By Julie Kucks Every parent has probably said at least once, “My baby’s growing up!” It usually is a bitter-sweet feeling. There is a sense of loss as each stage ends and a new one begins. And there is a sense of pride that the baby turned toddler turned preschooler is passing through the appropriate phases of growth. But it sometimes can feel difficult to differentiate between the phases – ...

By Julie Kucks Summertime means freedom for many young people. It is a time to shut the books, click off the timers, and leave the obligations behind – which gives young people loads of free time. Free time can be wonderful, but it also can feel overwhelming and scary to manage. Many parents feel concerned about their child’s increased intake of social media during the summertime. The tendency of parents ...

By Julie Kucks Parenting is complex. In today’s climate with the visibility and clamor of social media and so many different parenting techniques, it is easy for parents to feel overwhelmed. Which technique is best? Am I damaging my child by being too lenient? Am I too tough on my child? How do I know I’m doing what’s best for them, not for me? A recently developed parenting approach that ...

By Anjalee Patel, Cedar Hill Prep School Counselor Mental health includes our psychological, emotional, and social well-being. It not only affects how we feel and behave, but it also determines how we handle stress, gets along with others, and make choices. Mental health is a significant element of growth from childhood to adulthood, one that establishes our overall state of well-being. Our ability to create healthy coping mechanisms, engage in ...

Cedar Hill Prep has long been established in the Central Jersey region as a place where children are not only supported academically but encouraged in their extracurricular pursuits as well. To that end, we pride ourselves on the partnership the school has developed with the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts. The shared goals of CHP and the Wharton Institute overlap at the cross section of academic achievement and individual ...