Motivational Interviewing in Pediatric Primary Care: Trying a Different Approach to New Year’s Resolutions
By Debra E. Koss, MD With the holiday season behind us, we can focus on the opportunities ahead in 2025. This is a time when many of us set New […]
Understanding Disordered Eating
Yasmine Deol, MD Food is essential for life, yet our relationship with it can be complex and personal. Many factors influence how we interact with food and how it shapes […]
Kids and Screen Time: How Much is Too Much?
By Saranga Bhalla, DO If you feel your child is always on their phone, you are not alone. As a child psychiatrist, parents often ask about their child’s electronic device […]
Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Families with Children and Teens
By Debra E. Koss, MD The holidays can be a wonderful time of year filled with joy and celebration. It’s a season for gathering with family and friends. It’s a […]
Embracing Diversity: The Essential Role of Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Yasmine Deol, MD According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the United States is becoming increasingly multicultural and diverse with population growth primarily driven by immigration. In New Jersey, the diversity […]
When to Worry About Anxiety in Children
By Debra E. Koss, M.D. Worries are common throughout childhood. For example, toddlers worry about the dark, grade school children worry about starting school, and teens worry about being accepted […]
ADHD in Focus: Shedding Light on the Condition
By Amy De Silva, MD It is quite normal to notice children behaving in a more energetic, hyper, and less attentive manner than adults. Parents may notice certain behaviors like […]
A Call to Action: Preventing Youth Suicide
By Debra E. Koss, MD According to the CDC, 22% of high school students reported serious thoughts about suicide in the past year and at least 10% made a suicide […]
9 Back-to-School Tips
By Debra E. Koss, MD By now your mailbox has been stuffed with back-to-school fliers from local businesses. And you’ve seen the advertisements on traditional and social media announcing discounts […]
Teens and the Transition to College
By Stephen Mateka, DO The idea of going to college for both teenagers and caregivers tends to include some combination of excitement and anxiety, with newly found autonomy and independence […]