The Importance of Structure.

This summer remember the saying, “idle hands make the devil’s work”. It may save you and your kids from some grief. You see, when they are in the classroom you may not agree with the teacher’s methods, but your children are “mostly” given structure.

New York/New Jersey child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman may have some ideas to keep your child on track during a post-covid summer. Here’s one…maybe you can encourage a little risk. Not “jumping off a bridge” risk, but something they might have shied away from in past summers that you feel is safe for your kid’s development now.

Dr. Steven Sussman has many ideas to help you with your child (children) this summer. Don’t let everything get away from you, place a free call to Dr. Steve at his office in Mountainside, NJ today. 

Your Child and ADHD

Einstein, Edison, Jobs - that sounds like pretty fast company doesn’t it? You bet it is! You might be shocked to know that all these shakers and movers in American history probably suffered from AD/HD. That, of course, is Attention Deficit Disorder. It is a term often bandied about these days.

Please do not get frustrated. Instead, call noted New York/New Jersey child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman. He has seen kids in the Tri-state area with all sorts of maladies. You may very well enjoy his creative and novel ideas.

What have you got to lose? Make a complimentary phone call to Dr. Steven Sussman any time. Discuss with him what your specific concern may be. He will be happy to discuss AD/HD or other mood disorders you might think your child is suffering from. Get the help your child deserves, call Dr. Sussman today.

What the Schools Can Do to Help.

I obviously cannot personally consult with every troubled pre-teen in the New York/New Jersey area. I want to impart some advice to you, the school administrators, well before the 2022-23 school year begins. Together we can help the youth of our area…one kid at a time. My name is Dr. Steven Sussman, a child psychologist with an office in Mountainside, NJ.

Here are some suggestions gleaned from my decades of experience –

1.  Administrators…educate your staff AND the parents as best you can.

2.  Promote emotional competency.

3.  Maintain a positive and safe environment at your school.

4.  Reinforce positive decision making.

Above all, interact with the parents and the children of your school district to build a strong post-Covid environment. If you need to talk (and that includes school leaders and parents as well) please call me. My name again, is Dr. Steven Sussman and my number is (908) 217-8106. Better yet, read all about me at sussmankids.com.

What to do about Self-Criticism.

We hear our kids say negative things about themselves all the time: They say things such as“I’m so stupid!” and “Nobody likes me.” Then they criticize their physical or mental capacity as well. Please recognize that sometimes these things are throwaway lines, or fishing for reassurance...and sometimes they are not! Perhaps we can tackle low self-esteem together.

As a New York/New Jersey child psychologist who has dealt with kid’s self-worth issues for decades, I know that a post-pandemic world may have given your children LESS confidence than they had before Covid. This is something we can tackle together and build your child’s self-esteem.

My name is Dr. Steven Sussman. I have been recognized as one of the Tri-State area’s most successful child psychologists from my office in Mountainside, NJ. Does your kid seem to have less self-regard as we enter the New Year? Let’s talk. I am a phone call away at (908) 217-8106. My website will give you more details about me and my philosophy sussmankids.com.

Kids Do Not All Learn at the Same Pace.

You don’t need to be hit over the head with a sledgehammer to know that. They are all unique individuals wired differently. Students with high academic abilities learn quickly and retain most of the skills they learn. Academically less able students, for a variety of reasons, learn more slowly than high achievers.

Let us take a group of fifth and sixth graders for example. If you build a foundation of skills and challenges, they might have difficulty making application of information in other situations. In many cases, they have developed excellent abilities, but overcoming the factors that contribute to their learning difficulties have not been successfully addressed.

Dr. Steven Sussman, a noted child psychologist serving the Metropolitan area, is here to help. He has seen just about every behavior disorder in kids for 30 years. Why not give Dr. Sussman a call at his Mountainside, NJ office at (908) 217-8106 and discuss your child’s particular situation? For more information about Dr. Steve please visit sussmankids.com.

What About Young Children in all This?

We know as adults how we are processing quarantine and limited activity with outsiders during 2020…some of us not so well. What about the kids who were about to enter Kindergarten in your family? How are they coping with this complete change of behavior? After all, they have little or no context from which to draw.

What have we come to expect from those youngsters in our home? The truth is, not very much! Little kids behavior can be surprising and frustrating.  They often lack self-control. They like to explore the world and seek adventure. They spend a lot of time testing limits. It is not unlike the reaction of some adults who rebel against wearing masks etc.

These days are very trying and if I can help I certainly will. My name is Dr. Steven Sussman. I am a noted New York/New Jersey child psychologist that has understood and dealt with aberrant behavior in kids for decades. If I can help, please call (908) 217-8106 for a consultation, or visit my website at sussmankids.com.

Frustrating, Obstinate, and Unlikeable.

These traits are not just assigned to minors, but when it applies to your child you will want to do something about it. There are many ways that this behavior manifests itself. Perhaps they are always poking at their siblings. Maybe they make loud noises at the dinner table. Rest assured most kids experiment with obnoxious behavior at one time or another.

Here are some ways to address that behavior –

1.  Address it at the beginning.

2.  Praise your kid when they behave well.

3.  Ignore some benign behaviors…every kid pretty much does annoying things.

4.  Obnoxious behavior needs to be pointed out immediately.

5.  Warn them about the consequences if it continues.

How about giving me a call and we will address it together? As a parent you know when you have reached the point where a third party can be immensely helpful. My name is Dr. Steven Sussman. I have spent decades dealing with aberrant behavior in children around New York City. Visit my website at sussmankids.com and arrange an appointment at my Mountainside, NJ office by calling (908) 217-8106.