Come visit the MMA booth at Mahwah Winterfest on 12/7/25 @ 3pm for the LIVE Drawing of the winner of a new Jeep SUV! Good luck all and thank you for the support!
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Confused about installation or proper positioning? Get some help and get it right. The best protection for your child in a crash is a properly secured child safety seat. But, despite the importance of proper installation, research shows that 7 out of 10 child safety seats are not installed correctly.
Join Kevin Sabet, PhD, who will share current facts about legalization and its goals in states where it is permitted. Today’s marijuana is much more potent than in the past — with pot edibles, candies, cookies, ice creams, and waxes being up to 99% THC, compared to 5% THC in the Woodstock era.
Come visit the MMA booth at Mahwah Day on 9/28 @ 3pm for the LIVE Drawing of the winner of a new Jeep SUV!
The annual Junior Police Academy is a 2-week program for students entering 6th, 7th, OR 8th grade and held at Ramapo Ridge Middle School, consists of hands-on activities, physical training, lectures, field trips, and presentations by law enforcement and first responder professionals. The approximate hours will be 8:30am – 3:00pm.
The film explores the latest research and personal experiences of teens and families. It sheds light on the changing landscape of substances and provides solutions on how we can empower teens to make informed decisions.
This year is the 20th Annual Junior Police Academy. This program has established a strong foundation over the years as a long term support for police and community relationship building. The annual Junior Police Academy is a 4 day program this year, held at Joyce Kilmer School, consisting of hands-on activities, physical training, lectures and presentations by law enforcement and first responder professionals. The approximate hours will be 8:30am – 4:00pm.
Please join Nancy Graham, LCSW from The Renfrew Center in Paramus who will talk about body image and eating disorders including nutrition strategies and healing a person’s relationship with food.
Program focus will be: How parents can help foster stronger non-cognitive skills in a supportive environment. Techniques will be presented such as: mindfulness meditation, effective communication and using natural highs as healthy coping mechanisms against stress, alcohol and other drug use and bullying behavior. The goal is to help improve the quality of life for both parents and their teens.
DEA Outreach Coordinator Rich Grosfelt will be conducting a Fentanyl Update presentation which is designed to create an awareness and understanding of today’s dangerous fentanyl situation.
This year is the 19th Annual Junior Police Academy. This program has established a strong foundation over the years as a long term support for police and community relationship building. This is a 3 day program and will be held at Ramapo Ridge Middle School. The approximate hours will be 8:30am – 4:00pm.
A presentation for the community that will focus on understanding today’s cannabis, some ripple effects as evidenced by other states, and understanding the implications on the adolescent brain and well-being.
NEW DATE ANNOUNCED! This lecture is an eye-opener and will include tips to help live in the real world and less in the cyber world. Register Now »
LIKE explores the impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain. Understanding that virtual connection is not going away and has many benefits. Its goal is to inform, educate and inspire people of all ages to self-regulate, so they can enjoy balanced and fulfilled lives. | Join us for this virtual event and special screening! | Register Now »
This lecture is an eye-opener and will include tips to help live in the real world and less in the cyber world. Register Now »
Mahwah Parent Academy and Mahwah Municipal Alliance present this webinar. Parents and Guardians: Come to learn how to support your child during these unprecedented times. Mindful Practices is here to support you, while you support your child!
VIRTUAL EVENT - Relax and Enjoy as our master presenter Timothy Shoemaker treats you to an entertaining, enlightening and empowering PARENT EDUCATION EVENT! The goal: Helping Parents Solve the Vaping Prevention Puzzle
Mahwah middle school students have been invited to join this free, virtual workshop by Ramsey Municipal Alliance. Approximately ¼ -⅓ of teens struggle with their mental health. Despite this, mental health is often ignored or stigmatized. Mental health is as important as physical health!
A presentation for the community that will focus on understanding today’s cannabis, some ripple effects as evidenced by other states, and understanding the implications on the adolescent brain and well-being.
Mahwah high school students have been invited to join this free, virtual workshop by Ramsey Municipal Alliance. Approximately ¼ -⅓ of teens struggle with their mental health. Despite this, mental health is often ignored or stigmatized. Mental health is as important as physical health!
REGISTER NOW! ~ Join us for a live, virtual program featuring former BMX champion Tony Hoffman as he shares his journey from opioid addiction and prison, to coaching the Olympic BMX team.
REGISTER NOW! ~ The Upstanders is a film-based education program about resilience, attention, and the power of connection to end bullying. The film explores cyber-bullying, bullying among friends, families, co-workers and the brain science behind it all. We will be showing the film, which will promptly be followed by a panel discussion and include access to further resources and materials.
REGISTER NOW. The goal of this presentation is provide practical skills for developing social & emotional learning (SEL) tools at home. Learn how to navigate virtual learning at home.
Angst is an IndieFlix Original, documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts, parents and a very special interview with Michael Phelps. The goal is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help.
Dr. Marc Dreier from The Valley Hospital will be presenting. Learn what to do in case of an overdose and how to administer the lifesaving, overdose reversal agent known as Naloxone or Narcan.
Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - a record amount of prescription drugs.
REGISTER NOW: Experience the remarkable true story of a girl who knew her life would impact the world. Hear how her legacy has become a movement that transforms millions of lives and promotes safer, more connected schools.
The annual Junior Police Academy is a 6 day program consisting of hands-on activities, physical training, field trips, lectures and presentations by law enforcement and first responder professionals. The objective of the JPA is to promote an environment as experienced by police recruits in which students learn the basic principles of respect, discipline, teamwork, motivation, confidence and dedication.
Our annual Youth Leadership Academy which is a unique offering unparalleled in the State of New Jersey. It builds off the principles of our Junior Academy in which the goal is to develop young adults with communicative, collaborative and mentoring skills through interactive activities and presentations that take place in a college environment on the Campus of Ramapo College.
An informative discussion for Mahwah Parents about an alarming trend among middle school & high school students. Learn about the growing use of E-Cigarettes and Vaping.
Today’s online communication is affecting our youth everyday. In this seminar, parents learned how to help children use social media in positive, safe ways.
Dr. Marc Dreier from The Valley Hospital will be presenting. Learn what to do in case of an overdose and how to administer the lifesaving, overdose reversal agent known as Naloxone or Narcan.
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