Challenging the status quo to achieve a higher sense of happiness and living a life in line with our values and authentic self.

A look at how and why adolescents express their autonomy and the impact that certain parenting styles & approaches have on teen development.

How communal and social support and engaging in tangible help can combat feelings of isolation and improve our wellbeing during a pandemic.

How play can help a child develop their capacity for paying attention, listening, taking turns, staying on task, and regulating behaviors.

Exploring the relationships between callous-unemotional traits, cognitive & emotional empathy, & emotion recognition in youth & adolescents.

Peer choices and how parental attachments affect their child's future relationship choices written by Lynn Cukaj, ATR-BC.

This guide was created through my work as chair of the Education Committee, the Somers PTSA community and Somers High School Administration.