Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat…oh my!

Our kids are bombarded by social media.  When moms and dads of today’s kids were growing up they were discussing the messages that Seinfeld was delivering…quite a difference, huh?  There are many good things to say about the prevalence of social media in our everyday lives.  People of all ages can stay in touch as never before.

What about some of the negatives?

1.  The constant hate speech

2.  Cyber bullying

3.  Sleep deprivation

4.  Identity theft

5.  Violent images

Yes, it’s a Brave New World Mr. Huxley and we need to work together to minimize the negative impact of social media.  I am Dr. Steven Sussman, one of New York and New Jersey’s top child psychologists.  Let’s discuss the challenges together at my Staten Island or Mountainside, NJ office.  Please call me for an appointment at (908) 217-8106.

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You May Find it Easier to Write it Than Say it.

This is a true fact in many areas of human communication.  How many times have you lacked the courage or eloquence to put your feelings and needs into words?  So, what do you do?  Often you will write it down and send it (these days) in the form of an email.  It is much easier to edit before hitting send…not so easy when it comes from your mouth!

As it pertains to the behavior of the most important people in your life…your kids…this is especially true.  You want to say it correctly and seek the answers that are vital to you in succeeding at the most difficult job in the human race…raising a child to adulthood.  Forget those that say underwater welding…that’s a piece of cake compared to this!

Would you please take some of the most important minutes that you may ever spend and visit my website www.sussmankids.com.  On the front page there is a tab called the intake form.  Please fill this out and submit it to me.  My name is Dr. Steven Sussman.  I have been a renowned child psychologist in NYC and New Jersey for many years.  Let’s exchange emails.