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Adolescents
Pediatric Wellness & Weight Management
The Center for Pediatric Wellness & Weight Management helps children and adolescents lose weight and improve their health through a variety of medical and behavioral health services.
Vaping Education for Parents & Students
Video: Kids & Social Media: What Parents Should Know and What They Can Do
Video: Packing School Lunches
Video: What Parents Should Know about HPV
Dental Health Resources
American Pediatric Dental Association - FAQs
CDC - Children's Oral Health Guidelines
Check with your dental provider to find a pediatric dentist near you, or search for dentists near you using the American Dental Association's site!
Video: Hear from a Family Dentist
Digestion
Video: Everything Baby & Toddler Poop
Facebook Support Groups
Thrive! Moms
A discussion group for moms to connect with and support each other in a non-judgmental environment!
Mother's Milk Club
A support group for all moms, regardless of feeding method, to connect with each other and Valley’s International Board Certified Lactation Consultants from the comfort and safety of home.
General Parenting Resources
Mental Health Resource
This handout gives important information, contacts, and support for parents whose children are struggling with mental health issues.
Top 10 Parenting Tips
This guide lists the top 10 tips for positive parenting!
KidsHealth
Good for children, teens, and adults for age-appropriate information.
HealthyChildren.org
From the American Academy of Pediatrics, check out HealthyChildren.org for so many credible parenting resources.
Video: Dads Connecting with Daughters
Video: Help Guide and Support Your Little One
Video: Our Favorite Things: Milestone Edition
Video: What Parents Should Know about HPV
General Safety & Health
NJ Car Seat Safety
Read the reccomendations for providing the safest way to transport your child.
Video: Pediatric Illness Lecture
Nutrition and Feeding
Valley Feeding Therapy
Valley's Kireker Center for Child Development offers feeding evaluations and treatment for children with varying diagnoses
Solid Starts
Introducing solids to your little one is such an exciting time but it can be stressful too! If you are dabbling with the idea of baby-led weaning, check out this resource to help ease some anxiety and feel better prepared for the journey ahead.
Beginner Feeding
Tips and techniques for safely and effectively feeding baby.
- Beginning Feeders
- Introducing Solids
- Introducing New Foods
- High-Calorie Foods
- Tips Along the Way
- References
Video: Talking to Kids About Food, Energy, and Their Health
Video: Nutrition Tips for Little Ones
Video: Making Healthy Smoothies
Video: Fueling Mom
Video: Pediatric Food Allergies
Positive Parenting Resources
Top 10 Parenting Tips
This guide lists the top 10 tips for positive parenting!
Tina Payne Bryson
Book recommendations: The Whole Brain Child, No Drama Disciple, The Yes Brain
Physical/Occupational Therapy
Valley Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy at Valley includes a therapeutic sensory gym, activities to develop motor skills, occupational therapy for NICU babies, and more.
Valley Pediatric Physical Therapy
Pediatric physical therapy at the Valley aims to help each child reach their full potential, with a full range of evaluation and treatment services for children from birth to age 21.
Pediatric Audiology
The pediatric audiology team at the Kireker Center for Child Development evaluates and diagnoses all types of hearing disorders in children from birth to age 21.
Video: Tips to Play Like an Occupational Therapist
Video: Tips to Play Like a Physical Therapist
Postpartum Support
Fit4Mom Bergen
Fit4Mom is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. Thrive Members receive special discounts for Fit4Mom Bergen!
Mommy & Me Walking Group
Looking for somewhere to meet other local moms, connect, get moving, and have some fun? Join our weekly Mommy & Me walking group!
Video: Mom Matters Too
Video: Contraception & Birth Control After Baby and Beyond
Video: Pelvic Floor Health
Prenatal Support
Video: Ask The Midwife
Video: Better Health for Black Moms
Video: Fertility 101
Speech
Valley Speech Therapy
Valley's certified speech-language pathologists evaluate, diagnose and treat all types of speech-language disorders in children from birth to age 21
Video: Could it be a Tongue Tie?
Video: When Should I Worry About My Child's Speech?
Video: Tips to Play Like a Speech Therapist
Valley Support Groups for Moms and Families
Virtual Pregnancy Support Group - Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
View Dates & Register
Valley Moms
Pregnancy and postpartum support group.
4th Trimester Moms Club - Fridays at 2:00 p.m.
Connect with moms during their first 3 months after baby.
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Down Syndrome Family Network - 201-447-8278
Stepping Stones Bereavement Support Group
A support group for parents grieving a loss of a child.
Healing Hearts Bereavement Support Group
A support group for parents who suffered stillbirth or infant loss.
For information: Call Terry Grueter, LSW, at 201-614-6123.
Additional Support & Fun
Video: Family Gardening 101
Video: Summer Skin Care for Mom
Storytime Video: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Storytime Video: Bear Sees Color