ABOUT THIS WEBINAR Sponsored by Rutgers Health School of Public Health and Community Living Education Project (CLEP), this webinar, “Growing Together: Supporting Sibling Bonds Across the Lifespan,” delves into the unique joys and challenges faced by siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or intensive needs throughout their lives. Dr. Bianca Coleman and Dr.…
This article has been republished with permission. The original article, published on April 16th, 2025, can be viewed here. For more information about Behavioral Health News, please email dminot@mhnews.org. Behavioral health challenges continue to be a pervasive issue that impacts children and their families. According to the 2022-2023 National Survey of Children’s Health, over 25%…
This article has been republished with permission. The original article, published on September 29th, 2025, can be viewed here. For more information about Behavioral Health News, please email dminot@mhnews.org. Anxiety is a universal human emotion that we all experience, both children and adults alike. In fact, it is normal to experience some anxiety and worry…
This article has been republished with permission. The original article, published on April 16th, 2025, can be viewed here. For more information about Behavioral Health News, please email dminot@mhnews.org. In recent years, the conversation around social media and youth mental health has become urgent and deeply personal for many families. Parents are increasingly wary of…
Parenting in the early years can be both rewarding and overwhelming. From sleepless nights to toddler tantrums, parents of infants and young children are often navigating uncharted territory while trying to do their best for their child’s development. While every family’s journey looks different, one thing is consistent: all parents can benefit from support, guidance,…
By Bianca Coleman, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, LBA, Licensed Psychologist in NJ, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral level, and Licensed Behavior Analyst in NJ | Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey Whether your child is struggling with toilet training, picky eating, sleep problems, or everyday routines, the first step…
By Hongmarie Martinez, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist | Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a mental health diagnosis that is sometimes casually referenced in everyday conversation and unfortunately may be commonly misunderstood as a result. For example, you might’ve heard someone say, “I’m so OCD” and identify themselves in this…
By Hongmarie Martinez, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist | Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey With summer winding down and the start of a new school year ahead, there can be a range of emotions that set in as you start to prepare for a new semester. Whether you’re a first-year student just beginning the college journey…
By Dr. Bianca Coleman, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D | Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey “Breakfast…check, coat, shoes for gym class, lunch money, laptop…check! Wait, the laptop is not charged. Where is the charger? Did they do their homework? Wasn’t there a project due this week? Did everyone remember their masks?” For a lot of…
