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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.

Our Knowledge of Autism Continues to Evolve.

As with most childhood maladies our experience in dealing with autism has changed over the decades. Recognizing this is step one in realizing that having a child psychologist that has evolved with the decades is probably your best bet. That is NY/NJ child psychologist Dr. Steve Sussman of Mountainside NJ.

ASD…or autistic spectrum disorder is, unfortunately, increasingly common in our kids. Maybe you have noticed that your child lacks the insight into how best to understand and get along with their friends and classmates. Imagine the disadvantage they face in social situations which then may lead to feelings of depression.

Dr. Steven Sussman has become one of the leading authorities on child psychology nationwide through his understanding and unique methods used over the years. Discover this for yourself by visiting sussmankids.com on the web. When you need Dr. Steve just call (908) 217-8106.

His Methods are Unique.

In this day and age with Pandemics always on our mind unique may be just what the doctor ordered! That doctor may well be Dr. Steven Sussman, a practicing child psychologist in the New York/New Jersey area. Dr. Sussman’s methods have often been described this way, and he is rightfully proud of the results.

Let us direct you to a website. It is called healthgrades.com. This site is sort of the standard-bearer of child psychology ratings. On this website, it helps you understand what’s what and who’s who in this important field. Read the information carefully and decide if child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman is right for you.

To complete your due diligence, please visit sussmankids.com. This is a full overview of Dr. Sussman’s methods, insurance information, and testimonials over the years. Oh, there is one thing left to do…pick up your phone and dial (908) 217-8106. See…I’ll bet you feel better already!

What are they Saying about Dr. Steven Sussman…Just the Good Stuff!

When someone practices child psychology for a living it is natural that many people will have varying opinions of his methods. After all these years Dr. Steven Sussman, New York/New Jersey child psychologist, invites the parents of his many patients (some of whom are successful adults now) to give him feedback on how he is doing.

Here is a small sampling of what they are saying…”Dr. Steve changed our lives.” “Very unorthodox…but it works.” “Dr. Sussman helped my child immensely.” One more…”(he) has a good sense of humor which helps most kids open up.”

You can read much, much more when you visit sussmankids.com on the web. Child psychologist, Dr. Steven Sussman, practices from his office in Mountainside, NJ, helping kids throughout the Metropolitan area. After you check him out, give Dr. Steve a call at (908) 217-8106.