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Spring into Self-Care! Mindfulness & More

Wednesday, March 5, 5:00-6:00 PM

Join the staff of NJ4S to create your own self-care flower and fortune teller! All supplies are provided and light snacks will be served.

For families with kids in kindergarten and up.

NJ4S is a prevention program that supports youth mental wellness and can connect students and their parents/caregivers with other community resources beneficial to social, emotional, and mental health and well-being, including clinical and non-clinical resources.

Color Your Own 3D Spring Garden Craft

Monday, March 17, 5:30pm

Come join us to Color Your Own 3D Spring Garden Craft.

Registration required, click here to register.

Age 4+

Crafty Creations: Spring Signs!

Thursday, March 20, 10:00-11:00 AM

Kids ages 2 and up, with their grown-up, are invited to make a quick, beautiful, not-too-messy project. This month we are making gnome signs to celebrate the first day of Spring! Clean up at 11:00!

Outsmarting Worry: An Older Kid’s Guide to Managing Anxiety

Smart, practical, proven techniques are presented in language immediately accessible to children with an emphasis on shifting from knowing to doing, from worried and stressed to happy and free.

Stuffed Animal Clinic

Brought to you by HIPHOP-CHI at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Bring your cutest stuffed animals and give them a checkup, just like a real doctor!

Kids will learn from future doctors how to perform the doctor's exam, including taking their temperature, listening to the heart, and putting on a bandaid.

Malik's Number Thoughts: A Story About OCD

Malik worries that his number thoughts will interfere with his friend's mini-golf birthday party, but with the help of his therapist, family, and friends, Malik is able to manage his feelings and enjoy the day.

The Panicosaurus: Managing Anxiety in Children, Including Those with Asperger Syndrome

Sometimes the Panicosaurus tricks Mabel's brain into panicking about certain challenges, such as walking past a big dog on the street or when her favourite teacher is not at school. With the help of Smartosaurus, who lets her know there is really nothing to be afraid of, Mabel discovers different ways to manage Panicosaurus, and defeat the challenges he creates for her.

Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens: Using CBT, Neuroscience, & Mindfulness to Help You End Anxiety, Panic & Worry

Anxiety is a huge problem among today's teens-that's why teens need tangible tips and tools they can use every day to manage fears, stress, and worry. In Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens, four anxiety specialists offer practical and essential skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and mindfulness to help teen readers "rewire" their anxious brain and get back to living their lives.

Attack Your Anxiety

Browse these resources to find videos, articles, and books that will help you learn about the difference between fear and anxiety, the various types of anxiety disorders that affect kids and teens, and how they are treated.

Attack Your Anxiety Booklist – Attack that anxiety right back and put it in its place with some of these great books for kids, tweens, and teens.

Honoring Her Strength: Celebrating the Powerful Women in Our Lives

Join NJ4S Middlesex and celebrate the amazing women who inspire you! In recognition of Women's History Month, we'll highlight a powerful woman in your life and share why she's made an impact. Whether it's a mentor, a friend, or a role model, let's come together to honor the strength, resilience, and everything else women do to make the world a better place. Freebies, activities, and resources will be provided.