Teen Depression Might Not Look Like You’d Expect

By Shannon Albarelli, Psy.D. The dreaded teen years can be a trying and tumultuous time for both the adolescent and the adults in their lives. When a parent watches their once happy-go-lucky child transform into a moody teen, it can be a upsetting and often bewildering. Although adults expect teens to act moody, sometimes the […]

Who Has the Best Pumpkin Pie in Summit?

Amateur bakers are invited to bring their best pumpkin or sweet potato pie to the Summit Farmers Market by 10:45am on November 12.  Judging begins at 11am. Pies will be judged on their crust, filling, and appearance.  After the pies are judged, the public will be able to sample them!  Pies must be made from scratch; no pre-made crusts […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the 411 on Mammograms

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. Dr. Laura Klein is walking you through what you need to know and do to check for breast cancer.

A New Idea for Ladies’ Night: Sip & Sew

Friday, October 20th Here’s something different for a ladies’ night out: a Sip & Sew. Grab a friend for a glass of wine while you get creative and make a unique clutch purse in one evening. All sewing levels are welcome and you’ll learn basic sewing techniques to complete fun & fashionable projects! $35 per person. Fee includes […]

Back to School Blues: Early Mornings & Piles of Papers

By Shannon Albarelli, Psy.D. The mornings are getting colder, the smells are crisper, and the frenzy of thoughts surrounding school preparation is beginning.  For some, the structure of the school year is welcomed with open arms. For others, all they can think about is the early morning wake-ups, the paperwork, the homework, and the whole […]

It’s Not Easy Being Green, But Lafayette School Did It!

It’s not easy being green but the Chatham’s Lafayette School has done it! Sustainable Jersey for Schools is a certification program for New Jersey public schools that want to go green, conserve resources and take steps to create a brighter future, one school at a time. Chatham Superintendent Dr. Michael LaSusa announced that Lafayette Schools the […]

New Opening: Something to Inspire Your Home

A new store is coming to the area on Sept. 7where you can browse ideas for your home: Homesense.  If you like HomeGoods you’re going to love Homesense–it appears to be even bigger with more of a furniture selection. It will carry discount home furnishings such as furniture and lighting but will also have a hardware section. The […]

Finding Your G Spot

by Shannon Albarelli, Psy.D. As a mom who works with moms; and is friends with moms; and sees moms professionally… it is clear to me that all moms (and all humans for that matter) need find…their g-spots, their place of Gratitude. I know, not as sexy as you expected, but I got your attention right? And […]

Meet Dylan Skinner: RHS Grad & Fashion Entrepreneur

Find out more about Dylan and what inspires her.

Middle School Anxiety: 5 Tips for Teens

Ridgewood Teen, Sophia Swanson, shares tips from teens entering middle school. by Sophia Swanson 1. Make new friends, and (usually) keep the old. Middle school can be a turning point in many students’ lives, and for good reason.  Not only are you introduced to (literally) hundreds of new kids in one day, but you will notice […]