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09/16/2026

✨ FREE College Admissions Profile Review (a $500 value) ✨

🎓 College admissions has changed.

Selective schools are more competitive than ever, and with so many going test-optional, a strong GPA and test score are no longer enough to stand out. Colleges are looking for a story — and most families don't get an objective read on their teen's profile until it's late in the game.

✨ That's why we wanted to share this with our community. ❤️

Empowerly College Counseling — a college counseling team that includes former admissions officers from schools like Brown, Vanderbilt, and Johns Hopkins — is offering Bergen County families a FREE College Admissions Profile Review (a $500 value).

There's no commitment. You request your review, an expert calls you, you talk it through together, and you leave with clarity.

It's as simple as that.

👉 Click the link to learn more: http://mpwr.fyi/bergen-county-moms

09/15/2026

These energy-packed treats 💪 are made with all-natural ingredients and taste really good, too!

Packed with protein to help growing bodies, these no-bake cookies are also fun and easy to make together. No baking required!

Refrigerate the extras so they’re ready to grab for a quick and delicious after-school snack.

👉 Click the link for EZ Make Cookies recipe by HealthBarn USA

Believe it or not, we are eating cookies at HealthBarn USA! These energy packed treats are (of course) made with all-natural ingredients and taste really good! Not only does this cookie have a lot of protein to help our bodies grow, but they are also fun to make in a group…and you don’t have to ...

09/15/2026

If the thought of morning routine battles and back-to-school meltdowns is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. 💚

Navigating the neurodivergent back-to-school transition can feel especially overwhelming.

As summer comes to an end, preparing for the neurodivergent back-to-school transition can bring a mix of excitement, anticipation, and stress for both children and parents.

If your child struggles with changes in routine, transitions, sensory experiences, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, or anxiety around new situations, these tools may be helpful.

👉 Click the link to read "The Neurodivergent Back-to-School Transition Guide for Parents" by Aly Dahlmann, LCSW, of Lukin Center for Psychotherapy

Link: https://www.bergencountymoms.com/post/the-neurodivergent-back-to-school-transition-guide-for-parents-by-aly-dahlmann-lcsw

09/11/2026

For all of our families celebrating, may this New Year be filled with sweetness, good health, happiness and love. ❤️🍎🍯

09/11/2026

25 Years. Forever Remembered. Always in Our Hearts. ❤️

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the heroes who ran toward danger, and the families and communities forever changed.

Twenty-five years later, we remember them today and always. 🙏

Never Forget. 9.11.01 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

Bergen County Moms Newsletter September 10, 2026

✨ Exciting Things Are Happening at Saddle River Day School 💡

Saddle River Day School recently opened its new Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science and Entrepreneurship, a state-of-the-art space designed to inspire innovation, creativity, and real-world learning.

Thinking about SRDS for your child?

Their fall Open Houses are a great opportunity to visit the campus, learn more about the school, and see what’s new!

Read more about this exciting new chapter at Saddle River Day School in this week’s feature—and get details on their upcoming Open Houses!

👉 Click the link for NEW features: 💡 A New Chapter of Innovation Begins at Saddle River Day School ✨ OPEN HOUSE Oct 3 + 27, The Neurodivergent Back-to-School Transition Guide for Parents 💚, Mindset Shift: I Need To > I Get To, EZ Make Cookies, Family Fun Guide and More!

Lukin Center for Psychotherapy
Connected Moms and Teens
HealthBarn USA

Saddle River Day School recently opened its new Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science and Entrepreneurship, a state-of-the-art space designed to inspire innovation, creativity, and real-world learning.

09/09/2026

It matters ❤️

If you didn’t raise your voice today…

If you paused before you spoke…

If you softened your tone after starting sharp…

Consider it a win. It counts.

👉 Click the link to read "A Small Win You Might Miss" + more parenting tips by Fern Weis, Connected Moms and Teens

It matters.If you didn’t raise your voice today…If you paused before you spoke…If you softened your tone after starting sharp…Consider it a win. It counts.These are invisible wins.The ones only you are consciously aware of.They are also the ones that change the course of your relationship.No...

09/08/2026

Back-to-School Stress: 10 Compassionate Tips for Parents 💚

Back-to-school season can bring excitement and fresh starts—but it can also bring stress, anxiety, and overwhelm as children and families adjust to new routines and expectations.

For parents, knowing how to support a child through this transition isn’t always easy. Is your child simply adjusting, or are they becoming overwhelmed? When should you step in, and when might additional support be helpful?

Here are 10 compassionate, practical tips from Lukin Center for Psychotherapy to help children and teens navigate back-to-school stress while creating more balance, connection, and calm at home.

👉 Click the link and let’s dive in!

If your child is struggling with back-to-school stress, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Lukin Center for Psychotherapy is here to help. Our compassionate clinicians provide support for children, teens, and families. Call us at (201) 409-0393 or visit lukincent...

09/07/2026

September Mom vs. June Mom 😆

09/04/2026

Bergen County Moms Newsletter September 4, 2026

Moms, You’re Managing the Back-to-School Transition, Too ❤️

Back to school means new routines, packed schedules, activities, and plenty to keep track of—for kids and moms.

This week, Lukin Center for Psychotherapy shares “Back-to-School Stress: 10 Compassionate Tips for Parents,” with simple ways to support your child, recognize when they may be overwhelmed, and make the transition a little easier for the whole family.

And moms, as you take care of everyone else, remember—we see you and support you, too! 🤗

👉 Click the link for NEW features: 📚 Back-to-School Stress: 10 Compassionate Tips for Parents ❤️, Saddle River Day School's Fall Open Houses 🍂, September Family Fun Guide 🎉, A Small Win You Might Miss, Creamy S’mores and More!

Saddle River Day School
Connected Moms and Teens
HealthBarn USA

This week, Lukin Center for Psychotherapy shares “Back-to-School Stress: 10 Compassionate Tips for Parents,” with simple ways to support your child, recognize when they may be overwhelmed, and make the transition a little easier for the whole family.