The BIG Step…That First Day of High School.

Just look back at your own life. How difficult was that first day of High School? That big building with new kids all around can be really intimidating. In a very short period of time that first day at the high school experience will be occurring. Dr. Steven Sussman of Mountainside, NJ is here to help.

Here are some tips for dealing with this potentially traumatic time -

1. Time management.

2. Making more of their own decisions.

3. Setting realistic goals.

4. Keep an eye on their progress.

Beginning high school is not plug and play! It is an amazing part of the emotional growth of your kid. New York/New Jersey child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman has been helping tri-state area families with this transition for decades. Why not see if he can benefit your family? Call Dr. Sussman at (908) 217-8106 for a free consultation. His website is sussmankids.com.

Grade School to Middle School.

No question about it, that critical time in your children’s lives when they transition from grade school to middle school can be a traumatic time for everyone in the family…especially that “tween” of yours. There are learning AND thinking differences. Before that next big step occurs, New York/New Jersey child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman wants to offer his help.

Your child will have to –

1. Adjust to a new environment.

2. Be prepared for the number of teachers, which have may doubled.

3. Be aware that each teacher has different expectations of them.

4. Keep track of time in their school day.

Dr. Steven Sussman is highly qualified to help your child (and you) through this important time. It is never too early to start thinking about the next step in your child’s development. For the help many families need, call Dr. Steven Sussman at (908) 217-8106 in his Mountainside, NJ office. See the big picture at sussmankids.com.