We’re all guilty of being on our phones too much. Because our kids have grown up surrounded by screens, this level of phone use can start to feel normal, for them and us.

But when does everyday scrolling cross the line into something that interferes with sleep, mood, focus, and real connection with your kids, partner, and others in your life?

These questions are being asked more and more as communities, schools and countries start to make policy changes to tone down phone and social media use. Australia recently made headlines by banning social media for kids under 16. The ban was put in place to protect kids and teens from unhealthy and unsafe social media content that can be negative, manipulative and addictive.

In New Jersey, state officials recently launched a public awareness campaign around “technoference,” a term used to describe what happens when technology gets in the way of healthy relationships. According to a New Jersey Department of Children and Families survey of nearly 2,500 parents, 72 percent admit they use their phones too much when they’re with their kids—and 69 percent say their children have told them they wish their parents would spend less time on their phones.

The reality is that technology is big part of our daily lives and while banning phones altogether is not realistic, most of us wish we could decrease our screen time and be more intentional about putting devices down when we’re with our kids. Many of us also agree phones are a huge distraction in the classroom, and more and more schools have been implementing phone-free policies with positive results.

How can we begin to create healthier phone habits and be more intentional about giving our kids our undivided attention? We spoke with Allison Devlin, a licensed clinical social worker and clinical director of Serenium Therapy & Wellness, a New Jersey–based mental health and wellness practice with over 75 licensed mental health professionals, about how to do just that. Serenium recently launched a 30-Day Digital Reset program designed to set healthy boundaries around phone use for the whole family.

We asked Devlin how phone overuse shows up in families, the ways parents may be modeling bad habits without realizing it, and what small, doable changes we all can make to help us reconnect with our kids.

New Jersey Family: Most of us agree we are all on our phones way too much. What are the most common ways heavy (and even mindless) phone use affects families, and how does it start affecting mood, sleep, and daily connection?

Allison Devlin: When it comes to each individual, this kind of use can make it more difficult to fall asleep, to focus on tasks, and in things like doom scrolling, can change your mood to one that feels anxious, sad, or even afraid. In children, those who become accustomed to being on the phone, when it’s taken away, they can begin to have tantrums even in grade school. Collectively, when we’re spending more time on our phone, we’re spending less quality time with our family. Kids mimic what their parents do many times, so if your go-to is to be on your phone or to give your child your phone, it might be time to consider ways you can begin to decrease these habits and better connect as a family.

NJF: What are some phone habits we as parents might be modeling without realizing that it could be shaping our kids’ phone use?

AD: It can be something like giving your child a phone or tablet to play with to keep them quiet or occupied too often instead of interacting with them. It can also look like being on your phone more often than not when your child asks you to play or wants to talk to you. It can look like the social media video you’re watching is more entertaining, more interesting, or more important than your child when they can’t seem to get or hold your attention. Young children are quite honest and even at 3 or 4 years old will start to tell you that you’re always on your phone.

NJF: You compare phone use to food: something we need, but too much or unbalanced use can lead to struggles. How does this analogy help parents understand both their kids’ scrolling and their own reliance on screens?

AD: In 2025, it’s extremely difficult to not use your phone at all. It’s become our camera, our computer, our GPS, and essentially a piece of technology we can’t live without. Just like food, we need our phone at the very least to stay in touch with loved ones and use it for work. Yet, similar to food, too much of something can be detrimental to our health. If you eat bad foods often, you could possibly get diabetes or heart problems, for example. When we use our phone nonstop to consume bad news, when we’re scrolling until we fall asleep, or when we are still answering work emails at 10 pm at night, it starts to create an excess of technology leading to trouble sleeping, excess worry and fear, and in some cases signs of anxiety, depression, or even ADHD.

NJF: What are the first signs that phone use is becoming unhealthy for a child or a parent?

AD: In children or adults, if you can’t put it away for more than a few hours without feeling uncomfortable, that’s a big sign. In children, you’ll see the response typically in the form of tantrums or perceived obsession of only wanting to be on the phone and not interested in doing anything else. In adults, it can look like anxiousness, feeling out of sorts or like you’re missing out; and in teens and adults, excessive use can lead to distractions from other things that need to get done, feeling a high sense of worry, or feeling like if you don’t respond immediately to a text, email, or social interaction, that you may not be liked or as though you’re not working hard enough even though it’s 10 pm at night, for example.

NJF: What are a few small, doable changes families can try, either at dinner, before bed or another time, that can make a difference?

AD: As a family, you can create no phone zones. An easy one to start with is that at dinner, phones are put in another room and it’s a time to chat and learn more about one another. Replacing one habit with another is helpful, too. Instead of scrolling on the phone, replace that activity with a book at night you read or read to your children.

NJF: Talk to us about your 30-Day Digital Reset program designed to help technology be a healthy part of your life without having it negatively affect your relationships, sleep and mental well-being. How does the program work?

AD: Our 30-Day Digital Reset Program includes a clinical intake where our clinician learns more about you to get you ready for the program. Then it includes 4 sessions with a therapist either in person at one of our locations or virtually online. It also includes weekly homework with actionable things to implement to help you reset. Anytime we’re doing more of things we may not want to or when we feel stressed and overwhelmed, it’s important to understand what the underlying emotion is and where it stems from. For some it’s understanding why they are actually using the phone to cure feelings of loneliness or boredom or wanting to feel constantly needed. This program helps you understand more of what’s causing the digital burnout with actionable tips to implement so you can reset and refocus on what matters most.

NJF: Is this just for parents or the whole family?

AD: This program is for ages 16 to adult. Kids learn very often from watching what their parents do. So if a parent takes the program, they can begin to implement new habits and help their kids understand more of what they’re craving – attention, connection, and entertainment, and help them find ways to discover it in the healthiest ways possible.

NJF: The program has week-to-week goals, During the second week, you help people figure out what they’re really craving (i.e. stress relief or escape) when they reach for their phones. What patterns do you see most often in parents?

AD: Although it can vary from person to person, we’ve seen things such as feeling like they don’t want to disappoint their boss or clients, to feeling like they have to keep up with what they think others are doing on social media, to using the phone to scroll as a moment to decompress. For many this can be needing an escape to relax, to issues with pleasing people or even sometimes, insecurities around where they think they should be in life compared to others.

NJF: How do you teach parents to set boundaries as far as phone use and help them reconnect with their kids without devices?

AD: A big one is turning off notifications or silencing notifications at certain times of the day. It can also be about putting boundaries in place all the time, like not adding the work email to integrate with your personal email, putting limits on social media so your phone locks you out of those apps, or setting up family events where you are actively doing things together, like bowling or mini golf.

NJF: What can people expect after they complete the 30-Day Digital Reset? Are there follow-up check-ins?

AD: If more concerns are uncovered that a client wants to work through, they can continue regular therapy sessions once a week. We also have our 6-month wellness check-in for all of our clients who successfully complete their goals. For those interested, we contact them 6 months from their final visit to see how things are going. We find that helps us see those who have found the tools helpful but also an opportunity to come back if another life event comes up they want to discuss in therapy like grief, job loss, or even a new baby.

NJF: Is the program done virtually or in person?

AD: We offer the program for anyone in the state of New Jersey virtually and in person at our locations in Brick, Cranford, Manalapan and soon Hackensack. Because this is a digital reset program, if you live close, we recommend in-person sessions, but we can work with any clients successfully in virtual sessions as well.

NJF: Is this program covered by insurance and if not, is there a payment plan?

AD: Yes, for this and any of our therapy services, Serenium accepts most insurance plans. You can view our full list here. However, if you’d like to pay out of pocket, we do have options for that as well.

NJF: How long has the 30-Day Digital Reset been in place so far and what are your high-level takeaways so far?

AD: We’ve had many clients in therapy, kids, teens and adults, and in couples therapy, too, where the use of the phone was causing stress, anxiety, and disconnection. With the continued growth of technology use and what we were seeing in sessions, we decided to create our own Serenium branded 30 Day Digital Rest Program for phone and social media to create a more focused and curated program for an experience many are struggling with.

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Amid national headlines about new CDC guidance on the hepatitis B vaccine that suggests doctors use discretion with infants to hepatitis B-negative parents, many are wondering what is best for their babies. In New Jersey, health officials have made their position clear: every newborn should receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, a proven step that protects infants from a virus that can cause chronic, lifelong liver disease.

Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver and is spread through infected blood or bodily fluids. Babies can be exposed during birth, and adults can be infected through close contact, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. It’s important to note that Hep B is not spread by sharing utensils, breastfeeding, holding hands, hugging, kissing, coughing or sneezing.

Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently voted to allow parents to delay vaccination at birth if their parents don’t carry the virus. The decision was partly based on information that hepatitis B cases have declined significantly since 1985.

But the New Jersey Department of Health is insisting that newborns receive protection immediately. This is backed by the Northeast Public Health Collective and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Part of the issue is that not all mothers are screened during their prenatal checkups, which is a worry since a pregnant mother can spread the disease to their newborn during birth, and babies aren’t able to fight off the virus. Babies who are infected at
birth have a 90 percent chance of developing chronic hepatitis B, the most serious form of
the disease, according to the NJDOH.

The way to fight it off is to vaccinate your baby within 24 hours of birth, and then two more shots: at 1 to 2 months of age, and then at 6 to 18 months of age. If an infant’s parent is infected, that baby will need to get not only the first B vaccine, but also a hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) shot within 12 hours of birth.

Because hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and certain bodily fluids, it’s important not to share items that could cause minor skin breaks (like razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers, needles, or glucose meters) and to be careful around blood or open sores.

As the illness develops, it can either be short-term (acute) or chronic (long-term, or even lifetime). Chronic hepatitis B can lead to serious health issues, like cirrhosis or liver cancer.

Many people with hepatitis may not know it, because they don’t look or feel sick. Symptoms include loss of appetite, stomach pain, extreme tiredness, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. You can check via bloodwork.

The best way to prevent hepatitis B is by getting vaccinated. According to a pamphlet from the DOH, the Hep B vaccine “is very safe,” and has been used since 1991. The most common side effects are soreness at the injection site, or possibly a slight fever, and serious side effects are very rare.

The NJDOH has a Hepatitis Services Locator so you can find free or low-cost publicly-funded hepatitis services, including vaccination, testing and treatment.

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You’ve probably heard them all before—warnings about what will happen if you crack your knuckles, sit too close to the TV, or cross your eyes. But while these kid health “rules” get passed down from parents, friends, and even social media, many don’t hold up when it comes to science and research. Here’s the truth behind some common myths:

MYTH: SUGAR MAKES KIDS HYPER.

Does it seem like your kids start bouncing off the walls every time they have a piece of cake or candy? Moms everywhere swear the “sugar high” is a thing. However, studies don’t back it up. “Research has consistently shown no link between sugar intake and hyperactivity,” says Margaret Quinn, DNP, clinical professor and specialty director of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Programs in the Division of Advanced Nursing Practice at Rutgers Health School of Nursing. “What often seems like a ‘sugar rush’ is usually excitement from the environment, such as being at a birthday party with friends.”

While research has found no link between sugar and cognitive performance of kids, other factors may play a role. “Sleep deprivation, stress or illness can affect behavior,” says Quinn. But “while the sweet taste of candy may trigger a small adrenaline response, it does not directly cause hyperactivity.”

MYTH: GOING OUTSIDE WITH A WET HEAD WILL MAKE YOUR KID SICK.

This is probably one you’ve heard from as far back as your grandmother! Your kid’s wet head may make them feel uncomfortable on a chilly day, but it’s not going to give them a cold or the flu. “Germs make you sick, not wet heads,” says Heidi Weinroth, MD, assistant professor of clinical pediatrics, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. “People do get more upper respiratory infections in the winter because we’re around each other more, indoors, in close contact. But even if your head is wet, germs don’t get in through your head or scalp.”

MYTH: GREEN OR YELLOW MUCUS MEANS YOUR KID NEEDS ANTIBIOTICS.

There’s no denying that sometimes what comes out of your kid’s nose is colorful and downright disgusting. But that doesn’t mean it’s time for a prescription. “Mucus can be a variety of colors, which does not mean it is a bacterial infection,” says Quinn. “Our body produces enzymes to fight infections, and some enzymes contain iron, which can make mucus appear green. As we inhale things from the environment, like pollen in the spring, our mucus can turn green then also.”

A cold is viral, and antibiotics don’t treat viruses. Sometimes you simply need to watch and wait it out. But if the illness lasts more than ten days, high fever isn’t going away, or your kid feels worse, contact your pediatrician, says Weinroth. You know your child best, so it’s never wrong to call the doctor.

MYTH: YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TREAT A COUGH.

There’s nothing worse than a kid hacking all day and night; it makes everyone, especially your child, miserable. But before you grab that over-the-counter (OTC) cough syrup, consider the facts. “A cough is your body’s way of getting mucus out of your lungs, so some coughing can be beneficial,” says Weinroth. “These OTC cough suppressants are minimally effective and often have adverse side effects.”

However, if your child’s cough is disruptive or causing them to lose sleep, you can give them a teaspoon of honey (if they are older than one year) at bedtime, says Weinroth. Studies have shown that honey may be as effective as OTC cough medications. It’s also okay to add honey to a warmed beverage, such as apple juice, if kids prefer.

MYTH: IT’S TOO LATE TO GET A FLU SHOT THIS YEAR.

While the best time to get a flu shot is September or October, it’s really never “too late” because flu season typically lasts from October to May. So, vaccination at any point (it takes two weeks to become effective) can still provide protection, says Quinn.

Last year was a particularly bad season. According to the CDC, 266 influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during the 2024–2025 season, and 90 percent of these children were not fully vaccinated. Although flu vaccines are recommended for ages 6 months and older, less than half of kids in that age group received the shot last year. If you still haven’t scheduled your child’s (or your) shot, call your doctor’s office ASAP.

MYTH: FEVERS ALWAYS NEED MEDICATION.

If your kid feels a little warm to the touch, it’s not necessary to dose them immediately with a fever-fighting medication. “Fevers are your body’s way to fight infection,” says Quinn. “A child who is eating and sleeping well and is playful and active does not need any fever-lowering treatment. The use of an antipyretic, such as acetaminophen, may make one feel more comfortable, but is not required.”

Most importantly, keep a digital thermometer on hand so you can gauge fevers accurately, and encourage your child to drink more to prevent dehydration, says Quinn.

Call your pediatrician if your child has the following fevers:

• Infants 3 months or younger: A rectal temperature of 100.4 or higher
• Children younger than age 2: Fever lasts more than 24 hours
• Children ages 2 and older: Fever lasts more than 72 hours
• Any age: Any fever higher than 104 degrees Fahrenheit, with other symptoms such as seizure, severe sore throat, ear pain, headache, rash, vomiting or diarrhea, sleepiness or persistent fussiness.

—Arricca Elin SanSone is a health and lifestyle writer.

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Pre-diabetes, a warning sign of increased risk of diabetes, is on the rise in kids. This condition occurs when blood glucose (i.e. blood sugar) levels are higher than normal, but they aren’t yet high enough to be diabetes. One report in JAMA Pediatrics found that nearly 1 in 5 kids ages 12 to 19 years old has pre-diabetes, with the rate jumping from 12 to 28 percent between 1999 and 2018.

Talk to your pediatrician about your child’s risk, especially if there’s a family history of diabetes. The good news is that, in some cases, early treatment can bring blood glucose levels to normal range, effectively preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. Even small changes like these from the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics can help:

• Cook and eat meals together. Genetics can play a role in developing diabetes, but you can reverse the risks for the whole family by working together to eat better. Simple tweaks can make a difference, such as eliminating sugary beverages, adding more whole fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and avoiding ultra-processed foods. Have kids help with new recipe selection and meal prep, which gives them a sense of ownership.
• Get moving together. Even if it’s just bundling up for a brisk walk together after dinner or taking a short weekend hike, making exercise a part of your family’s routine is the best way to incorporate more movement into everyone’s week. Aim for an hour of activity a day for your kids, but anything is better than nothing.
• Make sleep a priority. It’s often the first thing to do when we get busy, but model good behavior yourself by making sure everyone gets to bed on time, and shut off screens at least an hour before bedtime. Maintain consistent wake and sleep times, even on weekends, and keep phones out of bedrooms (that means you, too!).
• Find ways to de-stress. Studies have found that stress can affect blood sugar levels, so make sure everyone in the family has some downtime to do fun things—playing with the dog, spending time with friends, pursuing hobbies you love, or watching a funny movie together all help us feel more relaxed.

—Arricca Elin SanSone is a health and lifestyle writer.

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We are all on our devices too much – so much so, that Disney Pixar made a tablet the villain of next year’s Toy Story 5.

But screens are not the problem. The amount of time we spend on them is.

In an effort to reconnect parents with kids offline, the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, in partnership with the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) and Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey (PCANJ), created a public awareness campaign to call a “time-out on tech.”

“We know that safe and stable nurturing relationships are the foundation of childhood resilience—and that moments of loving connection and full presence to one another are key,” Dr. Rebecca Bryan, director of the DCF Office of Resilience (OOR), says in a statement regarding the initiative. “We also know that technology is a necessity of daily life, and shaming parents around their technology usage doesn’t work to empower them to change their behavior. Through robust public awareness, we can shine a light on this issue, and direct parents and caregivers to our ‘Technoference’ webpage and connect them to useful information and resources that will help them be more intentional in connecting with their children.”

What Exactly is a Technoference?

Technoference is a new term used to describe what happens when technology interferes with healthy relationships. In the case of parental technoference, it creates obstacles for parents and caregivers to be emotionally present for their children, according to the statement.

DCF surveyed almost 2,500 New Jersey parents to understand trends and attitudes toward technology use. Seventy-two percent of parents admitted they use their cell phones too much when they’re with their kids. Sixty-nine percent reported that their kids sometimes say they wish their parents would spend less time on their phones.

The goal is for parents to connect with their kids (sans devices) more so that there is healthy brain development in babies, and to avoid depression and isolation in older children. “Every moment of full attention we give to our children tells them they are valued, safe, and loved,” says Gina Hernandez, executive director and CEO of PCA-NJ and the Child Wellness Institute. “Parents reducing their own screen time isn’t about achieving perfection—it’s about being present when it matters most. By putting down our devices, even briefly, we open up space for meaningful connection, communication, and the positive experiences that help children thrive.”

To learn more about parental technoference, visit nj.gov/technoference, and watch the video below:

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At The Orthodontic Studio, board-certified orthodontist Dr. Kenneth Banasiak specializes in creating confident smiles for kids, teens and families. With a gentle, personalized approach, Dr. Banasiak designs treatment plans that focus on both healthy jaw development and beautifully aligned teeth—often with fewer visits and shorter treatment times.

The office features advanced digital technology, including 3D imaging, CBCT (3D X-rays) and 3D printing, making it one of the most modern orthodontic practices in the area. This allows Dr. Banasiak to assess everything from teeth and growth patterns to airway and jaw joints, ensuring precise, effective care—even for complex cases.

Known for their warm, welcoming environment, Dr. Banasiak and his friendly team go the extra mile to make every child feel comfortable and confident. With more than 300 five-star Google reviews, local families trust the practice for expert care and lasting results. “We truly enjoy building relationships with the families we serve,” says Dr. Banasiak.

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“Dr. Banasiak has treated all 3 of our children. Most interestingly, our middle child had the most issues, and she ended up winning “nicest smile” in her school! He is second to none.” – D.E., Cedar Grove

“Truly appreciate how Dr. Banasiak and staff takes care of my son. Honest, friendly and competent orthodontic care.” – G.W., Watchung

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E-cigarettes are now the most commonly used tobacco products by kids, with an estimated 1.63 million middle and high school students reporting having used them—and 1 in 4 using them daily. Available in fruit and dessert flavors, they’re marketed to imply that they aren’t dangerous or addictive.

Another new category, nicotine pouches, has also captured kids’ attention in recent years. These products, which require no spitting, are deemed more “socially acceptable” and are sold in fruit, candy and mint flavors. They’re widely marketed on social media, where they’re promoted as discrete and easy to hide from adults. In fact, a new study found a shift from 2023 to 2024, with a doubling in nicotine pouch past-30-day use, an increase in pouch plus e-cigarette dual use, and a decrease in exclusive e-cigarette use by high-schoolers.

Whether or not you’ve already talked about nicotine use with your kids, it’s time to have another conversation. Try these tips from the CDC, the American Lung Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Here’s how to start a conversation:

• Make it casual. You’ll usually get further if you bring it up when you see someone vaping, if you pass a vape store or if you see an ad on social media. Avoid saying “We need to talk,” which can elicit an eye roll.
• Explain why all nicotine is harmful, especially to kids. This includes harming brain development, which continues until about age 25; impacting memory and attention; and increasing the risk for future addiction to other drugs.
• Talk about how companies target kids specifically. Candy and fruit flavors are added to appeal especially to young people.
• List the harmful substances. Explain what e-cigarettes contain, including nicotine, heavy metals, and cancer-causing chemicals.
• Help them find resources to quit. If they’re already using, check out sites such as teen.smokefree.gov for support.

—Arricca Elin SanSone is a health and lifestyle writer.

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Stuttering Foundation of America
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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
800-872-5827

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You may not realize just how big a role diet plays in your child’s dental health. “Dental disease is caused by multiple factors,” says Mario Ramos, DMD, president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation, and pediatric dentist at Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Midland Park. “The oral microbiome—or the bacteria in our mouths—use carbohydrates and sugar from foods to produce acid. Acid is what demineralizes our teeth, which leads to cavities.”

This process can begin in infancy. “As soon as the first tooth appears around the age of 6 months, your child is at risk for cavities,” says Mary Beth Giacona, DDS, MPH, associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Rutgers Health School of Dental Medicine. “Many parents don’t realize that even allowing your child to sleep with a bottle or nurse at night can lead to tooth decay.”

But good dental health isn’t only about preventing cavities. “There’s a connection with oral health into adulthood,” says Giacona. “Tooth decay is an infectious disease, and poor oral health may be associated with adverse effects later, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.”

Here’s how to set up your kids for success with a healthy diet that protects their oral health:

• Don’t send kids to bed with a bottle. “Teeth bathed all night in milk provide a substrate for bacteria,” says Ramos. The same goes for nursing at will. In both cases, your child’s teeth are exposed for hours to natural sugars that can lead to cavities, often referred to as baby bottle tooth decay or nursing caries.
• Limit sticky foods. This includes snacks such as raisins and other dried fruits, gummy candies, taffy, fruit rolls and caramels. You don’t need to eliminate them from your child’s diet, but these foods allow sugar to stay in contact with the teeth for long periods of time. Have kids brush or rinse with water right away after eating them, says Ramos.
• Eliminate grazing. Carbs play a role in tooth decay, too, because the bacteria break down the starch, or carbohydrates, into sugars, says Ramos. Letting kids snack all day long on crackers, pretzels or cereal keeps those substances in contact with the teeth for an extended period.
• Get rid of the all-day sippy cup. “It’s the frequency of sipping, more than the amount, that matters. It’s better to drink beverages like milk in one sitting at a meal than sipping them all day long,” says Giacona. Ditto for the sugar-filled sports drinks that teens love.
• Give kids water to drink. Sugary drinks such as sodas or even 100 percent fruit juice are treats that should be reserved for special events, such as a birthday party, not daily consumption, says Ramos. Plain drinking water is the best option overall, while plain milk is also okay.
• Offer tooth-friendly snacks. Raw fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, carrots and celery are a great choice for snacking because the crunchy texture helps keep the oral environment clean. Foods like yogurt and cheese are other good options to provide calcium that helps build strong teeth, says Ramos.
• Allow a treat once in a while. “It’s unrealistic to not allow kids to have an occasional piece of candy or sweets,” says Giacona. But choose wisely. For example, chocolate is better than a lollipop or sticky candy that remains in the mouth for hours.
• Schedule their first dental visit by age 1. “Baby teeth matter. What we know from studies is that kids who have decay in baby teeth have a much higher rate of decay in permanent teeth,” says Ramos. Establishing a dental home also provides a place to be seen in an emergency, such as a chipped tooth, and allows the dentist to assess your child’s risk for cavities, alignment, and other potential issues before they become problems.
• Make brushing a habit. Before teeth erupt, clean your baby’s mouth with a soft cloth or infant toothbrush. Once your child has his or her first tooth, start brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Use a smear the size of a grain of rice for kids younger than 3, or a pea-sized amount for kids older than 3, says Giacona.
• Flossing is important, too. Once two or more teeth are touching, start flossing. An electric toothbrush, water device, or special flosser tools can all be helpful for getting into tiny mouths, especially if you’re still the one doing the brushing. “Use whatever works to get the job done,” says Giacona.
• Add fluoride treatments. Because most municipalities in New Jersey do not have fluoridated water, talk to your pediatrician or pediatric dentist about applying a fluoride varnish to give teeth extra protection against cavities. Fluoride helps harden enamel and makes it more resistant to acidic attacks, says Giacona. Fluoride supplements, much like a daily vitamin, also may be prescribed.

—Arricca Elin SanSone is a health and lifestyle writer.

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Finding a doctor, dentist or specialist you trust with your child’s care isn’t always easy. That’s why we turned to the people who know best— parents like you. After all, when it comes to finding the best doctor, dentist, or specialist for your child, who do you trust most for a recommendation? If you said another parent, you’re not alone. That’s exactly what inspired us to ask parents to share which doctors go above and beyond with their care. The result? A comprehensive list of exceptional pediatric healthcare professionals in New Jersey— picked by parents for parents!

Seventeen years ago, we created New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Docs with one goal in mind: to make it easier for families to find trusted medical care for their children. There’s no way to buy a spot on this list—that’s what makes it so unique and trustworthy. In a time when worries about our kids’ mental and physical health are front and center, finding experienced and caring professionals matters more than ever.

This list wouldn’t be possible without parents like you. Thanks for taking the time to share your nominations with us and helping families like yours get the very best care for their kids.

The Details:

• Healthcare professionals are listed alphabetically by area of expertise.
• The list doesn’t imply endorsement by New Jersey Family; it’s a parent-to-parent referral list only.
• Nominations on njfamily.com were accepted between June 2024 and May 2025.

Vote for Your Favorite Kids’ Doc!

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

David A. Fost, MD • Sparta, Verona
Katie L. Kennedy, MD • Plainsboro
Archana Mehta, MD • Parsippany
Jeffrey Weiss, MD • Paramus, Riverdale

AUDIOLOGY

Kimberly Auerbach, MS, CCC-A • Hackensack
Alexandra Camacho-Luna, ScD, CCC-A • Hackensack
Danielle Egan, AuD, CCC-A • Westfield
Stephanie Garcia, AuD, CCC-A • Hackensack
Meghan Lockard, ScD, CCC-A • Hackensack
Rhee Nesson, AuD, CCC-A • Livingston
Stefanie Perle, AuD • Clark, Highland Park, Manalapan, Somerset
Jaime Taylor, AuD, CCC-A • Livingston

CARDIOLOGY: PEDIATRIC

Marjorie Gayanilo, MD • Teaneck

CHIROPRACTIC

Jonathan Dale, DC, CCP • Midland Park
Jennifer Dour, DC • Montclair
Christine Garvey, DC, FMACP • Clinton
Jeffrey Larkin, DC • Warren
Andrea J. Sciarrillo, DC, CCSP, CSCS • Cranford
Andy Smith, DC • Denville

DENTISTRY

Natalia Artimova, DMD • Denville
Shari Burack, DDS • Somerset
Anthony Cannilla, DMD • Montville
Anthony Caramico, DMD • Midland Park
Carmine Corigliano, DMD • Bloomfield
Debra Duryea, DMD • Mendham
Bradley Entrup, DDS • Fort Lee, River Edge
Justin Fried, DDS • Maplewood
Jeannette Glass-Brudzinski, DMD, MS • Florham Park
Dina Jackson, DMD • Hackensack
Nihal Kamel, DMD • Cranbury
Jion Kim, DMD • Bedminster
Adam Kimowitz, DMD • Denville
Merlin Kuriakose, DMD • Middlesex
Lisa Marie Nobre, DDS • Madison
Lisa Rangel, DMD, MAGD • Morristown
Noah Ruitenberg, DMD • Midland Park
Bhairavi Sheth, DMD • Hillsborough
Ella Shuster, DDS • Chatham, Westfield
David St. Ledger, DDS • Upper Montclair
Rebecca Stamler, DMD • Hackensack
Eric Veenstra, DMD • Midland Park
Ali N. Weiselberg, DDS • Fort Lee
Jonice Withanachchi, DDS • West Orange
Venetia Zervos, DDS • Mt. Laurel

DERMATOLOGY

Jenna Presto, MD • Clifton, Montclair

DEVELOPMENTAL & BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS

Andrea Richards, MD • Mountainside

ENDOCRINOLOGY: PEDIATRIC

Michelle Maresca, MD • Hackensack

FAMILY MEDICINE

Melissa Burgos, MD • Lambertville
Samuel Friedman, MD • Flanders
Erica Hannema, DO • Flemington
Junie Joseph, MD • Flemington
Anthony Miccio, MD • Flanders
Shannon L. Mimnaugh, DO • Flemington
Vedat Obuz, MD • Trenton
Lisa A. Plunkett, MD • Flemington
Shivani Thakur, MD • Hampton
Karen L. Williams, MD • Califon

GASTROENTEROLOGY: PEDIATRIC

Rami Arrouk, MD • Morristown, Summit

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Solomon Owusu, MD • Jersey City

LACTATION CONSULTANT

Michelle Ariante, MA, IBCLC • Manasquan, Red Bank
Leslie R. Kowalski, PhD, IBCLC • West Windsor
Diana R. Mayer, MD, FAAP, IBCLC • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville

NEUROLOGY: PEDIATRIC

Janti Chaaban, MD • Garwood, Hackensack, Hamilton, Hazlet, Morristown, Rockaway
Jeffrey Kornitzer, MD, FAAN • Garwood, Hackensack, Hamilton, Hazlet, Morristown, Rockaway
Marilyn A. Kubichek, MD • Florham Park
Andrea Richards, MD • Mountainside

NEUROSURGERY: PEDIATRIC

Richard C.E. Anderson, MD, FACS, FAAP • Morristown, NYC, Ridgewood
Luigi Bassani, MD, FAANS • Edison, Livingston
John Collins, MD, FAANS • Hackensack, Morristown, Rockawa,
Catherine A. Mazzola, MD, FAANS • Hackensack, Morristown, Rockaway

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Amanda Andrews, APN • Sparta
Alexis Chauvette, CPNP • Newfoundland
Helena Connaughton, FNP-BC • Flemington
Sheena M. Costantini, APN • Haddon Heights, Mullica Hill
Kimberly Dachisen, MSN, FNP-BC, CPHON • Newton
Marisa Daly, APN • Hoboken
Steve De Los Rios, DNP, CPNP • Millburn, Warren
Janine DeFeo, CPNP • Mountainside
Nicole Domanski, FNP • Flemington
Sandra Esteves, DNP, CPNP • Bloomfield
Christiana Femano, MSN, APN, CPNP-PC • Millburn, Warren
Rebecca Ganz, CPNP • Oradell
Susanne Ginart, RN, MS, APN-C • Garwood, Hackensack, Hamilton, Hazlet, Morristown, Rockaway
Shannon Gorman, APN • Sewell
Josefina Gregory, APRN, CPNP • Morristown
Jessica Haines, APN • Millburn
Elaine Hardy, MS, RN, APN,C • Hackettstown
Julia Higashio, APN • Fanwood
Kaitlin Hulbert, DNP, APN, FNP-C • West Orange
Melissa Keiser, APN • Raritan
Susan Korb, APN • Warren
Jennifer Kover, MSN, APN, FMNP • Marlton
Diane McClure, DNP, RN, CPNP, CNL, APHN-BC, CCRN, CCAP, CEIM • Garwood, Hackensack, Hamilton, Hazlet, Morristown, Rockaway
Yvelisse Ng, NP-C • Hackensack, Morristown, Rockaway
Radhika Patel, FNP-C • Chester, Hackettstown
Ann T. Perry, APN • Ewing
Chelsea Rehders, APN • Millburn
Tatiana Sikorskyj, APN, RNFA • Hackensack, Morristown, Rockaway
Adrienne Smith, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C • Phillipsburg
Adrianna Spinelli, APN • Livingston
Ashley Blake Strongwater, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, PMH-C • Allendale, Westfield
Jessica VanCleef, FNP-C • Flemington
Athena Maria Yudin, MSN, APN, CPNP-PC • Marlton

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Melissa Arnot, OTR/L • Florham Park
Gianna Becker, OTR/L • Florham Park
Catherine Belluardo, MS, OTR/L • Rockaway
Kelly Berman, OTR/L • Chester
Erin Bigger, MS, OTR/L • Fairfield, Sparta
Lisa Bruno, OT • Livingston
Alexandra Bruso, MSOT, OTR/L • Martinsville
Nicole Chackunkal, MS, OTR/L • Fairfield, Sparta
Barbara Cheuvront, OTR/L, CLC • Lafayette
Elena Chrzanowski, MS, OTR/L • Montclair, Summit
Carly Clearwater, MS, OTR/L, CLC • Mountain Lakes
Davina Daura, OTD, MOT, MS, OTR/L • Lafayette, Totowa
Carrie Davis, MS, OTR/L • Rockaway
Andrea Delmonico, MS, OTR/L • Ridgewood
Meghan DiGerolamo, MS, OTR/L • Lafayette, Totowa
Shelly Donnelly, OT • Martinsville
Kendall Edwards, OTR/L • Florham Park
Cydney Elkin, MS, OTR/L • West Caldwell
Jacqueline Falzarano, MS, OTR/L • Sparta
Marybeth Forbes, OT/L • Flemington
Hannah Foster, MS, OTR/L • Lafayette, Totowa
Erica Franck, MS, OTR/L • Newton
Victoria Fuerst, MS, OTR/L • Rockaway  
Geena Gaver, OTD, OTR/L • Rockaway  
Wendy Gensler, OT • Livingston
Gavi Gordon, OTD, OTR/L • Teaneck, Waldwick
Jessica Grimsland, MS, OTR/L • Fairfield, Sparta
Elisa Grossbard, OT • Livingston
Jaclyn Heineman, MS, OTR/L • Moorestown
Micaela Herrmann, OTR/L • Florham Park
Patricia Kaczmarczyk, MS, OTR/L • Chatham
Brooke Keena, MS, OTR/L • Fairfield, Sparta
Helene Korn, OTR/L • Florham Park
Laura Kowal, OT • Livingston
Jenn Kraeuter, OTR/L • Princeton
Kaitie Kratzke, MS, OTR/L • Rockaway
Dina Krupka, OT • Livingston
Alena Kumta, OTR/L • Princeton
Amy Ladetsky, OT • Livingston
Crystal Leake, MS, OTR/L • Livingston
Kelly Lee, MS, OTR/L • Fairfield, Sparta
Megan Lee-Fittizzi, OTR/L • Teaneck
Janis J. Leinfuss, OTD, OTR/L • Rockaway
Deidre Limongelli, OTD, OTR/L • Chatham
Annelise Malgieri, MS, OTR/L • Fairfield, Sparta
Grace Malone, OT • Livingston
Urmila Mane, MS, OTR/L • North Brunswick
Denise Maraziti, MA, OTR/L • Rockaway
Dana Maurer, OTR/L • Chester
Disha Mistry, MSOT, OTR/L • Raritan
AnnMarie Murphy, OTD, OTR/L • Rockaway
Amanda Newchok, MS, OTR/L • Rockaway
Erin O’Hara, MS, OTR/L • Rockaway
Pinky Parekh, OTR/L • Monmouth Junction
Michele Parkins, MS, OTR/L • Rockaway
Dipa Patel, OTR/L • Rahway
Victoria Petruzziello, MSOT, OTR/L • Martinsville
Jan Pett, OT • Livingston
Kristin Ray, MS, OTR/L • Rockaway
Elizabeth Rice, MS, OTR/L • Rockaway
Carol Rozzo, MS, OTR/L • Teaneck, Waldwick
Nancy Saccoccio, OTR/L • River Vale
Nicole Schoeneich, MS, OTR/L • Fairfield, Sparta
Sarah Shahparast, MS, OTR/L • Chatham, Springfield
Amanda Shanks, MS, OTR/L • Randolph
Brittany Todd, MS, OTR/L • West Orange
N’Zinga Townes, OTD, OTR/L • Raritan
Madeline Vazquez, MSOT, OTR/L • Manalapan, Martinsville, Ramsey
Ariela Sara Lamm Warburg, MA, OTR/L • Teaneck
Jennifer Waters, OTR/L • Lafayette, Totowa
Meredith West, MS, OTR/L • Randolph
Leah Woods-Bannan, OTR/L • River Vale

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Alzie Castillo, COTA/L • Fairfield, Sparta
Melissa McCabe, COTA/L • Lafayette, Totowa
Rebecca Walsh, COTA/L, CFVRS • Forked River

ONCOLOGY: GYNECOLOGIC

Scott Richard, MD • Clifton, Florham Park

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Glen Bianchi, MD • Westwood

OPHTHALMOLOGY: PEDIATRIC

Kevin Mickey, MD • Wayne
Charles Morgan, MD • Morristown
Sherry Yang, MD • Wayne

OPTOMETRY

Michael J. Siegel, OD • Budd Lake

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Nitish Gangoli, DMD • Hackensack

ORTHODONTICS

Sonia Abraham, DDS, MDS • Denville, Riverdale
Domenico Addiego, DMD • Forked River, Manahawkin
Daniel Akkaway, DDS • Kinnelon, Montvale, Vernon, West Milford
Amanda Albin, DMD • Hackensack
Kenneth Banasiak, DMD • Basking Ridge, Mendham
Heather Baumwoll, DMD • Randolph
Stephen Bosonac, DDS • Brick, Clark
Steven T. Britton, DMD • Ocean
John Butler, DMD • Manahawkin
David Caggiano, MS, DMD • Parsippany
Christina R. Carter, DMD • Madison
Salvatore J. Carcara, DMD • Allendale, Westwood
Tina S. Chung, DMD, MS • Clifton
Patrick T. Cuozzo, DDS, PA • Lincroft, Sea Girt
Celest Fernandez-Vives, DDS • Robbinsville
Adar Finkel, DMD • River Vale
Barbara Fodero, DDS, MS • Chatham
Michael Fogge, DDS • Hillsborough, Skillman, Somerville
Scott D. Gersch, DMD • Cranford, Linden, Westfield
Stanley Gersch, DMD • Cranford, Linden, Westfield
Michael Goldkind, DMD • Morristown
Bernard Gorkowitz, DDS • Hasbrouck Heights, Livingston
Brett Handsman, DMD • Springfield
Douglas Harte, DMD • Livingston, Sparta
Lawrence Harte, DDS • Livingston, Sparta
Bridget Henn, DDS • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Payal Jain, DDS • Saddle Brook
Kevin Lehnes, DMD • Cedar Knolls, Hackettstown, Newton
Susan Leiva, DMD • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Brian Leung, DMD • Old Bridge
Darren Loew, DDS • Annandale, Bridgewater, Flemington
Robert Lorino, DMD • Belleville, Franklin Lakes, Gillette, Kearny, Wayne
Mehreen Merchant, DMD • Raritan
Martha Miqueo, DDS • Englewood
Richard A. Newman, DMD • Randolph, West Orange
Lin Lin Ngu, DDS • Clifton
Christopher Overcash, DMD • East Brunswick
Dorothy A. Pascale, DMD, PA • Cedar Grove
Niyati Patel-Parekh, DMD, MDS • Annandale, Bridgewater, Flemington
Matthew Peluso, DMD, MS • Cedar Grove, Wayne
Kevin Persily, DDS • West Orange
Robert Peterman, DMD, MDS • Hillsborough, Skillman, Somerville
Martin Rabinovich, DMD • Avon-By-The-Sea, Manasquan
Melissa Roberto, DMD • Rockaway
Ilona P. Rossignol, DMD • Cranford, Linden, Westfield
Eric M. Sacks, DMD • Livingston, Summit
Eric Segall, DMD • Jackson
Rupali Shah, DDS • Cedar Knolls, Hackettstown, Newton
Dana Silagi, DDS • Springfield
Blair Sittmann, DMD • Cedar Knolls, Hackettstown, Newton
Christopher Sohn, DMD • Kinnelon, Montvale, Vernon, West Milford
Anthony Terrana, DMD • New Providence
Jason Vives, DDS • Old Bridge
Alys Walter, DMD • Phillipsburg
Ryan Walter, DMD • Phillipsburg
Laurene Wolf, DMD • Hillsborough

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY: HAND

Andrew McGinniss, MD • Clifton, Morristown, NYC, Paramus, Totowa, Wayne

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY: PEDIATRIC

Tamir Bloom, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Alexandra D’Agostini, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Samara Friedman, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Avrum Joffe, MD • Ridgewood
Anna Katsman, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
David Lin, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Hakan Pehlivan, MD • Ridgewood
Mark Rieger, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Joshua Strassberg, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY: SPINE

Laury A. Cuddihy, MD • Lawrenceville
Arash Emami, MD • Clifton, Morristown, NYC, Paramus, Totowa, Wayne
Ki Soo Hwang, MD • Clifton, Morristown, NYC, Paramus, Totowa, Wayne
Jason E. Lowenstein, MD • Morristown, NYC
Andrew McGinniss, MD • Clifton, Morristown, NYC, Paramus, Totowa, Wayne
Nikhil Sahai, MD • Clifton, Morristown, NYC, Paramus, Totowa, Wayne
Kumar Sinha, MD • Clifton, Morristown, NYC, Paramus, Totowa, Wayne

ORTHOPEDICS: PEDIATRIC

Tamir Bloom, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Alexandra D’Agostini, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Samara Friedman, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Avrum Joffe, MD • Ridgewood
Anna Katsman, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
David Lin, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Hakan Pehlivan, MD • Ridgewood
Mark Rieger, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Mark Solomon, DPM • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Joshua Strassberg, MD • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Mena Abrahim, DO • Bridgewater
Jason Abramowitz, MD • Paramus
Omar H. Ahmed, MD • Lawrence Twp., Robbinsville
Renato J. Giacchi, MD • Morristown
Sara B. Immerman, MD • Morristown
Seth J. Kanowitz, MD, FACS • Morristown
Eric Q. Lee, MD, FACS • Morristown
Brian Manzi, MD • Livingston
Steven Sabin, MD • East Brunswick
Damian W. Sorvino, MD • Morristown

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Brian Allen, DMD • Lawrenceville
Dan Allen, DDS • Oakland
Michelle M. Backhaus, DMD • East Brunswick
Christina Belgrave, DDS • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Christina R. Carter, DMD • Madison
Ron Chang, DDS • Clifton
Veronica Choi, DDS • Cedar Knolls, Hackettstown, Newton
Andy Chung, DMD • Princeton
Phil Chung, DDS • Delran
Christina Ciano, DMD • Princeton
Archana Devi, DDS • Branchburg
Patricia Dibos, DMD • Bayonne
Daniel Dinowitz, DMD • Voorhees
Justin Dinowitz, DMD • Cream Ridge, Manahawkin, Toms River
Noreen Doherty, DDS • Englewood
Sally Guerrasio, DMD • Little Silver
Akriti Gupta, DMD • Cream Ridge, Manahawkin, Toms River
Preeti Gupta, DDS • Fair Lawn
Sol Han, DMD • Closter
Sharna Hemrajani, DMD • Parsippany
Stephen E. Hoffmann, DDS • East Brunswick
Kimberly Hollywood, DMD • Nutley
Vivian Hwangbo, DMD • West Orange
Annie Isaacs, DDS • Randolph
Edward M. Jackson, DMD • Hackensack
Jocelyn Jeffries-Bruno, DDS • Tinton Falls
Julie Jong, DMD • Westfield
Radhika Kapoor, DDS • Hoboken
Simi Kaur, DMD • Randolph
Britni Kearns, DMD • Tinton Falls
Yana Kozlovsky, DMD • Marlboro
Dennis Lam, DDS, MS, FRCD(C) • Florham Park
Bernadette Lapena, DDS • Branchburg
Michael P. Lateiner, DMD • Cedar Knolls, Hackettstown, Newton
Pamela Ledig, DMD • Bloomfield
Dianne Lee, DMD • Kinnelon, Montvale, Vernon, West Milford
Hyo “Jane” Lee, DMD • Union
Phillip Lee, DMD • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Kristianne Macaraeg, DMD • Middletown
Ambica Mallipeddi, DDS, BDS • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Andrea Mann, DMD • Basking Ridge
Aaron Mannella, DMD • Randolph
Matthew Mannella, DMD • Randolph
Rosalie V. Matos, DDS • Roselle Park
Timothy McCabe, DMD • Westfield
Mary Jo McGuire, DMD • Annandale
Wilma McPherson, DMD • Jersey City
Martha Miqueo, DDS • Englewood
Michael Neiman, DDS • Rutherford
Rosalie Nguyen, DMD • Edgewater
Sabrine Obbad, DDS, MSc • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Peter Paradiso, DMD • Cedar Knolls, Hackettstown, Newton
Tina Park, DDS • Cedar Knolls, Hackettstown, Newton
Mrunal Parmar, DDS • Franklin Lakes, Park Ridge
Chirag B. Patel, DMD • Cranford
Milan Patel, DMD • West Windsor
Mouli Patel, DMD • Union
Roshni Patel, DMD • Union
Amy Schwartz Phillips, DMD • Cranford
Leandro Piccoli, DDS • Clifton
Amy Planz, DDS • Hillsborough
Victoria Roeder, DDS • Cream Ridge, Manahawkin, Toms River
Stephanie Rossy, DMD • Randolph
Matt Safari, DDS • Little Silver
Kruti Sanghavi, DDS • Hillsborough Twp., Flemington
Devina Shah, DMD • Millburn
Dhaval Shah, DDS • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Neha Shah, DDS • Cedar Knolls, Hackettstown, Newton
Jimmy Shak, DDS • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Kristy L. Slachta, DMD • Lawrenceville
Matthew Sones, DMD • Cream Ridge, Manahawkin, Toms River
Elena Stavisky, DMD • Haddon Twp.
Dmitry Stillman, DDS • Cliffside Park
Talia Stone, DMD • Wyckoff
Ari Sugarman, DMD • Clifton
Hassam Sultan, DMD, MS, FAAPD • Clifton
Negar Tabari, DMD • Randolph
Mara Teplitsky, DDS • Cedar Knolls, Hackettstown, Newton
Pablo Trillo, DDS • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Elisa Velazquez, DMD • Cream Ridge, Manahawkin, Toms River
Kelly Walk, DDS • Westfield
Donn H. Winokur, DDS • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Jenna C. Winokur, DMD • Cliffside Park, Howell, Jackson, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lodi, Neptune, Toms River
Angie Yoon, DMD • West Orange

PEDIATRICS

Saeed Abbassi, MD • Clifton, North Bergen
Mojisola Adaramola-Ojo, MD • West Caldwell
Vineetha Alias, DO • Millburn
Parvin Alizadeh, MD • Columbus, Hamilton
Marie Alvarez, MD • Clifton
Odeilis Dominguez Amadiz, MD • Bayonne
Christopher Amato, DO, FAAP • Gibbsboro, Sewell
Joanne Aranoff, MD • Fort Lee
Kadri M. Aygen, MD • Chester
Zehra Aygen, MD • Chester
Kandy Bahadur, MD • Succasunna
Zeyad Baker, MD • Edgewater, Paramus
Arlene Balubayan, MD • Raritan
Susan Barasch, MD • Warren
Jeffrey D. Blackman, MD • Marlton
Michael A. Blair, MD • Columbus, Hamilton
Naimat Bokhari, MD • Jersey City
Melissa Bonilla, MD, FAAP • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Felicia Booker, MD • Mays Landing
Rachel Brauner, DO • Hillsborough
Holanda Bravo, MD • Passaic
Basil Bruno, MD • Rochelle Park
Mark Camiolo, DO • Millburn
Christian Canzoniero, MD, FAAP • Sparta
Andrew Caterfino, MD, FAAP • Millburn
John N. Cavuto, MD, FAAP • Westfield
Neil Cederbaum, MD • East Brunswick
Dana Chait-Kessler, MD • Denville
Emily Chen, MD, FAAP • Chatham
Clarissa Chu, MD, FAAP • Moorestown
Mitchell Clarin, MD • Flemington
Pierre Coant, MD • Deptford
Lori A. Colyer-Aversa, MD • Bloomfield
Ann Marie Comandatore, MD • Raritan
Deborah A. Coy, MD • West Orange
Nancy Cozzini, MD • Belleville
Ann DeAngelo, MD • Bergenfield, Old Tappan
Robert DeCristofano, MD • Denville
Kimberly Keane DeNick, MD • Moorestown
Laura M. Diaz, MD • Fanwood, Warren
Thomas Dierkes, DO, FAAP • Clermont, Egg Harbor Twp., Rio Grande, Wildwood
Nelo Dimaculangan, MD • Jersey City
Madeline M. DiMurro, DO, FAAP • Westfield
John Douvris, MD • Flemington
Devin Eckstein, DO • Clark, Summit
Anthony Emanuel, MD • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Jeffrey Eng, MD • Millburn
Emily Eyerkuss, DO • Hazlet
Charles Flores, MD • Hamilton
Lisa Flores, MD • Hamilton
Sean A. Flynn, MD • Bloomfield
Michael Foreman, MD • Delran
Nicole Garcia, MD • Warren
Maria Gatoulis, MD • New Providence
Thomas Genco, MD • Dayton
John D. Giardino, Jr., MD • Moorestown
Bonita Gillard, MD • Fanwood
Nelli Gluzman, DO • Hoboken
Cecilia Godoy, MD • Montvale
Rachel Graci, MD • Morristown
Efrem Greenfield, MD • Denville
Jacek Grzybowski, MD • Linden
Hisham Hamza, MD • Toms River
Dina Hanna, MD • North Brunswick
Michelle Heller-Barlekamp, DO • Succasunna
Ryan Housam, MD • Millburn, West Caldwell
Mariane Ibrahim, MD, FAAP • Toms River
Walter J. Jacques, MD • Columbus, Hamilton
Andrea Katz, MD • Millburn, Warren
Deborah Kessous, MD • North Brunswick
Maria Batraki Kim, DO • North Brunswick
Donna Koward, MD • Fanwood
Sarah Kramer, MD • Fanwood
Geeta Kumar, MD • Fort Lee
Theresa LaFranco, MD • Newton
Christina Lampone, MD • Sewell
Diana Lee, DO, FAAP • Gibbsboro, Sewell
David B. Levine, MD • Scotch Plains
Brian Lewis, MD • Fair Lawn
Jennifer Liao, MD • Point Pleasant
Melissa Libert, DO • Chester, Hackettstown
Claudio J. Lopez, MD, FAAP • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Leonardo Lopez, DO, FAAP • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Jay A. Lovenheim, DO, FAAP • West Orange
Jerry Mabagos, MD • Brick, Forked River
James Mahon, MD, FAAP • Chester, Hackettstown
Patricia Manfredonia, MD • South Amboy
Subita Mangru, MD • Millburn
David Markel, MD • Hamburg
Elizabeth Mathew, MD • Bayonne
Seema Mathew, MD, FAAP • West Orange
Paul S. Matz, MD • Haddon Heights, Mullica Hill
Diana R. Mayer, MD, FAAP, IBCLC • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Tamara McCluskey, DO • Morristown
Barbara McDevitt, MD • Livingston, New Providence
Jennifer McHugh, MD • Sewell
Ruchi Mehta, MD • Bloomfield
Mahbod Mohazzebi, MD • Cherry Hill, Sicklerville
Angela Mukherjee, DO, FAAP • Summit
Suhaib Nashi, MD • Morristown
Elizabeth Nelson, MD • Dayton
Wade Ng, DO • Denville
Daniel Oana, MD, FAAP • Livingston
Lisa-Mary O’Donnell, MD • Hackensack
Moses F. Olorunnisola, MD • Forked River
Howard N. Orel, MD • Marlton
Solomon Owusu, MD • Jersey City
Michael Palmieri, MD • Bordentown, Medford
Nicole A. Panza, MD, FAAP • Westfield
Robert A. Panza, MD • Westfield
Patricia Papadopolous, MD • Wayne
Vasavi Parikh, MD • Warren
Rocco Pascucci, MD, FAAP • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Chris Patestos, MD, FAAP • Toms River
Jill Garripoli Pedalino, DO • Nutley
Michael Peters, DO • Succasunna
Dyana Picache, DO, FAAP • Sparta
Andrea Ploshnick, MD • Millburn
Gwyn Poblete, MD • Morristown
James Porter, MD • Newton
Thomas Porter, MD • Basking Ridge
Jane C. Presti, MD • Westfield
Barry Prystowsky, MD • Nutley
Puthenmadam Radhakrishnan, MD • Ewing
Rajesh Raman, MD, FAAP • Sparta
Rebecca Reed, DO • Bordentown, Medford
Michael Riggall, MD • Pennington, West Windsor
Roger Rivera, MD • Harrison
Holly Rolenc, MD, FAAP • Toms River
Lawrence Rosen, MD • Oradell
Benjamin Rosenblum, MD • Cedar Brook, Marlton
Elvira Rubia-Sazon, MD • Jersey City
Gurmit S. Saluja, MD • Vernon
Rashmi Sandeep, MD • Hamilton
Elaine Sanjuan-Saleh, DO • Warren
Mark G. Schlitt, MD • Haddon Heights, Mullica Hill
Michael T. Schlitt, MD • Haddon Heights, Mullica Hill
Stephanie Schlitt, MD • Haddon Heights, Mullica Hill
Tiffany Scott, MD • Warren
Melissa Segal, MD • Waldwick
Nina N. Shaigany, MD • Haddon Heights, Mullica Hill
Eugene Shapiro, MD • Lawrenceville
Rachel Sharret, MD • Denville
Jennifer Shaw-Brachfeld, MD, FAAP • Chatham
Amarish Sheth, MD • Hamilton
Francisco Silva, MD • Summit
Frank Sinatra, MD • Bernardsville
Parul Singh, MD, FAAP • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Joanne K. Smith, MD • Gibbsboro
Nadine Smith, DO • Marlton
Angelica Soto-Pereira, MD • West Orange
Sharon Spiteri, MD, MPH, FAAP • Chatham
Labrini Stathopoulos, MD • Denville
Barbara Strand, MD • Succasunna
Alexander Strzalkowski, MD • Union
Kathryn Stuffo, DO, FAAP • Gibbsboro, Sewell
Y. Daisy Tang, MD • Bridgewater
Mary K. Thomas, MD • Clifton, Montclair
Stacy Thompson, DO • Millburn
Valerie Tom, MD, FAAP • Chatham
Yuliya Tsimring, DO • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Michelle Verdi, DO • Manahawkin, Toms River
Jasmine Vincent, MD, FAAP • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Jason Weber, MD • Cherry Hill, Collingswood
Frederick Weck, MD, FAAP • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Jessica Wood, DO • Point Pleasant
Kellie Woodfield, MD • Paramus
Susan Yoo, MD, FAAP • West Orange
Caroline Youssef, MD, FAAP • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Sharon Yuen, MD, FAAP • Morganville
Marta Zeb, MD, FAAP, MPH • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Alissa Zenack, DO • Hackensack

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Lindsay Chambers, PT, DPT • Denville
Ashley Conklin, PT, DPT, DHSc, PCS • Ewing
Kyle Herrick, DPT • Wayne
Jennifer Norton, PT, DPT • West Long Branch
Wendy Perlmutter, PT • Flemington
Gogilavaani Pillai, PT, DPT • Monmouth Junction
Tammy Rooney, PT • Flemington

PHYSICAL THERAPY: PEDIATRIC

Caitlin Almonte, PT, DPT • West Orange
Victoria Belkewitch, PT, DPT • Plainfield
Emily Billings, PT, DPT • Sparta
Ali Clodfelter, PT, DPT • Raritan
Melissa Cunha, PT • Livingston
Dianna D’Amore-Marandola, PT, DPT, MSPT • Manalapan, Martinsville, Ramsey
Aliza Feuerstein, PT, DPT, PCS • Florham Park
Sarah Gordon, PT, DPT • Raritan
Brittany Hensley, PT, DPT • Martinsville
Nicole Jay, PT, DPT, COMS • Plainfield
Yana Kofman, PT • Morristown
Shauna Menzella, DPT • Lafayette, Totowa
Brittany Nardone, PT, DPT, CPRCS • River Vale
Edita Kotes Nestepny, PT • Freehold
Shoshana Newman, PT • Livingston
Deborah Straka-DeMarco, PT • Morristown
Giselle Tadros, DPT • Martinsville
Nicole Witzig, PT, DPT • Martinsville

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Kori Anderson, MMS, PA-C • Florham Park
Jill McGovern, MMS, PA • Ridgewood
Jaime Morley, PA-C • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Elizabeth Mulcahy, PA • East Brunswick, Manalapan, Toms River
Salvatore Susino, MS, PA-C • Freehold Boro., Freehold Twp., Howell, Morganville
Emily Walsh, PA-C • Sparta

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Frank S. Ciminello, MD, FACS • Maywood, Ridgewood

PODIATRY

Heidi Godoy, DPM • Wayne
Juliana Paternina, DPM • Hoboken
Mark Solomon, DPM • Cedar Knolls, Springfield, Wayne
Daniel Waltuch, DPM • Paramus, Paterson

PSYCHIATRY: CHILD & ADOLESCENT

Kori Anderson, MMS, PA-C • Florham Park
Merritt Hubsher, MD • Cedar Knolls
Andrea Walter, MD • New Providence
Wilbert Yeung, MD • Florham Park, Glen Rock, Hackensack
Eileen A. Zhivago, MD, FAPA • Allendale, Westfield

PSYCHOLOGY

Jennifer M. Ajosa, PhD • Franklin Lakes
Lindsay Anderson, PsyD • Chatham
Randy A. Bressler, PsyD • Millburn, Randolph
Amanda Carlin, PhD • Florham Park, Glen Rock, Hackensack
Carol Chu-Peralta, PhD • Montvale
Meredith DeDilectis, PsyD • Chatham
Joseph Galasso, PsyD • Franklin Lakes
Corrinne Kalafut, PsyD • Chester
Dana Kaspereen, PhD • Florham Park
Amanda Marshall, PhD • Livingston
Joshua Massler, PsyD • Clark, Livingston
Jessica McCarthy, PsyD • Montvale
Leah A. McGuire, PhD • Watchung
Bryan M. Niederman, PhD • Livingston, Watchung
Liz Nissim, PhD • Livingston
Carl C. Papandrea, PsyD • Livingston, Watchung
Lindsay Scholz, PhD, LPC, BC-TMH • Flemington
Frank J. Sileo, PhD • Ridgewood

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Kerri Adams, LPC, RPT, EMDR, MARI • Pequannock, Westfield
Kristen Agnello, LPC, LMHC, NCC • Livingston
Lauren Alfaro, LPC • Cedar Grove, Montville, Nutley Amanda Argento, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS • Cranford
Laura Baldwin, MA, LPC, NCC, ADHD-CCSP, RPT • Rockaway
Rachael Berringer, MA, LPC, RPT • Livingston
Angela Buck, MSW, LCSW • Allendale, Oradell
Nicholas Campestre, LCSW • Livingston
Lisa Cassilli, LPC, ACS, NCC, ADHD-CCSP • Cedar Grove, Montville, Nutley
John Champion, LPC • Livingston
Sabrina L. Coppola, LCSW • Wyckoff
Jessica Cordova, MA, BCBA • Randolph
Michelle Dailey, LCSW • Emerson
Kristen Delventhal, MSW, LCSW • Allendale, Oradell
Suzanne Donohue, LCSW • Mountain Lakes
Gianna Dunn, LCSW, MSSW • Rutherford
Christina Eromenok, LCSW, RPT, MARI, EMDR • Pequannock, Westfield
Joanna Flora, LCAT, LPAT • Sparta
Gabrielle Frankel, MSW, LCSW • Allendale, Oradell
Cynthia Chaanine Garrison, MSW, LCSW • Allendale, Oradell
Colleen Garrone, MEd, MA, LPC • Sparta
Katie Gately, LPC, BCBA • Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park
Kristen Gearity, MEd, BCBA • Randolph
Cassandra Generelli, MA, BCBA • Randolph
Randee Green, MS, BCBA • Randolph
LJ Horowitz, MSW, LSW • Livingston, Watchung
Katelyn Ihne, LPC • Chester
Brittany Klipstein, LCSW • Chester
Alison Kogan, MSW, LSW • Allendale, Oradell
Kristen Kurth, MA, LPC • Ridgewood
Kara Kushnir, MSW, LCSW • Allendale, Oradell
Ruthann Longo, MA, LPC • Clifton
Marna Lynn, MSW, LCSW • Ridgewood
Elly Manoochehri, MA, LPC • Livingston
Jill Meredith, BCBA • Englewood
Ashley Merklinghaus, LCSW • Parsippany
Cassandra Merklinghaus, LCSW • Parsippany
Melissa Meyer, MA, LPC, CCTP, ACS • Hackettstown
Chrisanne Moger, MEd, LPC • Allendale, Oradell
Rose Moise, LPC • New Providence
Michelle Molle-Krowiak, LCSW, EdS, RPT • Livingston
Molly Moran, LMHC • Montvale
Xiomara Muniz, LCADC, LSW • Chester
Gabi O’Neill, BS, MEd, BCBA • Randolph
Claudia Palma, LSW • Cedar Grove, Montville, Nutley
Lisa Perline, LCSW • Chester
Jennifer Politis, PhD, LPC • Hoboken, Montclair, Ramsey
Yaakov Richter, LMSW • Montvale
Racquel Rivero, LPC, RPT, ACS • Rockaway
Katherine Riveros, LAC • Chester
Kailey Rocker, LSW • Chester
Najat Rosario, LCSW • Ridgewood
Alyson Rosenberg, LPC • Clark, Livingston
Jeri Rothe, LCSW • Chester
Karin Schoenfeld, LCSW • Wyckoff
Kari A. Scimanico, LPC • Wyckoff
Erica Slota, MA, LAC • Cedar Grove, Montville, Nutley
Ashley Blake Strongwater, DMSc, PA-C, CAQPsychiatry, PMH-C • Allendale, Westfield
Juliana Tozzi, MSW, LSW • Livingston, Watchung
Jacey Tronio, LSW • Cedar Grove, Montville, Nutley
Susan Tully, LAC • Chester
Sandra Van Nest, DSW, LCSW • Mountain Lakes
Melisa Varcardiponi, LCSW, PMH-C • Sparta
Benjamin Warehime, LCSW • Springfield
Meredith Oshman Williams, LPC • Wyckoff
Christa M. Wolski, LCSW • Princeton

SPEECH THERAPY

Megan Ackerman, MS, CCC-SLP • Morristown
Jessica Aleman, MSEd, CCC-SLP • Fairfield, Sparta
Jackie Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP • Brick
Megan Anderson, MA, CCC-SLP • Sparta
Allison Angel, MA, CCC-SLP • Florham Park, Park Ridge
Theresa Ardo, MS, CCC-SLP • West Caldwell
Samantha Bakelmun, MS, CCC-SLP • Florham Park, Park Ridge
Melissa Bakker, MA, CCC-SLP • Mine Hill
Jenn Bara, MA, CCC-SLP • Lafayette, Totowa
Denise Favor Bayles, MA, CCC-SLP • Bridgewater
Savannah Benedetto, MS, CCC-SLP • West Caldwell
Stephanie Bolinder, MS, CCC-SLP • Parsippany, Springfield
Amanda Brastad, MS, CCC-SLP • West Caldwell
Lauren Butera, MS, CCC-SLP • West Caldwell
Alison Calo, MS, CCC-SLP • Randolph
Dana Cappello, MS, CCC-SLP • West Caldwell
Carissa Cardinale, MA, CCC-SLP • Red Bank
Alexa Cerda, MS, CCC-SLP • Brookside
Maylin Cook, MS, CF-SLP • Hazlet
Tina Crotty, MA, CCC-SLP • Fairfield, Sparta
Marissa Della Valle, MS, CCC-SLP • West Caldwell
Teresa Delmonico, MA, CCC-SLP • Ridgewood
Angela DeStefanis, MA, CCC-SLP • Mine Hill
Michele Dickson, MS, CCC-SLP • Parlin
Suzy DiIorio, MS, CCC-SLP • Princeton
Alexandria Dominici, MS, CCC-SLP/SLS PC • Millstone Twp.
Jenna Friedman, MS, CCC-SLP • Parsippany, Springfield
Elizabeth Galante, MS, CF-SLP • Metuchen
Brianna Gallagher, MA, CCC-SLP • Fairfield, Sparta
Sanah Gohar, MS, CCC-SLP • East Brunswick
Barbara Goldfarb-Portnoff, MS, CCC-SLP • Livingston
Lauren Gurtman, MA, CCC-SLP • Hoboken
Emily Hacker, MS, CCC-SLP • Fairfield, Sparta
Jennifer Hartman, MS, CCC-SLP, COM® • Fairfield, Sparta
Samantha Herrick, MS, CCC-SLP • Wayne
Megan Hester, MA, CCC-SLP • Martinsville
Deann Hollander, MS, CCC-SLP • Lafayette, Totowa
Colleen Horan, MA, CCC-SLP • Florham Park, Park Ridge
Dominique Iacovelli, MS, CCC-SLP • Westfield
Laura Ironman, MA, CCC-SLP • Teaneck, Waldwick
Jessica Janocha, MS, CCC-SLP • Bloomfield
Rachel Kane, MS, CCC-SLP • Fairfield, Sparta
Robin Kaufer, MA, CCC-SLP • Mine Hill
Maria Koutsoumbis, MS, CCC-SLP • Fairfield, Sparta
Olivia Lada, MS, CCC-SLP • Oakland
Maura Lazzara, MA, CCC-SLP • Lafayette, Totowa
Crystal Mbua, MA, CCC-SLP • Fairfield, Sparta
Victoria McEneaney, MS, CCC-SLP • Fairfield, Sparta
Sarah McErlean, TL, SLP • West Caldwell
Angelica Medina, MS, CF-SLP • Florham Park, Park Ridge
Leanne Merlo, MA, CCC-SLP • Westfield
Heidi Miller, MS, CCC-SLP, COM • Florham Park, Park Ridge
Savannah Miller, MS, CCC-SLP • Fairfield, Sparta
Jennifer Moore, EdD, CCC-SLP, PC/I, COM® • Fairfield, Sparta
Bernadette Mullen, CCC-SLPD/SLS • Fair Haven, Hazlet
Elizabeth Noonan, MS, CCC-SLP • Randolph
Jackie Parrasch, MS, CCC-SLP • Florham Park, Park Ridge
Brielle Peters, MS, CCC-SLP • West Caldwell
Luisa Rinaudo, MS, CCC-SLP • Hazlet
Christine P. Robbins, MS, CCC-SLP • Somerville
Melanie Rosenthal, MS, CCC-SLP • Madison
Lindsay Rossillo, MS, CCC-SLP • Westwood
Susan Rothschild, MS, CCC-SLP • Hackensack
Lorena Ruvinova, MS, CCC-SLP • Morganville
Reesa Salomon, MS, CCC-SLP • Maplewood
Brianna Scherrer, MA, CCC-SLP • Mine Hill
Gwenyth Schiller, MS, CCC-SLP • Morristown
Shery Seewald, MS, CCC-SLP • West Caldwell
Meaghan Sica, MS, CCC-SLP • Westfield
Caitlin Smoler, MS, CCC-SLP • Morganville
Shaylyn Stilwell, MS, CCC-SLP/SLS • Fair Haven, Hazlet
Naomi Sutton, MA, CCC-SLP, CFS • Fairfield, Sparta
Kathleen Thomas, MS, CCC-SLP • West Caldwell
Amanda Tretiak, MS, CCC-SLP • Florham Park
Stephanie Weisholtz, MS, CCC-SLP • Westfield
Amelia Weiss, MS, CCC-SLP • West Caldwell
Joleen Wiggins, MS, CCC-SLP • Flanders
Amy Zembriski, MS, CCC-SLP • Fair Lawn

SPORTS MEDICINE

Daniel Harrington, DO • Clark, New Providence

SURGERY: PEDIATRIC

Erica Gross, MD • Morristown, Summit
Nicholas Saenz, MD • Morristown

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