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April 20, 2026
The Final Stretch: Helping Your Child Manage End-of-Year Stress By The ZPH Group | April 22, 2026 | The ZPH Group, Florham Park, NJ April and […]
April 8, 2026
You meet your deadlines. You show up on time — actually, early. You respond to every text, remember every birthday, and somehow keep it all moving. […]
March 9, 2026
When School Refusal Isn’t Just About School: Understanding What’s Really Going On “I don’t want to go.” The words came out quietly at first, then louder. […]
February 28, 2026
Disconnected Under the Same Roof How screen time is quietly stealing quality moments between parents and children In This Article The Emotional Toll on Parents What […]
February 23, 2026
The Winter Slump: Why Students Struggle Mid-Year and How Parents Can Help It happens every year. February and March roll around, and parents start noticing changes […]
February 12, 2026
Big Behaviors Usually Mean Big Feelings. How Parents Can Respond If you’re parenting a child with big behaviors (frequent meltdowns, emotional outbursts, defiance, or shutdowns) you […]
January 11, 2026
ChatGPT is Not Your Therapist: What Parents and Adults Need to Know About Chatbots and Mental Health Support In recent years, large language models like ChatGPT […]
December 2, 2025
The Stress of the College Process: How to Help Teens Cope and Stay Confident Teens experience real pressure during the college application season. Parents often feel […]
November 6, 2025
Spectrum Disorders Therapy: Practical Help for Autism in Florham Park I’m one of the therapists at The ZPH Group. I’ve spent mornings in elementary cafeterias and […]
October 23, 2025
Every parent has had the occasional morning where their child doesn’t want to get out of bed for school. But when the struggle turns into tears, […]
October 23, 2025
It’s one of the hardest things for a parent to watch — your child coming home frustrated, tired, or defeated because school just isn’t going well. […]
October 23, 2025
If your child is constantly distracted, forgetful, or struggling to stay focused on schoolwork, it’s easy to wonder: Could this be ADHD? But here’s the thing […]
August 15, 2025
Every parent has been there – your child comes to you worried about a test, a friend situation, or that monster they’re convinced lives under their […]
August 15, 2025
“When my marriage ended, I thought the hardest part was over. I was wrong. Trying to explain to my 7-year-old why Daddy wouldn’t be living with […]
May 28, 2025
“I’ve tried meditation apps, but I just can’t quiet my mind.” “I don’t have time to sit still for 20 minutes a day.” “Mindfulness sounds nice, […]
May 27, 2025
Does your child struggle to sit still, focus on homework, or follow instructions? Many parents in New Jersey wonder if their child’s behavior is typical or […]
April 29, 2025
When a child struggles emotionally or behaviorally at school, it can be overwhelming for parents to know where to turn. Many parents hear about IEPs and […]
January 30, 2025
As a mental health therapist with years of experience working in schools, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that students with ADHD face—and the significant role parents […]
October 21, 2024
Parents often call us at The ZPH Group to ask if we work with preschool or early elementary-aged children. While we typically do not treat children […]
September 20, 2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about pace. What is my pace? What sets my pace? Do I? Do others? How does my pace affect my daily […]