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More Than Screen Time: What Toy Story 5 Teaches Us About Growing Up and Staying Connected
By Ifiemi Esinte, Summer Intern, Cope With School NYC Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 explores an issue that many children, teenagers, and even adults deal with today: how technology can affect our relationships. Even though the movie is funny and full of...
Meet Hilary Kopple, LCSW: Anxiety and Trauma Therapy for Adults Who Look Fine and Don’t Feel It
A conversation with Ari Fox, LCSW-R, founder of Cope With School NYC Ari: Hilary, thanks for being part of this round. Tell readers who you are and who you work with. Hilary: Happy to be here, Ari. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York, and I run a virtual...
How to Talk to Your Kids About AI: A Parent’s Guide
At Cope With School NYC, we are always looking to bring our families timely, grounded perspectives on the issues shaping young people's lives. Artificial intelligence is one of the most talked-about topics in schools and homes right now, and yet the conversation...
Supporting Student-Athletes Under Pressure: Mental Health Care for Young People Balancing School, Sport, and Life
At Cope With School NYC, we work with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating school-related stress, anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, and…
Bridging the Gap: How Integrated ADHD Treatment Helps Adults Thrive at Work and at Home
Many adults who once struggled in school find themselves facing familiar challenges again. For example, challenges can occur in the boardroom, at home, or…
Helping Teens Overcome Fear of Failure: 5 Ways Parents Can Support a Healthier Mindset
The transition from middle school to high school—and eventually college—brings a new level of pressure for teens. Every decision can start to feel like it will shape their entire future. Adulthood looms, and the fear…
Transition to High School: What to Expect- Advice From a Recent High School Grad
Transition to high school from middle school can feel daunting — for students and their families alike. Whether your child is attending a new school or staying within the same system, this new chapter marks a…
Staying Calm During NYC School Admissions Season: 6 Tips for Parents and Students
If you’re feeling anxious about school admissions, you’re not alone. Whether it’s Pre-K, middle school, high school, or college – public or private – the process in NYC can be intense. As a school admissions consultant and former DOE…
When Should Parents Consider a Neuropsychological Evaluation for Their Child?
We are thrilled to present a guest post from Dr. KC. Bugg, psychologist and owner of NYC neuropsychological practice, DR. KC Bugg and Associates: As parents, you want the best for your children, especially regarding…
Emotional Toolkit: How Inside Out 2 Can Help Your Child Manage Back-To-School Feelings
Cope With School NYC 2024 Summer Intern For many children, back-to-school time represents a source of anxiety and navigating foreign emotions. Whether it’s starting school for the first time, attending a new school or even…
Finding a Therapist for Your Child: Consideration and What to Expect
First Steps in Finding a Therapist Mental and emotional health is a lifelong journey whose path we do not always discuss at home or with friends. Searching for mental health support can be daunting. Stigmas and reactions rooted in the fear of the unknown can hinder a...
How To Discuss The Events in Ukraine With Your Child (From a Child Therapist)
As I was cooking pasta to distract myself from the latest international news, if just for a few hours, I looked back at my 16-month-old grandson and wondered what I would say to him if he were even slightly aware of the tragedy…