COVID-19, planning, schedules, school’s out, summer camp, camp, sleep away camp, sports, activities