Take Two Film Academy

Take Two Film Academy

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We offer after school, weekend, holiday break, and summer camps!  Classes Range for 3 - 10th Graders (See below for details).  (Classes are refundable up until the first day of the class)"

Mom…Leave me alone…I’m Watching TV!

How many times will you hear that over the next few months.  It is just natural for a kid to want to “dial it down” after 9 months of “book-learning”.  It may be the routine in many households, but is it the best for your kid?  I could see a week or two of vacation this summer, but when a mind stays mostly inactive for 12 weeks that can be harmful.

Just look at it logically.  If you stopped working out your body would react negatively.  If you stopped eating right you could just look down and see the effect.  If you suddenly decided to sleep 12 hours a day you would feel even more tired.  Studies have shown that kids who put their minds on hold for the summer are slower to catch up in the fall.

For one thing, your child does not want to have to work harder to catch up in September.  Right now, lots of R and R seems nice, but it will bite you on the other end.  If you need help anytime with your school-aged youngsters remember Dr. Steven Sussman.  He has offices in Staten Island and Mountainside NJ.  Call Dr. Sussman at (908) 217-8106

Social Media has Ramped up the Pressure.

When Baby Boomers were growing up there was no instant contact with friends.  Expectations were limited to your family, friends, and your school.  Instant shaming on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter did not exist (thank heaven).  Life was simpler.  But we are not going back to those days so how do we deal with the daily flow of information?

In those times a child who exhibited disruptive behavior was just called “hyperactive” and it was assumed they would grow out of it.  The social issues of today are overwhelming by comparison.  These days when a child performs differently than their peers, special attention may be needed and should be sought.

In a bustling metropolis such as ours, that need may well be enhanced.  That is why it is so comforting to get to know Dr. Steve Sussman, a modern child psychologist.  The first thing to do is visit his website at www.sussmankids.com.  After you have learned more, then make an appointment in his Staten Island or Mountainside NJ office by calling (908) 217-8106.

2017 PGBA 13U Staten Island Spring Fling

2017 PGBA 13U Staten Island Spring Fling

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May 06, 2017 - May 07, 2017

Richmond County Youth Complex - 1400 Travis Ave Staten Island, NY 10314

Teen-Friendly Methods.

Could there possibly be such a thing?  Are we really talking about communicating with teenagers?  Believe it or not, it is possible!  Those, wild, untamed beautiful young minds may seem unmanageable for you and your significant other.  A professional who works with teenagers on a regular, daily basis may be the right answer.

Turning around a troubled teen is one of the most remarkable and satisfying things that you will ever experience.  Whom they associate with, how they interact at school, and by what they are motivated will shape the future of a strong adult in this next decade and beyond.  There is a great deal at stake here.

Dr. Steven Sussman has made it his life’s work and considers it one of the most satisfying things he has ever experienced.  Turning a misguided teen into a productive young adult gives life meaning.  Please call Dr. Sussman for an appointment with your teenager at his Mountainside, NJ or Staten Island office at (908) 217-8106.  A YOUNG mind is a terrible thing to waste!

3rd Annual Race 4 the Children (2017)

3rd Annual Race 4 the Children (2017)

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"The Friends of the Child Advocacy Center of Union County, New Jersey, is proud to host the 3rd Annual Race 4 the Children on Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Warinanco Park in Roselle, NJ (click here for race course map). All proceeds will benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Union County, New Jersey."

I’m So Excited!

Let me ask you something.  In your lifetime did you accomplish more positive things when you were excited and motivated or disinterested?  Of course, you know the answer to that…we all accomplish more when we are invested emotionally.  Sometimes, you just can’t conjure up that verve on your own.

When you have a “mentor” that motivates you to accomplish life’s achievements it makes it sooo much easier.  What “goals” do your children have?  Do they learn and develop at a different pace than their peers?  That’s fine…viva la difference!  Just like a good coach brings out the best in an athlete the same may be said about child psychology.

In the New York and New Jersey we are blessed to have one of the nation’s best child psychologists. He is Dr. Steven Sussman.  Dr. Sussman is your kid’s ally.  He will develop strategies to get your child motivated.  Why not give him a call and see for yourself in his NYC or Mountainside NJ office by calling (908) 217-8106.