New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

The NJAAP NJ SEEDlings program is working together with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJDCF) to provide a virtual learning session on Home Visiting in New Jersey with a focus on how these programs foster early relational health. This FREE peer learning session will be held on Thursday, December 5th, from 12pm to 1pm. We invite families, community members, and caregivers to register to attend, come and ask questions about these services, and learn how you can get connected with the best programs for your needs. This session will also discuss how Connecting NJ can link families to services and resources in their local communities. Register here: https://buff.ly/3AVP95H

Andrew Parada, MD delivered an engaging presentation on assessing adolescent patients for substance use; and how to effectively communicate with them and their parents about risk reduction and treatment. Pictured here is a moment from the lively Q & A panel discussion featuring NJPPC Hub Manager Kristine Lubas, LCSW, and Physician Champion Dr. Jocelyn Bautista. If you missed out, don’t worry—join us at our upcoming regional dinners in South Jersey (March) and North Jersey (May) for more education, free resources, and networking opportunities. See you there!

What if we all came together to support New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics? Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving on the first Tuesday on December (December 3) – and New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics is participating. We’re humbly asking for your support. We have a goal of $5,000. Will you help us?

We are excited to invite you to the next NJ SEEDlings Quarterly Learning Community virtual peer learning session! On Thursday, December 5th, from 12pm to 1pm, come learn about "Home Visiting in NJ: Building Stronger Connections & Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships” presented by guest presenters with the NJ Department of Children and Families. We will cover the evidence-based early childhood research behind home visiting. As well as the role of home visiting in supporting child development, parent-child relationships, and overall family wellbeing. This session is FREE and open to healthcare workers, early childhood professionals, community partners, and families! We hope you will join us for this learning opportunity. You can register here: https://buff.ly/3AVP95H

Join our November Growing Healthy Minds virtual learning collaborative session tomorrow, November 21st from 5:00-6:15pm! In this session, participants will learn how to develop effective targeted action plans aimed at improving student attendance. Learners will leave the session with practical strategies to create a supportive environment that encourages consistent engagement in school. This session will include didactic education, review a real-world case study and enable participants to ask questions of key mental health and legal experts. We encourage all school physicians, school nurses, school counselors, school administrators, social workers, educators, and school-based mental health service providers throughout New Jersey to join this series! Educational credits are available. Register at: https://buff.ly/400k5fj

LAST CALL! Register for Session #2 of our Anxiety Bootcamp Learning Collaborative happening tomorrow, November 20! Dr. Conseulo Cagande and Dr. Dana Sless will discuss psychoeducational and psychosocial interventions to help providers manage anxiety disorders in their patients. This session is free and open to all pediatric primary care providers. Register here: https://buff.ly/3YGGdt0.

LAST CALL: Register for the New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative (NJPPC) Central Regional Dinner and CME Presentation on Wednesday, November 13th. If you are a pediatric provider in Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean counties, our exhibitors are ready to meet you and give you the resources you need to support your patients! We will be joined by Garden State Equality, CENTRAL JERSEY FAMILY HEALTH CONSORTIUM, NJ SBIRT, MonmouthCares, Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, HMH Children's Behavioral Health, Project HEAL at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Autism New Jersey, and Preferred Behavioral Health Group. Click the link to register (spots are limited!): https://buff.ly/3NrBztt

Join us for the second of three sessions of our Anxiety Bootcamp Learning Collaborative on Wednesday, November 20! Dr. Conseulo Cagande and Dr. Dana Sless will share psychoeducational and psychosocial interventions to manage pediatric anxiety disorders. This session is free and open to all pediatric primary care providers. Register here: https://buff.ly/3YGGdt0

Using the right tools to screen for substance use can help you meet patients where they are at. Want to learn more about screeners like the CRAFFT? Register TODAY for the NJPPC's Central Regional Dinner and CME Presentation on November 13th! Register here: https://buff.ly/3NrBztt

Noticing your child is extra hyper or struggling to focus? It could be a sign of something more. Early evaluation to better understand ADHD can make a world of difference. Learn more in the latest blog from the New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative: https://buff.ly/4hp37NY