Helping Your Child Make Friends.

Everyone knows that the kids your kid hangs out with make a difference in their behavior. So, how do you safely help your child make “good” friends this summer without being a “helicopter parent”? Here are some suggestions from child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman of Mountainside N.J.

1. Host a birthday or other party where you know exactly who is attending.

2. Ask your child’s teacher if they can share your email with other parents as an e-vite.

3. See if there is a directory to see if like-minded parents are looking for play dates.

Ultimately, there is no magic answer. How about this one? Why not place a complimentary call to New York/New Jersey child psychologist, Dr. Steven Sussman? You can be sure that Dr. Sussman has dealt with “anxious” parents during the summer. Give him a call today!

Getting Help with Mood Disorders in Children

Self criticism - It’s something that Dr. Steven Sussman of Mountainside, NJ often deals with. Dr. Sussman is a child psychologist who has helped hundreds of parents deal with their children in the New York/New Jersey area.

Everyone agrees that it is gut-wrenching to see a self-loathing, sad youngster. If that child is yours, it exacerbates the problem even further. Often these kids have undiagnosed, underlying skill deficits that make them feel hopeless.

Child psychologist, Dr. Steven Sussman, empowers your kids with skills and optimism. It is one of the most satisfying parts of his work. Dr. Sussman has been dealing with mood disorders for a long time. Maybe he can help you. Please make a complimentary call to his office today.

Preparing Your Child for a New School.

It's not too soon to prepare your child(ren) for a new school. Your kid might have a new teacher and be surrounded by new personalities. What can you do as a parent? What does a new teacher need to know about your child? Do you....

1. Tell teachers everything including what kind of food he/she likes and doesn’t like.

2. Say nothing and not be labeled as a “helicopter parent”.

3. A happy medium. Tell them just enough to help them be a “good teacher”.

Dr. Steven Sussman of Mountainside, NJ wants to help. Why not give Dr. Sussman a complimentary phone call. Many parents don’t think to do this in the middle of the summer. The doctor is in! Give him a call to discuss your kid’s future today.

What is ODD?

Do you feel that your child is suffering from ODD? It stands for Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Let’s dig into that for a moment. If your kid has seemed obstinate, frustrated, and (at times) downright unlikeable you may need the assistance of someone like Dr. Steven Sussman.

Dr. Sussman has served the New York/New Jersey area as one of America’s best-known child psychologists. Maybe they just lack a bit of self-control and the vision that it takes to meet the expectations placed on them.

Child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman could be able to bring out the very best in your child. Give Dr. Sussman a call to discuss your child’s particular situation- it’s free and without obligation. For more information on ODD visit sussmankids.com.

Should You Hold Your Child Back a Grade?

This is obviously a huge decision. There are many things to factor in when you are considering holding your child back a year in school. If that decision is occurring in the New York/New Jersey area place a complimentary call to Dr. Steven Sussman before you decide.

Throughout the United States a child is most commonly held back in the first grade. What you may not know is that there is another spike at age 12. There is even a law in place in most states that certain 3rd grade students will not be allowed to advance if their reading levels are not sufficient.

As you can see, the decision to hold back your child to repeat a grade is something that should be made in concert with child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman of Mountainside, NJ. Please consider all of the factors before you decide.

Online Child Counseling.

There isn’t anything more gut-wrenching than watching your child or children be sad and self-critical. A parent in that situation feels helpless. Help is just a phone call away! Just visit sussmankids.com and see for yourself.

Dr. Steven Sussman of Mountainside, NJ knows that children diagnosed with mood disorders often have undiagnosed underlying skill deficits. They often have feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. It aches as much for parents.

Dr. Steven Sussman offers child counseling online in New Jersey and New York. He is fully available for online video conferencing. See for yourself. Contact child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman. The call is absolutely complimentary! 

Dealing with Divorce.

This is a topic your family might be dealing with. The parents have recently divorced. Children handle it differently. If your child (or children) is having emotional problems with a parental break-up, please let Dr. Steven Sussman of Mountainside, NJ help.

Divorce can feel like the loss of stability in the home. It could even be as intense as the loss of a parent. Whatever it may be, perhaps you cannot deal with it on your own. It is common for kids to have trouble expressing their feelings at a time like this.

New York/New Jersey child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman is just a complimentary phone call away. He can help by encouraging your child to express their true feelings and communicate with a “third” party. Please, strongly consider calling Steven Sussman today.