Backpacks and Back to School: Acenda’s 2025 Backpack Recap
A fantastic 2025 Backpack Drive! Acenda’s annual Backpack Drive was a success thanks to all of our amazing donors... Read More
Kick Back, Relax, and Grab a Book: A Guide to Summer Reading
Summer can be busy with kids' extracurriculars, back-to-school shopping, and work. Even vacations can turn out to be a... Read More
Fun Family Activities for a Memorable Summer
Summer Fun: Family Activities and Day Trips in the Tri-State Area Summer is the perfect time to create unforgettable... Read More
Cultivating Positive Summer Routines for Success
A healthy state of mind fosters clarity and focus, promotes resilience and adaptability, boosts productivity and performance, strengthens relationships... Read More
Adult Friendships Take Work—Here’s How to Keep Them Strong
As children, everyone dreams of adulthood — the freedom, the time, the money. As an adult your reality is... Read More
Talking to Kids About Gun Safety: A Guide for Parents
Guest Contributor Steven Torres, Program Director for the Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program Gun safety is a critical conversation for... Read More
Boxes and Baggage: Mental Prep for Your First Year of College
Guest Contributor Morgan Blake - Marketing Specialist at Acenda The transition from high school to college marks a period... Read More
The Quarterlife Crisis: Navigating Early Burnout
Guest Contributor Samantha Burns, MSW, LSW - Director of Quality at Acenda Between graduating college, applying to new jobs,... Read More
Your Teen is Using. Now What?
Clinical Contributor Amy Villano, Senior Director of NJ Recovery Services You’ve just found out that your teenaged child is... Read More
April Showers Bring May Flowers: Setbacks & Resilience
“April showers bring May flowers.” As children, we often view this common phrase literally, seeing the rain throughout April... Read More
The Power of Positive Affirmations
Let's Elevate Your Morning Routine In the fast-paced world we live in, starting your day on a positive note... Read More
April is Stress Awareness Month
Clinical Contributor: Jessica Grossi, Adolescent Supportive Housing Program Therapist The first of April marks Stress Awareness Month, which was... Read More