KIDZ HELPING KIDZ
Kidzhelpingkidz is a wonderful program. My son found his people! He joined in May 2021. The well structured program has enriched his social skills and helped him build a network of genuine friendships. Dana is an experienced therapist that guides the group and can relate to real life situations the members experience. Dana is caring and professional. My son looks forward to group and the Friday night outings each week!
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Joanne G
My son has been attending Kidz Helping Kidz for about 6 years. I never thought my son would have a group of friends, and now he does all because of this group. Its next to impossible to find programs that serve the more independent population of kids that are 18+. It is a very underserved group. The great thing about the group is that it combines discussions about things that are relevant to the kids in the group and fosters friendships outside of the regular meetings by having the members take turns planning activities for the group. The moderator of the group, Dana Glickman, is able to reach the kids by giving direct and honest feedback that creates greater awareness of social missteps and better ways of handling scenarios moving forward. I am so thankful that we found this group.
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Margaret R.
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I give this program 1million stars on a scale of 1-5 stars. When Alexa started with Dana and Kidz Helping Kidz, she was beyond depressed and anxious. She was scared to talk to people other than immediate family, so much so that requesting items in a restaurant was an overwhelming task for her. She stated, "I don't have a place in this world." As a parent, that is THE most heartbreaking thing that you can possibly hear. Since starting with Kidz Helping Kidz in January 2024, Alexa has made friends with people in the group, has gained confidence in her ability to communicate with people outside of the family and has said, "I found my people, finally." She looks forward to all of the fun Friday nights out and Saturday groups. This program has turned her life around in the most spectacular way. Dana gently nudges the kids to step up and respond to invites, sets realistic, yet high expectations for the kids and is highly knowledgeable and competent in her field of study. She checks in with the parents and the kids in the group to ensure their wellbeing outside of Group hours, as well as keeping open lines of communication with the school district. I have never wanted to recommend any group more than this one. Bravo-Kidz Helping Kidz!!!!!!
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Tara B
My daughter has been attending a social group at Kidz Helping Kidz for about three years. Prior to starting the group, she was unable to make friends, usually retreated to her bedroom for social gatherings and always wanted me with her. Since joining Kidz Helping Kidz she is a whole new person. With Dana’s assistance she found the right group for her. She has learned many new social skills, especially conversation skills that she has put to use. By her junior and senior year of high school she had socialized enough to be able to invite friends to her sweet sixteen party, enjoy her junior banquet and attend her senior prom with a group of girls. None of this did I think would be possible. Dana breaks down the social skills to a level she can understand and put to use. The practice at group is great for my daughter. She has become friends with all the kids in her group and they are now texting each other to go to movies, out to lunch or shopping in the mall. My daughter looks forward to the group each week and is disappointed if she has to miss one. She also attends the Friday night events and has met people who are not part of her group. This program is great. It is a safe environment for my daughter where she does not have to worry about being rejected or teased. Would recommend the program to anyone who is looking for social skills for their child and just doesn’t know where to turn.
Dee L.
"Dana is excellent and knowledgeable. Her classes are a safe place for kids, and she is very helpful in guiding parents and helped us find options we did not know were available to us. My child is very excited and looks forward to group sessions with Dana and the other kids. If your child needs help making friends and/or coming out of his/her shell, I highly recommend calling and meeting Dana."
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Ava T
"Great place to socialize! Dana is the best and understands everyone perfectly. I would rate it 6 stars if I could. I like the atmosphere of the group and is one of the best parts of the weekend for me."
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"Dana Glickman’s Social skills Program and Friday Night Out has been a catalyst that has helped my son Matt gain the skills and tools to forge new relationships and maintain existing ones. This is by having the kids meet at Dana’s office for the Social Skills Program or a venue for the Friday Night Out and socialize while participating in a activity. This enables the kids like my son who has a hard time maintaining friendships, social etiquette and male, female appropriate manners and language engage in a non threatening, non judgmental atmosphere. I have seen my son grow in maturity and social skills and benefit enormously from Dana’s program."
Dave L
"Dana Glickman has a unique style that kids seem to respect and respond too. My son began seeing her about 7 years ago in a one-on-one and a group atmosphere. Going to 'group' has been a highlight to my sons week for many years, and I have no doubt it has helped him to learn how to forge relationships. In our current world of video games and social media, many kids have become lonely and isolated. I'm grateful from the bottom of my heart that Dana has brought some of these lonely kids together to form much needed in-person relationships. Through Kidz Helping Kidz, Dana, will help so many more kids by providing a venue and a program to reach so many more like my son."
Congratulations Dana!
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Christina L
"As a parent of a son with disabilities, I felt very fortunate to find Dana and Kidz Helping Kidz! It gives my son the opportunity to socialize, gain useful life skills, make friends and relate to other children in similar situations. I commend Dana for taking her time to organize and chaperone these events on her own time. It's a true testament to her commitment to helping children. I highly recommend Kidz Helping Kidz!"
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Michelle P
"If you have children that are going through ADHD, peer pressure, anxiety, bullying, trouble making friends or low self- esteem, KIDZ HELPING KIDZ LLC, headed by Dana Kane-Glickman, LCSW is the place to go. I have been searching and searching for a good therapist who could help my child with how to manage his anger and help him cope with being bullied and low self-esteem. Finding a good one was extremely difficult. Some places we found were not geared for children; either it was dark and dreary or just plain scary to him. Then I heard of Dana Kane-Glickman, LCSW. I called and an appointment was given right away. My husband and I went into her office and we were astounded to see that it was geared for children of all ages. Ms. Kane-Glickman told us all about her program and we were very pleased with what we heard and after she met with our child, we decided to give her a try. My child loves it. He has met new friends and looks forward to his time spent in therapy. He’s been seeing Ms. Kane-Glickman for 3 months now and we have seen a gradual change in him. He is still a work in progress, but he’s a lot better than he was. This is mostly due to the programs she sets up for these children. My child sees her once a week for one on one visit and once a week for group sessions. He did not have any friends his age and he was a very lonely young man. Since attending the group sessions, he has meet new friends, children his own age and really looks forward to attending these sessions especially. Children get together and talk about whatever is on their minds and learn how to communicate openly. My friends, family and even his school psychologist/ teachers were surprise (in a positive way) to hear of Dana Kane-Glickman’s therapeutic approach to helping our child/children. The best thing I love about Ms. Kane-Glickman’s program is every other Friday the children go out to different places around Long Island. Places like Escape It; Dave & Busters, bowling; the movie theater, as well as other places that the children want to go, which, by the way, she personally supervises. It teaches the children, who may already feel ostracized at school and other places, feel more secure about themselves. I have not heard of a therapist who does this anywhere in the New York area. This is someone who truly cares about our children. I would highly recommend sending your child/children to experience this different therapeutic approach of coping in today’s society."
Thank you, Dana. Keep up the good work.
T’s parent
"Dana Glickman’s Social skills Program and Friday Night Out has been a catalyst that has helped my son Matt gain the skills and tools to forge new relationships and maintain existing ones. This is by having the kids meet at Dana’s office for the Social Skills Program or a venue for the Friday Night Out and socialize while participating in a activity. This enables the kids like my son who has a hard time maintaining friendships, social etiquette and male, female appropriate manners and language engage in a non threatening, non judgmental atmosphere. I have seen my son grow in maturity and social skills and benefit enormously from Dana’s program."
Dave L
"Dana Glickman has a unique style that kids seem to respect and respond too. My son began seeing her about 7 years ago in a one-on-one and a group atmosphere. Going to 'group' has been a highlight to my sons week for many years, and I have no doubt it has helped him to learn how to forge relationships. In our current world of video games and social media, many kids have become lonely and isolated. I'm grateful from the bottom of my heart that Dana has brought some of these lonely kids together to form much needed in-person relationships. Through Kidz Helping Kidz, Dana, will help so many more kids by providing a venue and a program to reach so many more like my son."
Congratulations Dana!
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Christina L
"As a parent of a son with disabilities, I felt very fortunate to find Dana and Kidz Helping Kidz! It gives my son the opportunity to socialize, gain useful life skills, make friends and relate to other children in similar situations. I commend Dana for taking her time to organize and chaperone these events on her own time. It's a true testament to her commitment to helping children. I highly recommend Kidz Helping Kidz!"
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Michelle P
"If you have children that are going through ADHD, peer pressure, anxiety, bullying, trouble making friends or low self- esteem, KIDZ HELPING KIDZ LLC, headed by Dana Kane-Glickman, LCSW is the place to go. I have been searching and searching for a good therapist who could help my child with how to manage his anger and help him cope with being bullied and low self-esteem. Finding a good one was extremely difficult. Some places we found were not geared for children; either it was dark and dreary or just plain scary to him. Then I heard of Dana Kane-Glickman, LCSW. I called and an appointment was given right away. My husband and I went into her office and we were astounded to see that it was geared for children of all ages. Ms. Kane-Glickman told us all about her program and we were very pleased with what we heard and after she met with our child, we decided to give her a try. My child loves it. He has met new friends and looks forward to his time spent in therapy. He’s been seeing Ms. Kane-Glickman for 3 months now and we have seen a gradual change in him. He is still a work in progress, but he’s a lot better than he was. This is mostly due to the programs she sets up for these children. My child sees her once a week for one on one visit and once a week for group sessions. He did not have any friends his age and he was a very lonely young man. Since attending the group sessions, he has meet new friends, children his own age and really looks forward to attending these sessions especially. Children get together and talk about whatever is on their minds and learn how to communicate openly. My friends, family and even his school psychologist/ teachers were surprise (in a positive way) to hear of Dana Kane-Glickman’s therapeutic approach to helping our child/children. The best thing I love about Ms. Kane-Glickman’s program is every other Friday the children go out to different places around Long Island. Places like Escape It; Dave & Busters, bowling; the movie theater, as well as other places that the children want to go, which, by the way, she personally supervises. It teaches the children, who may already feel ostracized at school and other places, feel more secure about themselves. I have not heard of a therapist who does this anywhere in the New York area. This is someone who truly cares about our children. I would highly recommend sending your child/children to experience this different therapeutic approach of coping in today’s society."
Thank you, Dana. Keep up the good work.
T’s parent