Kids in a Post-Covid World.

So many young generations have been shaped by the global crises they faced. What about Depression-era poverty, World Wars, fear of a nuclear holocaust? Now add to that the COVID generation. Thank goodness Dr. Steven Sussman, a noted New York/New Jersey child psychologist, is just a phone call away!

While the virus itself may typically go easier on your kids than it did on you, the mind of a child is another thing entirely. A sense of routine is the first step in keeping kids safe and sound emotionally. When you talk about it with Dr. Sussman it becomes much clearer and easier to navigate.

Dr. Steven Sussman has been around kids for decades and he knows what your child is going through emotionally. A guy like New York/New Jersey child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman may be your best adult friend right now. Maybe it is time to give him a call at (908) 217-8106. You will see his amazing story at sussmankids.com.

One of Our Favorite Child Psychologists.

What makes Dr. Steven Sussman relatable in the 2020’s? I mean, he obtained his Doctorate in the 1970’s. Alright kids, no age jokes! One thing about New York/New Jersey child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman is that his approach to the youth of our area is as fresh as it was 40 years ago…and continues to evolve.

You see, he understands the pressure that society puts on them. They are expected to behave like their peers. Well, guess what…Dr. Sussman believes that every kid is unique. They need to trust an adult who understands what they are going through and finds new and innovative strategies to motivate them to succeed.

You won’t know Dr. Steven’s magic unless you call him at his Mountainside, NJ office. What have you got to lose? Just talk to child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman once and you should be duly impressed. His phone number is (908) 217-8106. Read more of the Sussman story by visiting sussmankids.com.

The Masks Come Off and the Excessive Talking Begins.

Did your kid’s teacher happen to notice that when their students were allowed to remove their masks that some of them may have begun talking at a rapid and louder rate? Some of that seems inevitable, and some may not. New York/New Jersey Child Psychologist may help you separate “the wheat from the chaff”.

You could start with this…excessive talking is a common symptom for kids with ADHD. They often have trouble inhibiting and controlling their responses. Or…it could be just the normal progression of their new-found freedom. There may very well be a fine line between the two.

It starts with a phone call to Dr. Steve. That’s Dr. Steven Sussman, who has practiced child psychology in the New York area for decades. No one (not even the Doc) has seen THIS before! He will begin helping you sort it out with a phone call to his Mountainside, NJ office at this number (908) 217-8106. You will see his impressive resume at sussmankids.com.

Blah, Blah, Blah.

That is often what kids hear when an adult tries to talk to them. The advice may be first rate, but when the message comes from someone over 30 it often falls on deaf ears. It’s easy for us to look back and say…”I wasn’t like that.”. Yes, you were! So, what should a parent do in this day and age to help their kid become a better person?

Dr. Steven Sussman has an idea. Get quirky. Eschew the norms of preachiness and get through to today’s youth by talking with them, NOT at them. It seems logical, but it comes with years of dealing with kids who are adolescents or teens. It ain’t easy, but it is doable.

Dr. Steven Sussman is a child psychologist practicing in the New York/New Jersey area out of Mountainside, NJ. Are you exhausted trying to communicate with your kid(s)? Call Dr. Steve for a phone consultation and get to know him. That phone number is (908) 217-8106. Get a really good look at his background by visiting sussmankids.com.

What Expectations are you Expecting from your Kid(s)?

Expectations…they come in all shapes and sizes, and they give us great pride, or they may cripple us. What expectations do you have for your kid(s)? It is a competitive world out there. That has NOT changed with Covid. I am Dr. Steven Sussman a New York/New Jersey child psychologist who wants to help you manage your expectations for your kid(s).

If you have noticed a rebellion in your child and at times even becoming unlikeable among their peers, you may be seeing the signs of ODD. ODD is short for Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The teachers in our public schools around New York City tend to teach memorization and NOT (necessarily) hands-on skills. This can lead to ODD.

Let’s explore this behavior in your child. It starts with a phone call to my office. That phone number is (908) 217-8106. We will discuss what you are seeing in your child before making any generalizations. I will help you make your most important job a little easier…being a GREAT parent. Please see my website at sussmankids.com.

Covid Has Hit New York City Hard.

Closures, isolation, and just a general departure from “normal” life has affected the psychological state of our kids. Just emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts among adolescents jumped by nearly one-third in the first year of Covid. Dr. Steven Sussman is here to help you cope!

Here is something of which you may not be aware. In addition to social isolation and family instability, it is estimated that more than 140,000 children in the United States lost a primary and/or secondary caregiver, with youth of color impacted at a higher percentage.

Dr. Steven Sussman has been dealing with every possible scenario in child psychology over the decades. He, like you, has NEVER seen something quite like this. What better person to help you deal with today’s challenges than New York child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman? Go ahead, dip your toe in the water by giving Dr. Steve a call at (908) 217-8106. Don’t forget to take time to look at sussmankids.com.

Dr. Heal Thyself.

Let’s be honest here…when I talk to you through this website and these blogs, I am talking to the adults NOT the kids! What kid is going to diagnose themselves and seek the kind of helpful communication that made me one of the most respected child psychologists in the New York/New Jersey area?

Do you…yes, YOU find yourself lecturing, scolding even shouting (who has not done that?). Some parents even medicate their children so that they can wrestle control over their child in what becomes an unnatural way. Parents who feed mood-altering medications are only exacerbating what has become a national epidemic.

Please call me and let’s discuss what is at the root of your kid’s aberrant behavior. My name is Dr. Steve Sussman, a child psychologist who helps children throughout the New York area. I have an office in Mountainside, NJ. Just call me at (908) 217-8106. My philosophy is better defined at sussmankids.com.