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Marketed as a "natural supplement" and sold in local gas stations across Long Island, kratom and its concentrated form, 7-OH, act on the same brain receptors as opioids. In recognition of National Recovery Month, we are breaking down what parents need to know about "gas station heroin"—including local NY laws, warning signs, and the drug test blind spot standard screens miss.

LGBTQ+ youth face serious mental health challenges. Learn how parents and educators can provide affirming support this Pride Month and beyond. Gooding Wellness, Long Island, NY.

Helping children navigate change is tough. Gordon Gooding, the Director and Founder of Gooding Wellness Group and a school social worker of 30 years, shares his essential tips on anxiety relief for kids, focusing on fostering confidence through support, not "fixing," to help them thrive in a digital world.

Long Island parents, learn essential strategies to support your stressed teen in 2026. Discover how to foster resilience, validate feelings, and navigate adolescent mental health challenges.

How Family Roles in Childhood Affect Adult Relationships the 6 common family roles—Hero, Scapegoat, Lost Child, Mascot, Caretaker, and Golden Child—and how they shape your adult life. Learn how to break free from these survival patterns and begin your journey toward healing and authentic connection.

Long Island parents: Is the pressure cooker of modern childhood burning out your kids? Learn signs of stress, the Yerkes-Dodson curve, and 7 tools to build genuine resilience and balance.

Therapist Margaret Lorenz, LCSW shares her dual perspective as a professional and a single mom navigating the empty nest transition. Learn how to reframe your 'second adolescence' with practical DO's and DON'Ts for growth.