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Cedarhurst-based Dr. Laurie Zelinger wrote a book, ‘Please Explain Vaccines to Me: Because I Hate Shots,’ that seeks to help children overcome a fear of hypodermic needles.

Cedarhurst child psychologist takes a shot explaining vaccines

Dr. Laurie Zelinger, a Cedarhurst board certified child psychologist, recently published her newest children’s book, “Please Explain Vaccines to Me: Because I Hate Shots,” on Oct. 15 with a goal to help children overcome the fear of hypodermic needles. more

By Lisa Margaria | 11/12/21

Dr. Richard Sternberg’s new book ‘By Reason of Insanity’ focuses on four men at the Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center that were acquitted of serious criminal charges by reason of insanity.

Hewlett-based psychologist Dr. Richard Sternberg writes ‘By Reason of Insanity’

Hewlett-based psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Richard Sternberg wrote a book that describes the backgrounds of criminally insane people that he came across while working at a psychiatric … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/27/21

Cedarhurst-based psychologists Dr. Fred and Laurie Zelinger said that routine and organization are essential for families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Adjusting to the new norm during the coronavirus outbreak

Amid the outbreak of the coronavirus, staying inside for a majority of the day has quickly become the norm. Parents are working from home and children, who are out of school, are “distance learning” — doing schoolwork remotely. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/26/20

Eighth-graders introduced to employment

While thoughts of the future can simultaneously be both exciting and daunting for young people, nearly 255 excited Woodmere Middle School students attended two presentations by professionals for an introduction to various careers on Dec. 2. more

By Diana Colapietro | 12/7/16

Get over it already!

You’re upset about something that happened to you. It’s not easy for you to get beyond it. It could have happened today or decades ago. It could be what others consider a big thing (a death) or a small thing (a slight). No matter. What happened to you still triggers emotional pain. more

By Linda Sapadin | 5/29/13

Mental health services are crucial to our schools

Over the past few years, the state and federal governments have made it a priority to improve school students’ physical well-being. more

1/17/13

The ordinary is extraordinary

During the holiday season, many people celebrate in a big way. Nothing wrong with that. But what if you stopped shopping, stopped cooking, stopped preparing, stopped entertaining and started reflecting on ordinary things in your life that are truly quite extraordinary. more

JEFF BESSEN | 12/22/10

“You’ve got a point!”

It’s such a simple phrase; yet it carries considerable clout. If you can just manage to say, “You’ve Got a Point”, in the middle of a disagreement, you’ve got a good chance of turning a “no-win” conflict into a “win-win” one. more

LINDA SAPADIN | 12/8/10

Pity the bullies . . . but throw them out of school

Anyone who’s read “Lord of the Flies” knows the great capacity children have for savagery. Still, the recent suicide of a 15-year-old high school girl, following months of brutal bullying, shocks us — hopefully into action. more

Randi Kreiss | 4/8/10

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