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You just spent 30 minutes negotiating with a 7-year-old... over shoes. 🤦‍♀️

Take a deep breath. You are not doing it wrong.

In our feature, “The Parental Toolkit: A Virtual Micro-Cohort for NJ Parents Starting Nov 2,” Jessica Colucci, Psychotherapist, and Dr. Elisheva Cooper, Clinical Psychologist, of Lukin Center for Psychotherapy, share two small changes that make a big difference:

✨ Move the cue off of you. A visual schedule does the reminding, so no one has to argue.
✨ Use “When-Then” instead of “If-Then.” “When your shoes are on, then we go” turns a deal into a simple expectation.

The Parental Toolkit is a 4-week virtual skills and support group for NJ parents of kids ages 6 to 12. It’s limited to just 6 parents, so every family gets direct access to two licensed clinicians. It starts TODAY, Monday, November 2! ❤️

👉 Tap the link to read our feature and reserve 1 of the 6 spots:
www.bergencountymoms.com/post/the-parental-toolkit-a-virtual-micro-cohort-for-nj-parents-starting-nov-2

Or call or text (201) 409-0393, or email [email protected]

Happy Halloween 👻🍷

Setbacks are part of the game. Staying down doesn’t have to be. 💪

When an injury, slump, or tough loss hits, it can shake your athlete’s routine, confidence, and even their sense of who they are.

As moms, it’s hard to watch. In today’s feature, Stephen Neer, MS, LPC, of Lukin Center for Psychotherapy shares 4 steps to help athletes bounce back stronger:

1️⃣ Normalize the negative thoughts. They’re natural. What matters is the thought you replace them with.
2️⃣ Zoom out. Ask: “If everything went right from here, could I still succeed?”
3️⃣ Find a resilience role model. Plenty of elite athletes came back stronger after major injuries.
4️⃣ Reframe it. “This injury will cost me everything” becomes “This showed me what to work on, and I’ll be better for it.”

And it’s not just for athletes. These steps work for business teams and busy moms, too. 😉

👉 Tap below to read the full feature + tag a sports mom who needs this one this season ❤️

4 Steps to Reframe Athletic Setbacks and Bounce Back by Stephen Neer, MS, LPC In the performance world, it’s not about avoiding setbacks; it’s about dealing with them. Nobody wants to have an injury or backtrack to correct a mistake that was made. However, having a structure and tools to learn how to reframe athletic setbacks could be the game-changer you’re missing. Fo...

"You can't listen when your lips are moving." 🤫

It's one of those statements that's so obvious we often overlook it.

Most parents genuinely want to understand their children. But the moment a child begins talking, many of us feel compelled to jump in and manage the problem (whether it’s real or perceived).

👉 Click the link to read "You Can’t Listen When Your Lips Are Moving" + more parenting tips by Fern Weis, Connected Moms and Teens

You Can’t Listen When Your Lips Are Moving by Fern Weis, Parent + Family Recovery Coach "You can't listen when your lips are moving."It's one of those statements that's so obvious we often overlook it.Most parents genuinely want to understand their children. But the moment a child begins talking, many of us feel compelled to jump in and manage the problem (whether it’s real or percei...

Pumpkin in pancakes? Why not! 🎃

These delicious fall pancakes combine beta-carotene-rich pumpkin, nutritious buckwheat flour, and omega-3-packed flaxseeds for a wholesome seasonal breakfast!

👉 Click the link for the Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes recipe by HealthBarn USA

Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes by Stacey Antine MS, RDN Pumpkin in our pancakes? Why not! Take advantage of pumpkin season when these large orange fruits, loaded with beta carotene, are easy to find. We used buckwheat flour in this yummy pancake because it’s a rich source of flavonoids (plus it’s edible for people with wheat allergies), and we added ...

Bergen County Moms Newsletter October 23, 2026

Tell Us the Hostess Gifts You LOVE! ​❤️

We’re thrilled to announce our Bergen County Moms 2026 Gift Guide ✨🎁✨ featuring the Best Hostess Gifts, perfectly timed for the upcoming holiday season!

Every year, we curate a collection of your favorite hostess gift ideas so you can show up to every gathering with something thoughtful in hand.

We’re passionate about supporting our local Bergen County businesses, so we’d love for you to share your top gift picks from shops right here in our community.

Together, we can spread the word and support our main streets.

Let’s keep our community thriving this holiday season! ✨

👉 Click the link for NEW features: Bergen County Moms 2026 Gift Guide ✨🎁✨: Enter Your FAVORITES 🤩, 4 Steps to Reframe Athletic Setbacks and Bounce Back, You Can’t Listen When Your Lips Are Moving, Family Fun Guide 🎃, Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes and More!

Lukin Center for Psychotherapy
HealthBarn USA
Connected Moms and Teens
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Passaic Bergen Water Softening

Bergen County Moms 2026 Gift Guide ✨🎁✨: Enter Your FAVORITES 🤩, 4 Steps to Reframe Athletic Setbacks and Bounce Back, You Can’t Listen When Your Lips Are Moving, Family Fun Guide 🎃, Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes and More! We’re thrilled to announce our Bergen County Moms 2026 Gift Guide featuring the Best Hostess Gifts, perfectly timed for the upcoming holiday season!

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 2 Simple Steps to Protect Your Breast Health

As moms, we’re experts at scheduling everyone else’s appointments, but our own health deserves the same attention.

✨ This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to make breast care a priority.

Routine breast care is one of the best ways to stay healthy. The primary goal is to detect breast cancer at its earliest stage, when it’s most treatable, but regular care can also uncover other, noncancerous conditions.

👉 Click the link to learn 2 simple steps to protect your breast health by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 2 Simple Steps to Protect Your Breast Health by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center As moms, we’re experts at scheduling everyone else’s appointments, but our own health deserves the same attention. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to make breast care a priority.Routine breast care is one of the best ways to stay healthy. The primary goal is to detect...